Abstract: A method for manufacturing a polymer OLED, wherein after the application of a number of active layers onto a substrate to form the OLED, these active layers are encapsulated with at least one sealing, wherein prior to the application of the sealing, the OLED is heated for some time, as a result of which volatile substances present in the active layers evaporate from the OLED, and subsequently the respective sealing is applied. Optionally independently of the heating of the OLED prior to the application of the sealing, the sealing can be formed by at least a UV-setting resist layer which is applied with one of the following techniques; printing, such as inkjet printing, screen printing, tampon printing, offset printing and the like, or a mechanical coating technique, such as spray coating, curtain coating, spin coating and the like.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for at least partly covering at least one electronic component with compound, the apparatus being provided with a first mold half and a second mold half, the first mold half being moveable relative to the second mold half, while means are provided for placing an electronic component on a mold half for inclusion of this component in a mold cavity defined by the two mold halves, the first mold half being provided with a number of actuators with the aid of which the position of the first mold half relative to the second mold half is continuously and accurately regulable, while the distance between the two mold halves is continuously regulated and, if desired, adjusted during the two mold halves being moved towards each other and during their being held in a position when moved towards each other.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a catalyst, wherein a substrate (I) is introduced into a processing chamber (2, 102); wherein at least one plasma (P) is generated by at least one plasma cascade source (3, 103); wherein at least one deposition material (A, B) is deposited on the substrate (1, 101) under the influence of the plasma (P). The invention further provides an apparatus for manufacturing a catalyst, the apparatus being provided with at least one plasma cascade source (3, 103) for generating at least one plasma (P), the apparatus comprising means for bringing deposition material (A, B) into each plasma (P), the apparatus being further provided with substrate positioning means (8, 118) to bring and/or keep at least a part of a substrate (1, 101) in such a position in a processing chamber (2, 102) that the substrate (1, 101) makes contact with the plasma (P).

Abstract: A method for connecting a conductive metal strip, or tab, to a solar cell, which solar cell is provided with metal attachment points, in which a tab is placed at a respective attachment point, wherein the connection between the respective attachment point and the tab is realized by a non-contact connecting technique. The invention also relates to an apparatus for manufacturing solar panels, preferably using the method, wherein the apparatus is provided with: a tabbing station in which solar cells are provided with tabs; a stringing station in which the solar cells provided with tabs in the tabbing station are placed next to each other on a translucent plate and where suitably chosen tabs of the solar cells are interconnected; and a laminating station in which the plate with solar cells coming from the stringing station is provided with at least one layer for covering the solar cells.

Abstract: A method for the passivation of a semiconductor substrate, wherein a SiNx:H layer is deposited on the surface of the substrate (1) by means of a PECVD process comprising the following steps: the substrate (1) is placed in a processing chamber (5) which has specific internal processing chamber dimensions; the pressure in the processing chamber is maintained at a relatively low value; the substrate (1) is maintained at a specific treatment temperature; a plasma (P) is generated by at least one plasma cascade source (3) mounted on the processing chamber (5) at a specific distance (L) from the substrate surface; at least a part of the plasma (P) generated by each source (3) is brought into contact with the substrate surface; and flows of silane and ammonia are supplied to said part of the plasma (P).

Abstract: A method for the passivation of a semiconductor substrate, wherein a SiNx:H layer is deposited on the surface of the substrate (1) by means of a PECVD process comprising the following steps:

Abstract: Method and device for heat treatment of a disc, whereby the disc (1) is placed on a carrier (14) after which the disc is irradiated. During the radiation the carrier is kept on a desired temperature. The desired temperature of the carrier is about the temperature of the disc prior to placement on the carrier. The disc comprises two disc elements and an adhesive layer between the disc elements, whereby the adhesive layer is cured by the irradiation with ultraviolet light.

Abstract: A device for curing a UV-curable resin layer applied to a main surface or between two disc elements of a disc-shaped registration carrier, comprising rotation means for supporting the disc-shaped registration carrier and rotating it in a plane, and a rectilinear ultraviolet radiation source which is radially disposed with respect to the disc-shaped registration carrier for emitting ultraviolet radiation to the UV-curable resin layer. The length and the position of the rectilinear ultraviolet radiation source are such that the rectilinear radiation source is disposed opposite the disc-shaped registration carrier from a distance from the center of the disc-shaped registration carrier to the edge thereof. The rectilinear ultraviolet radiation source is disposed at an angle to the plane of rotation, and not parallel or perpendicularly thereto, therefore.

