DR Utilight Overview
DR Utilight is developing Pattern Transfer Printing (PTP), a printing technology for the photovoltaic (PV) metallization process of c-Si solar cells. PTP aims to increase solar cell efficiency while reducing silver load on cell and PV manufacturing costs. The company has developed strategic partnerships with solar cell manufacturers in China and Taiwan.
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$2.9MMar 2016
$7.4MSep 2012
Latest News
growth-positive
Solar start-up seeks to energize Gaza border economy
Yavne-based solar-cell printing technology start-up Utilight is planning to construct two manufacturing plants in Gaza border communities. The company has developed laser printing technology to manufacture superior, cheaper and lighter solar cells. Utilight has been awarded “approved enterprise status” by the government, enabling the receipt of substantial grants for the development of technology in Israel’s periphery. The company has created a new business model by developing its own brand of solar panels, called SilverLight. Their patented SilverLight printing technology has already been installed by three major Chinese solar cell producers.
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Israeli 3D laser printing co Utilight raises $2.9m
Israeli 3D laser printing developer Utilight Ltd. has raised $2.9 million from a strategic investor in Israel, SCI Advanced Technology Fund and high net worth Asian investors. The company has also received $3 million in grants from Israels Office of the Chief Scientist and plans to market a $15 million Series B financing in the second quarter of 2016. Utilight develops and markets its PTP technology, a non-contact 3D laser printing technology for high-volume manufacturing of printed electronics including PV solar cells. The company will use the latest financing to target and market to the worlds top 20 global PV manufacturers.
Investment
growth-positive
Bright green idea: 3D printing of solar cells
Israeli company Utilight has developed a new technology for economical 3D laser printing of photovoltaic (PV) cells. The companys patented Pattern Transfer Printing (PTP) method not only reduces the cost of solar cells, making them more accessible for mass manufacturing, but also increases their efficiency. The product is currently being tested by leading solar-cell manufacturers in China and Taiwan through a strategic partnership with Utilight. The companys CEO, Giora Dishon, claims that the technology can be retrofitted into existing manufacturing lines and the estimated return on investment is a fast six months.
CustomersInvestmentPartners
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www.3ders.org
Utilight, an Israel-based startup, has developed a new additive manufacturing technology called Pattern Transfer Printing (PTP) that increases the efficiency of solar cells while reducing manufacturing costs. The company claims that the PTP process can save traditional manufacturers up to $500,000 in silver paste and an additional $500,000 in annual efficiency for a standard 40mw PV manufacturing line. Utilight has received funding from government grants and angel investors, including the Israeli Office of the Chief Scientist. The company aims to increase solar cell efficiency and reduce material use, ultimately reducing the cost per watt of solar electricity.
Investment
| Sector | Energy Tech |
Funding
| Total funding | $10.69M |
| Last funding | $285.71K |
| Stage | Mature |
| Rounds | 4 |
| Investors | 4 |
Team Members
5
Employees: 11-50
Web & Social Links
| Website | www.utilight.com |
Locations
HaYarmuch St 1, Yavne, Israel
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DR Utilight Business
Business models
B2B
Product stage
Released
Employees
11-50
Sector
Climate TechEnergy TransitionClean Energy GenerationEnergy TechEnergy Production & SourcesIndustrial TechnologiesMaterial Innovations & ApplicationsTarget Customer
Energy, Utilities & Waste ManagementRenewable Energy SystemsSolarCore Technology
Materials & SubstancesPolymersTags (9)
energyprintingphotovoltaicssolar-energysolar-cellsrenewable-energy3d-technologypolymersclimate-techGeographic Markets
TaiwanChinaAsiaEuropeDR Utilight Financials
$10.69M
Total funding
Undisclosed
