engineering the solar age - Suppliers for Photovoltaics

More than 1 GW of automation installed

Integrated turnkey solutions, intelligent handling equipment

With more than 30 years of experience in microelectronics and photovoltaics, SCHILLER AUTOMATION is one of the leading and globally active vendors of integrated automation, process and system solutions, and a supplier of handling and production equipment for the manufacture of both crystalline and thin-film solar cells.

The company focuses on four key markets:

• complete factory automation for thin-film solar modules
• best of breed tools for manufacturing solar cells
• turnkey production lines for photovoltaic module fabrication
• assembly lines for automotive and power modules

SCHILLER AUTOMATION combines wide-ranging experience in multiple markets to create unique solutions focused on maximizing the value of invested capital. We offer complete solutions from experienced teams working closely with each other and with our customer from the design phase, through the selection of efficient technologies and processing units, to construction and fabrication, installation and ramp, and finally to integrated turnkey solutions.

Technical expertise and efficiency

SCHILLER AUTOMATION’s experience is made clear through transparent and lean project management from the initial idea to a successful production start on site. It is our extraordinary designs and successful customers that have made our company a recognized project partner in the solar industry with over 1 GW of installed/contracted automation in solar. SCHILLER AUTOMATION provides producers of thin-film solar cells with integrated, highly efficient fab automation solutions. These include fully compatible logistics and handling components and the intelligent SCHILLER LC master computer system with total process coordination and data management. The firm supplies efficient handling systems for various process steps in the manufacturing of crystalline silicon wafers, including quality checks. Productivity and reliability along the entire production line is given the highest priority.

We know how

is much more than a mantra at SCHILLER AUTOMATION: It stands for consistent thinking and action from the customer’s viewpoint. It also stands for innovation and vision without losing focus on what is feasible, and value that is the best in the industry without sacrificing our commitment to service. This is evident in our many long-term customer relationships with repeat business, which are common at SCHILLER AUTOMATION. “Our optimized organizational structure implements the clearly defined customer orientation aspect of our corporate strategy, so that we are able to react with pinpoint accuracy to future market demands,” emphasizes Stefan Schiller, managing director and partner.

Head office, subsidiaries

SCHILLER AUTOMATION’s head office is located in Sonnenbühl near Stuttgart, Germany. However we have a presence in the most active solar markets including China and North America. The company has a long and successful history of doing business in Asia, especially in China, and understands the needs of customers there, including high value and local service. Therefore, we have established Schiller Automation Systems (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. in China, and are expanding our local presence in both sales and technical service. Similarly, recognizing the increasing role and importance of North America, SCHILLER AUTOMATION has formed a new subsidiary to focus on its international activities. Located near Boston, Massachusetts, a growing hub of solar companies, Schiller LLC will be the focus of efforts for North America and other international endeavors.