High Volume Non-destructive Cell Cutting with Thermal Laser Separation

Recording of Wednesday, June 14, 2023 | The smarter E Europe | Exhibition Program | Language: English | Duration: 17:29 .

Speaker

Thomas Kießling
Sales Manager
3D-Micromac AG
Deutschland

Talk of session: High-efficiency Module Technologies Featuring New Cell-to-Module Concepts 'Made in Europe'

European machine manufacturers provide solutions for PERC, SHJ, TOPCon and IBC-based cells that are the basis of advanced module concepts. Whether it's for an innovative stringing process, the defect-poor laser separation of cells or high-quality lamination, European machine engineering firms provide top-quality European machines for industrial-scale production lines for the residential and utility-scale markets. This session will be showcasing trends in solar module manufacturing technology, and what is being done to make products even more cost-effective.

Further Talks of this session:

Projections of Technological Advancements in Module Manufacturing based on the ITRPV 2023 Roadmap

To Talk

Shingle Matrix Technology on Industrial Scale

To Talk

Lamination Solutions for PERC, SHJ, TOPCon und IBC Cells

To Talk

Flexible Production of Ingots, Wafers, Solar Cells and Solar Modules in Future PV Factories

To Talk

Further Content

Publication

The German PV and Battery Storage Market

The first of its kind, this study offers an overview of the photovoltaics and battery storage market in Germany.

Rutger Schlatmann and Angelika Harter

Perovskites: The Race for the Future of PV?

The smarter E Podcast Episode 258 | Language: English

June 25, 2026

HZB researchers explore perovskite tandem solar cells, efficiency gains, and the challenges of bringing the technology to market.

Webinar Collection

Challenges of Low-Cost Hydrogen Production

May 12, 2026

Free webinar on low-cost hydrogen production, covering costs, market trends and global developments.

Webinar Collection

Demand-side flexibility in action: Real-world strategies for energy-intensive industries

May 5, 2026

Webinar showing how flexibility can reduce energy costs and strengthen competitiveness.

The smarter E Europe Conferences 2026

Panel Discussion of the Session: Solar Made in the EU

Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 02:30 pm

The smarter E Europe Conferences 2026 | Conference Program

Despite strong research capabilities and the presence of leading production equipment suppliers, Europe has been struggling to rebuild competitive wafer-to-module manufacturing, while the USA and India have enabled a local renaissance in solar manufacturing. In Europe, even long-established inverter manufacturers have been losing considerable ground. With the EU's Net Zero Industry Act yet to deliver momentum, attention is turning to the upcoming Industry Accelerator Act. This session examines how policy, investment and value-chain strategies can strengthen domestic manufacturing and increase internal value creation.Key topics:Overview of EU and national policy frameworks to support local manufacturingStatus of Europe's solar manufacturing value chainInvestment gaps and competitiveness challenges Strategies for triggering a sustainable solar manufacturing revival