BeamReach Solar Tool Sale | BeamReach

Beamreach Solar – Over $22 Million in Original Acquisition Cost

Complete Plant Closure. 72,000 Sq Ft Photovoltaic Pilot Plant in the heart of Silicon Valley. Negotiated Sale Followed by Global Online Auction.

Completed

Auction Dates:

August 16, 2018

LOCATION

Milpitas, CA

Beamreach developed high-efficiency crystalline silicon solar cells and modules for photovoltaic electricity generation.  The offering consisted of over $22 Million in Original Acquisition Cost of 2014 / 2015 Generation Solar Cell Fabrication Tools.

EXCLUSIVE OFFERING: Complete Plant Closure – 72,000 Sq Ft photovoltaic Pilot Plant in the heart of Silicon Valley.

All tools have been professionally deinstalled and removed from the fab and are currently warehoused in Silicon Valley. ALL ITEMS SOLD – AS IS, WHERE IS.  Photos of the tools prior to removal and an abridged list (subject to confirmation) of the tools available below.  

Singulus Wet Processing System Lot of (1) Singulus Modular, automated wet   processing system Model Silex SDE800 S/N   P-000145-0-3 02-01 for batch cleaning and etching in standard and high efficiency cell technology (PERC, HJT, IBC). Five chambers with two automated conveyors, Siemens simaticrack pc.
Tempress Systems Annealing/Oxidation Furnace Lot of  (1)(2014) 4-tube horizontal  annealing/oxidation furnace with full   automation system. Spectre HV vapor dry etch   system with full automation with 3 Shumacher  absolute temperature controllers, 22 Brooks  instrument thermal mas flow controllers – 5800 E Series with one pallet of spare parts please inspect.
Singulus Inline Wet Process System. Lot of (1) Singulus Inline Wet Process system Model: Linea (2015) Automatic Wet Process  Equipment Inline  coil wafer,  (Linex Inline  Wafer silicon  etch back tool)
Schmid Systems Inc. Wet Bench 62′ Lot if (1) Schmid Systems Inc. Wet Bench 62′  6 Sections with digital control panels   Model: AL-TEX980 S/N 62-11-0930
Roth & Rau Meyer Burger Multiple Coating System. Lot of (1) Roth & Rau Meyer Burger Multiple Application in Line coating System PECVD Deposition Tool. Model: MAIA (2014) PECVD tool for deposition of SiNi anti-reflective layer on front of solar cell, the passivation of the rear surface for the passivation emitter and rear cell PERC. Also allows plasma-based texturing of wafer surfaces and coating deposition for HJT solar cells. Front Passivation. 1)- Edwards vacuum pump Model:iXH-4545TH (3) Edwards vacuum pump Model: iXH-4545TH 1) Edwards vacuum pump Model:iXH-6045TH (2) Herbert Barth Transformers Motorized Aluminum frame Load and unload cables and connectors. Approx.. 22 Pallets and crates please inspect.
BTU International  Furnace Oven Lot of (1) BTU International furnace oven   Model:361-7-228N48DR361 TCA Series controlled   atmosphere furnace. With Fortix Automatic   Wafer Load and Unload MODEL FWTF-300, 10 foot   conveyor, automated load/unload.
Roth & Rau  Meyer Burger PECVD  Tool Lot of (1) Roth and Rau Meyer Burger Model:   SiNA  is a proven PECVD reactor designed   especially for providing SiN layers with   anti-reflective coating. (4) Edwards vacuum  pumps mechanical booster Model:GV80/EH1200 Aluminum frame load and unload system. all  the control panels and skids of spare  parts  Please inspect.
Leybold Optics PVD Sputtering System Lot of  (1) Leybold Optics PVD Sputtering   System  Model: Pegasus PVD (2015) PVD –   Buehler Sputter Tool, equipped with two   magnetron cathodes for DC- and MF sputtering.   Ion source Gpi PPALS 203. (2)  Dis 2000V chambers, (2) Huttinger Elektronik TruPlasma  DC3050, Advanced Energy DC Pinnacle power   supply.  (6)Shimadzu, EI-D 303M suitable pump   controllers, (2) ADL model GSW 300/500  power  supplies, Pallets of spare parts cables and platform
