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5 Jul 2010 | Sun & Wind Energy (excerpt p. 136 - 141)Rapid layer exchange
It would be a great leap forward for Si thin film if the Ti-MILE technology could be brought to industrial maturity. The Hamburg-based technology development company IPB AG has taken up a method that for several decades has been known under the name ALILE (aluminium-induced layer exchange). It could replace tempering (annealing), which the PV industry regards as problematic in economic terms. ... more >
18 May 2010 | IPB AG
Recrystallisation of amorphous silicon layers significantly simplified
The year 2010 is dedicated to energy across all disciplines. With the help of a new and innovative technology for the recrystallisation of amorphous silicon layers, IPB AG is also making a contribution towards modern climate protection and helping to take a revolutionary step forward in the area of silicon thin-film photovoltaics. Thanks to this patented process, it is possible to shorten the recrystallisation times for μc-Si thin-film solar cell production down to a few minutes. ... more >
14 Apr 2010 | IAM magazine
Intangible assets in capital markets
The large investment bank Deutsche Bank (DB), however, announced publicly that it is currently managing three IP funds totalling more than €150 million invested in IP assets. Partnering with IP Bewertungs AG, DB has identified and purchased IP assets for further legal and commercial refinement to be sold and/or licensed. ... more >