Abstract: A method of producing a disc having at least one substrate and at least one information layer on the substrate, the method includes bringing the substrate in parallel relationship with a stamper having a negative of the information layer to be formed on the substrate. A gap is located between the substrate and the stamper. A lacquer is injected into the gap between the substrate and the stamper. At least the stamper is rotated, moving the substrate and the stamper towards each other, thereby reducing the gap. The layer of lacquer formed between the substrate and the stamper is cured, and the stamper is removed, leaving the layer of cured lacquer with the information layer formed therein on substrate. Before bringing the substrate in parallel relationship with the stamper, the substrate is provided with a first information layer and a semi-reflective layer located thereon, whereby the layer of lacquer is formed onto the semi-reflective layer.

Abstract: A device suitable for manufacturing an optical registration carrier, such as a master plate, which device comprises a support for said optical registration carrier, at least a first and a second light source, wherein the wavelengths of the light from said first and said second light source are different from each other, as well as an objective disposed between said light sources and said support, which is movable with respect to said light sources. A correction lens is disposed between the first light source and the objective, which correction lens can be moved jointly with the objective. The focal points of the two light sources at least substantially coincide with various movements of the objective and the correction lens with respect to the light source.

Abstract: A method for gluing two disc elements together, in particular substrates for digital audio, video or data discs, such as Digital Versatile Discs (DVDs). The disc elements are held essentially horizontally and coaxially with one another so that a gap is formed between the disc elements, after which, in an inner area of the gap, a liquid adhesive is applied in the form of separate strands in the circumferential direction on the facing sides of the disc elements. The disc elements are brought together against one another and made to rotate rapidly in conjunction with the bringing together in order, by the gravitational force of the upper disc element and the capillary force of the adhesive, in association with the centrifugal force on the latter during the rapid rotation, to form a homogeneous and bubble-free adhesive layer of predetermined thickness between the disc elements.

Abstract: A method and a device for glueing together two disc elements. The two disc elements are brought together coaxially against each other to form a gap between the disc elements. In an inner area of the gap a liquid adhesive is applied so that it comes essentially simultaneously into contact with facing sides of the two disc elements. The two disc elements are then brought towards each other to achieve a uniform adhesive layer between the disc elements. The disc comprises lower and upper holders for respective disc elements and a unit for applying liquid adhesive in an inner area of the gap.

Abstract: A method and a device for glueing together two disc elements. The two disc elements are brought together coaxially against each other to form a gap between the disc elements. In an inner area of the gap a liquid adhesive is applied so that it comes essentially simultaneously into contact with facing sides of the two disc elements. The two disc elements are then brought towards each other to achieve a uniform adhesive layer between the disc elements. The disc comprises lower and upper holders for respective disc elements and a unit for applying liquid adhesive in an inner area of the gap.

Abstract: A system for producing disc-like optical data carriers comprises an injection-molding machine for manufacturing a disc-like substrate, and a finishing device for applying a reflective layer to the substrate and for applying a protective layer to the reflective layer. The injection-molding machine and the finishing device are integrated in a single production unit. An optical inspection unit is also integrated in the production unit.

Abstract: A method and a device for gluing together two disc elements. The two disc elements are brought together coaxially against each other to form a gap between the disc elements. In an inner area of the gap a liquid adhesive is applied so that it comes essentially simultaneously into contact with facing sides of the two disc elements. The two disc elements are then brought towards each other to achieve a uniform adhesive layer between the disc elements. The disc comprises lower and upper holders for respective disc elements and a unit for applying liquid adhesive in an inner area of the gap.

Abstract: A furnace for heating articles is provided with a housing containing a heating structure as well as a feed and a discharge between which a track extends for moving the articles through the furnace. The heating structure comprises at least one source which emits radiation having a wavelength located in the range of light radiation, such as an infrared source, and the track for moving the articles comprises a material transparent to light radiation.