Abstract:
Laser scribing can be performed on a workpiece (104) such as substrates with layers formed thereon for use in a solar panel without need to rotate the workpiece (104) during the scribing process. A series of lasers (602, 622) can be used to concurrently remove material from multiple positions on the workpiece (104). Each laser (602, 622) can have at least one scanning device (614, 630, 632) positioned along a beam path thereof in order to adjust a position of the laser output relative to the workpiece (104). By adjusting the beam or pulse positions using the scanning devices (614, 630, 632) while translating the workpiece (104), substantially any pattern can be scribed into at least one layer of the workpiece (104) without the need for any rotation of the workpiece (104).
Abstract:
In a first aspect, a system is provided for inkjet printing. The system includes (1) at least one apparatus for inkjet printing having (a) a first inkjet print head including a first plurality of nozzles adapted to selectively dispense a first ink; (b) a second inkjet print head including a second plurality of nozzles adapted to selectively dispense a second ink; and (c) a set including the first and second print heads arranged such that the set is adapted to dispense the first and second inks into respective adjacent color wells of a display pixel on a substrate during a printing pass; and (2) a stage adapted'to support the substrate and transport the substrate below the at least one apparatus for inkjet printing during the printing pass. Numerous other aspects are provided.
Abstract:
Laser-scribing systems (100) and translation stages (102) operable to support a workpiece (104) during laser scribing are provided. A laser-scribing system (100) includes a base section, a bed (102) supported by the base section, a laser (202, 302, 442), a first driving mechanism (114, 116) operable to move a workpiece (104) longitudinally along the bed (102), and a second driving mechanism (134, 136, 522, 524). The bed (102) comprises a movable section (554, 620) configured to translate with respect to the base section. The movable section (554, 620) comprises a gap to allow a laser beam to pass through. The laser (202, 302, 442) is positioned to direct the laser beam through the gap. The second driving mechanism (134, 136, 532, 524) is operable to laterally translate the laser (202, 320, 442) and the movable section (554, 620) in order to scribe a pattern on the workpiece (104).
Abstract:
According to the present invention, multiple rows of nozzles within a print head may be arranged proximal to and offset from each other to facilitate inkjet printing. Print heads may comprise a single row of nozzles or may comprise a plurality of rows of nozzles. Each row of nozzles may be situated such that the immediately adjacent row of nozzles may be offset by a predetermined distance. In some embodiments, adjacent rows of nozzles may each print with the same color. In this way, adjacent offset rows of nozzles may be used in combination to dispense ink drops into sub-pixel wells in improved patterns and with improved ink distribution within the sub-pixel well. These offset print techniques may also enable tighter grouping of ink drops within a sub-pixel well and enable faster printing operations.