Solaicx: Technology Team - Dave Bender, Chief Engineer


	Solaicx Teams Commercial Manufacturing Technology Dave Bender Chief Engineer Nick Gralenski Chief Scientist Peter Schwartz VP of Engineering Board of Directors

THE TEAM

TECHNOLOGY TEAM: Dave Bender, Chief Engineer

Mr. Bender is a recognized industry leading expert in the design, construction and operation of CZ crystal growers, wire saws, vacuum systems, environmental control systems, robotics, and automation. Mr. Bender has designed and improved numerous CZ crystal growing systems and wire saws for the Hamco/Kayex Corporation, Cincinnati Milacron, and Silicon Technology Inc. He has a deep background in the solar electricity field. Mr. Bender spent 21 years with Arco Solar/Siemens Solar. He was originally hired by Arco to establish the Camarillo facility which eventually became the largest PV production plant in the world. He was responsible for building and operating CZ crystal growing facilities as well as the company's wire saw capability.

Most recently Mr. Bender served as president of Bentronics, a specialized equipment design and manufacturing consulting company for the solar and semiconductor industries.

Solaicx has assembled a team of proven professionals with multiple decades of experience in silicon crystal growing, photovoltaic product development, large-scale manufacturing operations and the successful build-up and exit of several venture backed start-ups.

All team members possess experience in managing effective relationships with large Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM).

The Solaicx team specifically includes Dave Bender, one of the world's leading experts in designing and building CZ silicon crystal growers.