Method and apparatus for manufacturing multi-layered electro-optic devices

An apparatus for hybrid manufacturing of a multi-layered electro-optic device comprising:

• a pick and place system for handling a plurality of electro-optic modules, each of the electro-optic modules including a fully functional, thin-film electro-optic device having first and second conductive layers and at least first and second semiconductor layers disposed between said conductive layers, said first and second semiconductor layers defining a junction at an interface therebetween;
• at least one pressure member to exert a compression force for attaching two of said modules on top of each other in an automated fashion;
• and
• an aligner system for positioning and laterally offsetting one of the modules over another of the modules.

A process for manufacturing a hybrid electro-optic device comprising:

• feeding a plurality of electro-optic modules through a roll-to-roll system, at least one of the modules having a flexible substrate, each of the modules including a fully functional, thin-film electro-optic device having first and second conductive layers and at least first and second semiconductor layers disposed between said conductive layers, said first and second semiconductor layers defining a junction at an interface therebetween;
• positioning and aligning one of the modules over another of the modules;
• monitoring and maintaining speed, tension and temperature of said modules while being fed through the roll-to-roll system;
• exerting a compression force for attaching two of said modules on top each other.