Via Mechanics Inc. CNC Laser Drilling Machine Lot of (1)   2014 Via Mechanics Inc. CNC C02   Laser Drilling Machine  Model:LC-2LA252E(TOKU)  (2014)MFG:K501410001  Two beam 340W  laser  drilling machine.  Table size 813mm x 1310mm.  Two cameras/beam;  65-200 um hole diameter. Max. Drilling area  635X813mm. XY Positioning speed 50m/min.  Number of beam 2. Laser output 500W. (1)  Orion inverter chiller Model:RKE3750A-V (1)  Fuji Plant  Sust collector  Model:JBJM202-HV 1)  Hitachi Vortex Blower (1) SMC Air Dryer right and left modules; (1) Pallet of spare parts.
Hitachi  Via  Mechanics C02 Laser Drilling Machine Lot of (1)  2012 Hitachi  Via  Mechanics C02   Laser Drilling Machine for printed Circuit   Boards Model:LC-2L252E MFG:K516112002  Two  beam 340W  laser drilling machine. Table   size 813mm x 1310mm. Two cameras/beam; 65-200  um hole diameter. Max. Drilling area   635X813mm. XY Positioning speed 50m/min.  Number of beam 2. Laser output 500W. (1)  Orion inverter chiller Model:RKE3750A-V (1)  Fuji Plant  Sust collector  Model:JBJM202-HV (1) Hitachi Vortex Blower (1) SMC Air Dryer right and left modules; (1) Pallet of spare parts.
Applied Materials Baccini Solar Cell Printing Sys. Lot of (1) (2014)Applied Materials Baccini   Solar Cell Printing System. (2014) (1) 4  Station Rotary Print Unit, (1)  Drying Oven,  and Automatic Load and  Unload  (1) Transfer  module and  (1) SMC Hec-A thermal electric air cooled chiller system.
Via Mechanics Inc. CNC Laser Drilling Sys. Lot of (1) ( 2015) Via Mechanics Inc. CNC   Laser Drilling System Model:LC-2LA252E (TOKU   IR) MFG:K501430001 Mechanics Inc. C02 Two   beam 340W  laser drilling machine. Table size   813mm x 1310mm. Two cameras/beam; 65-200 um  hole diameter. Max. Drilling area 635X813mm.  XY Positioning speed 50m/min. Number of beam  2. Laser output 500W. (1) Orion inverter  chiller Model:RKE3750A-V (1) Fuji Plant  Sust  collector  Model:JBJM202-HV (1)  Hitachi Vortex Blower (1) SMC Air Dryer right and left modules; (1) Pallet of spare parts.
Via Mechanics C02 Laser Drilling Machine Lot of (1)   2014 Via Mechanics Inc. CNC C02   Laser Drilling Machine  Model:LC-2LA252E(TOKU)  (2014)MFG:K501310024   Two beam 340W  laser  drilling machine.  Table size 813mm x 1310mm.  Two cameras/beam;  65-200 um hole diameter. Max. Drilling area  635X813mm. XY Positioning speed 50m/min.  Number of beam 2. Laser output 500W. (1)  Orion inverter chiller Model:RKE3750A-V (1)  Fuji Plant  Sust collector  Model:JBJM202-HV (1) Hitachi Vortex Blower (1) SMC Air Dryer right and left modules; (1) Pallet of spare parts.
EPI  Tool and BCDS Scrubber Lot of (1) EPI Tool with BCDS  Scrubber (2)  Manin controllers Pallets of Misc.  spare  parts , Hardware, gal  lines cables ,glass   Please inspect.
Schmid APCVD Furnace Tool Lot of (1)Schmid  APCVD Tool  Model   5K26-220C120-22 APCVD   (Atmospheric Pressure   Chemical Vapor Deposition)5 chamber APCVD   tool, 2 hot presses each with 20 openings,   plus a cooling press. Fortix, loader/unloader  FWTF-300
Lauffer (2014) Multilayer Vacuum Lamination Press Lot of (1) Lauffer (2014) Multilayer Vacuum   Lamination Press; two laminating presses each   with 20 hot openings, One cooling press,   automatic loading/unloading shuttle. J&R   automation system. Ladder, Platform and miscellaneous spare parts. Normal max.  Temperature is: 540°F; also  available up to  750°F Modular System: Possible as standalone  or can  be incorporated into an automatic  line Automatic & Manual loading is possible Single ram design, simple to service Welded press frame with excellent vacuum retention Excellent hydraulic pressure control at very low pressure (when needed) Various standard platen sizes available as well as custom sizes
