Midsummer AB
Midsummer AB is a Swedish technology company specialising in CIGS thin-film solar cells, vacuum deposition processes and advanced equipment for production and research applications. The company has strong in-house engineering capabilities covering mechanical, electrical, software and process development, enabling the design and manufacture of customised technical solutions.Midsummer develops and supplies R&D and production equipment for thin-film technologies. The UNO platform provides flexible solutions for research and development of advanced thin-film solar cell processes. In parallel, Midsummer develops automation and handling solutions for integration of complex equipment and processes, tailored to customer-specific requirements.
The company supports Big Science projects with complete machines, customised subsystems, automation solutions and engineering services, covering the full scope from concept and prototyping to manufacturing, installation and system integration.
Core Competencies
- CIGS thin-film solar technology- Vacuum deposition and thin-film processes
- Custom machine and equipment development
- Industrial automation and handling systems
- Mechanical, electrical and software engineering
- Process engineering and system integration
- Prototype development and manufacturing
- Research and laboratory equipment
Industry Sectors
- Renewable energy and photovoltaics- Thin-film and semiconductor technology
- Vacuum technology
- Advanced materials
- Research infrastructures and scientific equipment
- Industrial automation and advanced manufacturing
- Aerospace and space technology
References
- Midsummer has delivered its UNO R&D platform to leading research organisations and universities, including INL – International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (Portugal) and UNSW Sydney (Australia).- The company also develops and manufactures industrial-scale production equipment for CIGS thin-film solar cells, including the DUO production platform. These projects demonstrate Midsummer’s capability to deliver advanced, customised equipment combining vacuum processes, thin-film deposition, automation and precision mechanical systems, from engineering through to manufacturing and commissioning.