Capital raised
$285.71K
Last funding
Mature
Funding stage
4
Total rounds
4
Investors
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$2.9MMar 2016
$7.4MSep 2012
Private Equity Funding
Undisclosed Round
Mar 2016
$2.9M
Waarde Capital, SCI Advanced Technology Fund, Robert Bosch Venture Capital, I2BF Global Venture
Undisclosed Round
Sep 2012
$4.5M
Robert Bosch Venture Capital, Waarde Capital
Non-Equity Funding
GrantEvent
Jun 2016
$285.71K
GrantEvent
$3M
Office of the Chief Scientist
DR Utilight Lifecycle
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time
$2.9MMar 2016
$7.4MSep 2012
All Events
Undisclosed Round
Mar 2016
$2.9M
Waarde Capital, SCI Advanced Technology Fund, Robert Bosch Venture Capital, I2BF Global Venture
Undisclosed Round
Sep 2012
$4.5M
Robert Bosch Venture Capital, Waarde Capital
GrantEvent
Jun 2016
$285.71K
GrantEvent
$3M
Office of the Chief Scientist
DR Utilight News
4 articles
growth-positive
Solar start-up seeks to energize Gaza border economy
Yavne-based solar-cell printing technology start-up Utilight is planning to construct two manufacturing plants in Gaza border communities. The company has developed laser printing technology to manufacture superior, cheaper and lighter solar cells. Utilight has been awarded “approved enterprise status” by the government, enabling the receipt of substantial grants for the development of technology in Israel’s periphery. The company has created a new business model by developing its own brand of solar panels, called SilverLight. Their patented SilverLight printing technology has already been installed by three major Chinese solar cell producers.
Expand
growth-positive
Israeli 3D laser printing co Utilight raises $2.9m
Israeli 3D laser printing developer Utilight Ltd. has raised $2.9 million from a strategic investor in Israel, SCI Advanced Technology Fund and high net worth Asian investors. The company has also received $3 million in grants from Israels Office of the Chief Scientist and plans to market a $15 million Series B financing in the second quarter of 2016. Utilight develops and markets its PTP technology, a non-contact 3D laser printing technology for high-volume manufacturing of printed electronics including PV solar cells. The company will use the latest financing to target and market to the worlds top 20 global PV manufacturers.
Investment
growth-positive
Bright green idea: 3D printing of solar cells
Israeli company Utilight has developed a new technology for economical 3D laser printing of photovoltaic (PV) cells. The companys patented Pattern Transfer Printing (PTP) method not only reduces the cost of solar cells, making them more accessible for mass manufacturing, but also increases their efficiency. The product is currently being tested by leading solar-cell manufacturers in China and Taiwan through a strategic partnership with Utilight. The companys CEO, Giora Dishon, claims that the technology can be retrofitted into existing manufacturing lines and the estimated return on investment is a fast six months.
CustomersInvestmentPartners
growth-positive
www.3ders.org
Utilight, an Israel-based startup, has developed a new additive manufacturing technology called Pattern Transfer Printing (PTP) that increases the efficiency of solar cells while reducing manufacturing costs. The company claims that the PTP process can save traditional manufacturers up to $500,000 in silver paste and an additional $500,000 in annual efficiency for a standard 40mw PV manufacturing line. Utilight has received funding from government grants and angel investors, including the Israeli Office of the Chief Scientist. The company aims to increase solar cell efficiency and reduce material use, ultimately reducing the cost per watt of solar electricity.
Investment
DR Utilight Team
Employee Info
| Employees (range) | 11-50 |
| Exact count | 24 |
| Team members | 5 |
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Admin Info
| Confidence | 90/100 |
| Missing | markets, not claimed |
| BI Verification | Maor Perlov |
| Registrar ID | 516187457 |
| Crunchbase | utilight |
| Phone | +97289333099 |
| Last updater | Maor Perlov |
| Updater email | maor.perlov@sncentral.org |
| Last update | 2024-07-01T00:00:00.000Z |
| Created | 2014-09-14T00:00:00.000Z |