LPKF Photovoltaics Solutions

Precision Laser Structuring for Thin-Film Solar Modules

As a leader in thin-film module laser structuring technology, LPKF offers high-precision laser systems that can efficiently structure thin-film solar cells. With more than 250 Allegro systems installed worldwide, we have been setting standards in the photovoltaics industry for years. Whether for research and development or high-volume production, we offer tailored solutions for all requirements.

World market leader with over 250 installed systems

LPKF Allegro Series – Production Systems for 24/7 Operation

The Allegro series unites precise motion control and optimized laser coordination to meet industrial production requirements. With our Allegro platforms – the powerful Allegro HIGH PRODUCTION and the economically optimized Allegro ESSENTIAL – we offer tailor-made systems for all manufacturing requirements.

Allegro HIGH PRODUCTION

The Premium Solution That Meets the Highest Demands

Maximum throughput with industrial 24/7 reliability
Up to 24 parallel laser beams for maximum productivity
Process speeds of up to 4 m/s at 2.5G acceleration
Granite-based design with components supported by air bearings
LPKF Path Tracking technology for perfect line guidance “on the fly”

Allegro ESSENTIAL

Economically Optimized Core Functions

Cost-effective manufacturing with no quality compromises
Proven LPKF quality and long-term stability
Tailored configuration for individual substrate sizes
Diverse laser options (355–1064 nm, ns–fs range)

LPKF Presto – Lab and R&D System

The Presto system is your ideal partner for researching and developing new photovoltaics technologies. As a multifunctional structuring tool, it can be used for flexible process development and serves as a bridge between the lab and production – with the proven technology of our Allegro production systems.

Multifunctional Structuring Tool for Development

Process development for CdTe, CIGS, and other thin-film technologies
Parameter determination for Allegro production systems
Multiple laser beam sources in one system
Double-sided structuring – on the coated side and through the glass substrate
Compact glass formats with the full Allegro functionality

Technology Highlights

Both the Allegro HIGH PRODUCTION and the Allegro ESSENTIAL benefit from our groundbreaking technologies: The hermetically sealed processing head with dynamic multibeam focusing guarantees maximum precision, while the Path Tracking technology of the Allegro series ensures perfect line guidance even with thermally induced substrate variations. Discover how these innovations maximize the efficiency of your solar modules – with unmatched production efficiency and long-term stability.