AP Systems 凭借 DPSS激光器革新 OLED 显示屏生产工艺

行业挑战：在下一代技术之后，继续保持领先地位

AP Systems 成立于 1994 年，凭借其在设备控制软件方面的专业知识和系统集成能力，在半导体设备市场建立了良好的声誉。 其业务范围涵盖中小尺寸液晶显示设备、300毫米晶圆半导体加工设备以及大尺寸液晶显示设备。公司在准分子 退火（ELA）、激光剥离（LLO）以及OLED封装技术领域处于领先地位，这些激光设备是生产OLED面板所必需的。

In the fiercely competitive world of OLED display manufacturing, AP Systems faced escalating demands for cost reduction, improved productivity, and advanced automation. As the industry expanded to larger format displays, new technologies were required to meet the challenges of stability, precision, and 24/7 uptime in increasingly automated production environments. The exceptional performance of VYPER excimer gas laser systems from Coherent comes with demands for regular operational maintenance.

“Intensifying competition among display manufacturers pushed us to address the limitations of conventional ELA systems and explore cutting-edge solutions,” said AP Systems’ John Bae, Equipment Sales Head, Sr. VP. “Our long-standing collaboration with Coherent enabled us to tackle these challenges head-on, leveraging their expertise in lasers and optics.”

The Solution:  PYTHON Laser and SLA Systems

第8.显示制造 投资的主要目标显示制造 提高生产效率、延长设备运行时间以及提升自动化水平显示制造 降低生产成本显示制造 然而，要实现这一商业目标，新一代设备必须与现有生产流程相融合。在专门建造的厂房内新建生产线，其成本比对现有生产线进行新一代系统改造高出一个数量级。

To meet these demands, AP Systems partnered with Coherent to integrate the revolutionary PYTHON laser into their next-generation G8.6 SLA (Solid Laser Annealing) system. Based on DPSS (Diode Pumped Solid State) technology, the PYTHON laser offered extended operational lifespans, lower maintenance requirements, and superior stability compared to its predecessor, the VYPER laser. This integration resulted in:

• 光束性能提升：稳定性增强显著减少了基板缺陷（如晶粒不均匀现象），从而扩大了工艺窗口，并提升了OLED显示屏的性能和使用寿命。
• 无缝集成：这种既经典又前瞻的设计理念，PYTHON Systems的G8.6演示系统的顺畅集成。
• 面向未来的设计：PYTHON 在保持现有VYPER 性能和外形的同时，采用了与ELA系统相同的光学系统设计。这使其能够实现与ELA相当或更优的线束性能，同时完整保留ELA的工艺记录。这意味着在即将推出的G8.6工艺扩展中，SLA能够达到与ELA相同的工艺质量。

实现突破：从样机到全面量产

该合作关系的成功最终体现在SLA演示系统的部署上，这些系统获得了主要显示器制造商的压倒性好评。这些演示系统不仅验证了SLA技术的性能，也为未来的工厂投资奠定了基础。

“我们的SLA演示系统彻底改变了行业格局，”AP Systems公司的约翰·贝表示。“客户非常重视能够直接评估生产工艺的机会，而这些成果正在为OLED显示屏的生产树立新的标杆。”

实现成效：提升效率与客户满意度

将PYTHON 集成到SLA系统中带来了切实的益处，包括：

• 降低成本：通过延长激光器使用寿命并减少维护工作，该解决方案契合了制造商降低生产成本的目标。
• 提高生产效率：稳定的原始光束性能提升了工艺效率，确保了输出的一致性，从而满足了对显示日益增长的需求。
• 面向未来：凭借其可扩展的设计，SLA系统使AP Systems能够在采用高端显示先进技术方面引领行业。

展望未来：通往创新协作之路

Building on their success, AP Systems and Coherent are poised to continue driving innovations in OLED manufacturing. The PYTHON laser and SLA systems will play a pivotal role in addressing the evolving demands of display makers, ensuring larger screens, higher performance, and enhanced user experiences.

“Our collaboration with Coherent has enabled us to transform the OLED manufacturing landscape,” concluded John Bae. “Together, we are not only meeting today’s challenges but shaping the future of high-end displays.”

This customer success story demonstrates how advanced laser technology from Coherent and the collaborative approach are empowering industry leaders like AP Systems to redefine OLED production and set new standards for performance and efficiency.

Learn more about the groundbreaking PYTHON laser and the challenges Coherent overcame to deliver it.