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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