DNS Wafer Scrubber Lot of (1)  DNS Wafer Scrubber   Model:   WS-820L  with carrier less transfer processing.  Systems can be configured freely, depending   on the application. Processing bath   configurations can incorporate up to 13 baths.  High throughput Multiple baths can be  installed and up to six  transfer robots can  be mounted to ensure high throughput. High  quality processing Optimized processing bath  design, strict  chemical management, and clean drying units contribute to stable, high-quality processing. Extensive lineup of peripheral devices A wide range of peripheral devices are available, including wafer transfer units and cassette stockers. Prevention of water marks A low-pressure drying unit can be mounted to reduce water marks and ensure clean drying. (Available only for WS-820L)
MEI LLC Wet Processing system Lot of (1) MEI LLC wet processing system   Model: Achievement     Wet bench for final   cleaning S/N 7657
Applied Materials Baccini Screen Printer Sys. Lot of (1)Applied Materials Baccini Screen   Printer System (2014) Dual Screen Print Line  Model: Softline  2.0 , (2) 4 Station Rotary  Print Units, (1)  GP Solar inspect Chrome G  Print-QFS.CAM Inspection Station(1)ISRA Vision GP solar  print-Q,SF Inspection  system. , (2) Drying  Ovens, (1) Automatic  Unloader (1) Automatic  unloader (1)Transfer  module.  (1) SMC Hec-A  thermal electric air  cooled chiller system. Screen printer line  within Softline 2.0 production line.
Asys Test and Sort System Lot of (1) Asys Test and Sort System.   Model:SES 01CS Test and Sort Tool, with Wafer  Inspection and  Tester island, cassette  sorter. One SES 01CS  loading unit for 6 (16)  magazines. (Please note lease 12/PO# 2014-7129 Sensable ASYS and  PO# 2014-6922  HPM included) – Two sorters 8  cassette each,  extension  with one place and  turn system
Akrion Solar Wet Bench System Lot of (1)  Akrion Solar Wet Bench System 84″  Model : V3  with (1) support section with  controllers and compartments with (1)  Pallet  of miscellaneous Monitor, Glass and  parts.
EG Complete Probe Solution Wafer Probe Station Lot of (1)EG Complete Probe Solution  Wafer   Probe Station  Model:4090u+ with no    microscope with national instruments cables.   Please inspect.
GL Automation Solar Wafer Transfer System Lot of (1) GL Automation Solar Wafer Transfer   System Model: WTS6-SC-13-D With 2 dry   cassettes (1) Central Pneumatic air system Monitor and keyboard on heavy duty table.
Light Soak System Lot  of (1) Light Soak System   Aluminum Frame 9’L X 4’W X8′ H with one crate with   (20)+ Lamps and concrete  blocks
Stainless Steel Solvent Cabinet Lot of (1) Stainless Steel Solvent Cabinet  with 2 compartments for Flammable liquids 24″   x30″X 30″
Custom Made Axis Fixture Substrack Rack Lot of (1) Custom Made Axis Fixture Substrack  Rack aluminum frame 31″ X 31″ X29″ on heavy duty casters.
Custom Made Pedestals Lot of (2) Custom Made Pedestals fixtures (1) with thorlabs breadboard  18″ X 24″
Precision Placement Machine Inc. Pick- Place Sys. Lot of (1)  Precision Placement Machine Inc.    Quad  Model: QVS-1 Automated PICK & PLACE   Sorter  System with UP TO 40 Rails.  with  QSV-1 Wide, or QSV-W, supports boards  up to  30″ x 24″ for SMT assembly.
PPM Camelot System Adhesive-Solder Sys Lot of (1) PPM camelot  Automated  adhesive-   Solder Systems,Inc, With Camalot adhesive   dispenser model: 5000. 3 Axis The CAM/ALOT  5000 System provides high-speed  adhesive or  solder paste dispensing for applications involving large boards or  mulit-up panels.  Being known as the “work  horse” of the  industry, the CAM/ALOT 5000  utilizes rotary  positive displacement pump technology for  dependable high-speed dispensing, and lead screw drives on all three axes.
Sierra Therm Controlled Atmosphere Conveyor Furnace Lot of (1) Sierra Term Curing and Drying  Oven Model: 2K36-182C128-14AN Conveyor belt  furnace for metallization. Temp: 600 oC36 Ft   chamber  36″ conveyor  with control panels  and power supply cabinet.
Four-Point Probe Resistivity Mapping System Lot of (1) Four  Dimensions Four-Point Probe  Resistivity Mapping System Model: 280SI Automated Sheet Resistivity Meter 1 mOhm / square to 800 kOhm / square extended range up to 8x1011W/sq. temperature compensation option up to  8″ wafer capability or 156mm x 156mm
