Utilight
Israeli developer of Pattern Transfer Printing technology for 3D laser printing solar cell metallization
- CEO / Founder
- Giora Dishon
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Acquired
- Total Funding
- $7.4M
- Latest Round
- Series A
- Key Investors
- Robert Bosch Venture Capital, I2BF Global Ventures, Shanghai Creation Investment, Waarde Capital, Israeli OCS
Technology & Products
Key Products
{"Pattern Transfer Printing Systems","Solar Cell Metallization Equipment","Non-contact 3D Laser Printing Technology"}
Technological Advantage
{"Non-contact 3D laser printing","Increases solar cell efficiency","Reduces PV manufacturing costs","Backed by Bosch venture arm","Israeli OCS R&D grants"}
Differentiation
Value Proposition
3D laser printing technology for solar cell metallization that increases efficiency and reduces manufacturing costs
How They Differentiate
Proprietary Pattern Transfer Printing vs traditional screen printing; higher efficiency at lower cost
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Solar cell manufacturers, PV equipment companies, clean energy producers
Industry Verticals
{Solar/Photovoltaics,"Clean Energy","Semiconductor Manufacturing"}
Competitors
{"Applied Materials",AMAT,"Meyer Burger"}
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Not publicly disclosed
Major Milestones
2009: Founded in Yavne, Israel; Developed revolutionary PTP printing technology; 2016: Raised $2.9M; Received $3M in grants from Israel OCS; Acquired by DRL Group (SZ:300776); Now operates in China, Singapore, and Israel as world leader in PV equipment innovation
Notable Customers
Solar cell manufacturers in China and Taiwan, PV industry companies, Clean energy sector