Kesterite tech news
Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) announced on August 31, 2026, the launch of its "Vantage K" platform, a high--throughput sputtering system specifically engineered for Kesterite (CZTS) layer deposition. The system utilizes a proprietary multi--target cathode configuration that ensures precise stoichiometric control across large--area glass substrates, directly addressing the historical challenges of uniformity and grain growth in Kesterite manufacturing. This equipment breakthrough is projected to increase production yields by 20% for thin--film manufacturers transitioning to earth--abundant materials. The "Vantage K" has already been selected for pilot--scale integration by two major photovoltaic producers in Asia and Europe.