InnoLas Laser Processing Station Lot of (1) InnoLas Laser Processing Station Model: ILS TT-DS lnnoLas High Throughput Full  Production Laser System. Turntable machine  loading, unloading, alignment for high volume  PV production. With Coherent Rapid HR 50 Laser System with zero air generator model #  LPG2, coherent HB power supply, coherent  control model # 1262292
Sensible Motion Wafer prober Station Lot of (1) Sensible Motion Wafer prober  Station. Model: SM1024-01.  S/N:150128-001  With Conteinex safety light curtain system.  six positions plates,, Monitor and  accessories. Please Inspect
Roth & Rau  Meyer Burger UV Surface treatment Sys Lot of (1) Roth & Rau  Meyer Burger UV  Surface treatment System  Model: SQI+  S/N:28047-A-02. (2014)  3 Chambers with lamps  Surface Quality Enhancement tool for silicon  PV production. UV Surface Treatment. Throughput up to 3,600 wafer/hr., wafer  thickness 120-300 microns. Front Passivation
Isra Vision automated GP Solar Optical inspector. Lot of (1) Isra Vision automated GP Solar  Lamination Optical inspection System. Model:  Matrix Inspector   Laser Optical Inspection  camera Matrix with automated Xand Y  Motion.  Custom made heavy suty aluminum frame fixture with aluminum frame table 8′ x 4′.
Spire Corp, Sun Simulator  Lot of (1) Spire Corp, Sun Simulator  Model:SIM3113SLP Modular flash tester  For  high volume production solar Modules with  Main control panel and power supply. 240v 3PH  60 Hz.
TPS Tenney Environmental Test Chamber Lot of (1)  TPS Tunney Environmental Test  Chamber  Model:ETCU132-RCW15 S/N: 0803000072  Temperature Range -60°C to +200°C Humidity Range 20% to 98% in the dry bulb  temperature range of 20°C to 85°C limited by a 3°C dew point  Interior Dimensions: W x D x H in. (cm) 48”  wide x 79” deep x 60” high (121.9 x 200.7 x  152.4)  Exterior Dimensions: W x L x H in. (cm) 5.5” wide x 119” long x 112” high (191.8 x 302.3 x 284.5) Standard Voltage 460V 3 Phase 60 Hz.
(2015) Koneo Crane System Lot of (1) (2015) Koneo Crane System   Model:CXT30410032P25FALOS  CAP. 3.2 Ton.  Duty class:2M. Height of lift;19′-8 1 1/4″ Trolley Speed:65/-FPM. hoist speed: 20/3.3 FPM Hoist motor  1X4.3Kw Traversing motor.1 X.37 Kw
Wafab International Front Access Wet Bench Lot of (1) Wafab International Front Access  Wet Bench Model:29 PVC-C  S/N:15938-01   Flammability rating :FM4910
Protemp Gas Cabinet Lot of (1) Protemp Gas Cabinet   with SEMI  mass flow controllers and (2) gas panels  with (6) inlines input and output
Wafab International Front Access Wet Bench Lot of (1) Wafab International Front Access  Wet Bench Model:29 PVC-C  S/N:15938-B-01   Flammability rating :FM4910
Wafab International Front Access Wet Bench Lot of (1) Wafab International Front Access  Wet Bench Model:29 PVC-C  S/N:15938-B-01   Flammability rating :FM4910
TPS Tenney Environmental Test Chamber Lot of (1) TPS Tenney Environmental Test  Chamber  Model: ETCU110-RSW5   S/N:0705000022-02.  For solar Temp. randge:85-200. Humidity Range 20% to 98% in the dry bulb temperature range of 20°C to 85°C limited by  a 3°C dew point Exterior Dimentions:175′ L X 64″ W X104H 42′” X  60” X 120″
Mei Process wet Bench Lot of (1) Mei Process wet Bench  Model:  Achieve  92″ L with compartments and hoses
Innolas Systems GmbH Laser System Lot of (1) (2011) Innolas Systems GmbH  Las+C3:D47er  System Model:ILSTT-DS S/N:P761 lnnoLas High  Throughput Full Production Laser System.  Turntable machine alignment for high volume  PV production. With Coherent Rapid HR 50 400V.3PH. N-PE.  Schematics:P761-K001 Accuracy < +/- 35 µm (1 sigma) < +/- 10 µm optionally < +/- 2 µm repeatability mono or poly crystalline silicon square/ pseudo square, ceramic. Wave length: 1064, 1030, 532, 515, 355 nm Laser spot size 10 – 300 µm Dimensions with Automation 2400 x 1600 x 2300 mm 3600 x 3500 x 2300 mm Weight 3500 – 4200 kg Power supply 260 – 480 V Compressed dry air 6-7 bar Cooling water 5 – 20 l/min

 


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