The technikum is the heart of the photovoltaic research and provides a new technology platform for process development. In 2014, all essential equipment was procured and installed at approx. 200 m² laboratory and characterisation area. The equipment enables the possibility for the development of new synthesis methods, which allow the production of larger quantities (litre scale) of inks for roll-to-roll printing. The solar modules are manufactured by combining various printing techniques with laser structuring processes. This makes the manufacturing of complete components in a single operation possible.