NORTH BILLERICA, MA -- BTU International and
DEK International announced a partnership to provide complete in-line metallization process solutions to photovoltaic (PV) manufacturers.
The joint effort combines DEK's printing and handling technologies and BTU's drying and firing technologies to form a complete turnkey metallization line for solar cells.
BTU chairman and CEO Paul van der Wansem said in a statement, "Our goal is to offer our customers the lowest cost per watt process. The partnership with DEK will allow us to deliver powerful, total solutions to our global PV customers."