Austin American Technology
Austin American Technology engineers and manufactures high performance cleaning systems. Our systems include batch and inline; aqueous and solvent; spray in air and spray under immersion with ultrasonics.
AAT was founded in 1986, as a provider of hot gas rework systems and solder paste testing. In 1988, our focus shifted toward the high-end electronics cleaning segment with the introduction of the world's first automated stencil cleaner. In the 1990's, we developed several batch cleaning systems and were early adopters of closed-loop (zero-discharge) capability. During that period, we acquired the cleaning equipment division of ECD, offering batch systems that excelled in solvent and semi-aqueous-based cleaning.
In 2000, Austin American Technology became a market leader in inline cleaning systems with the introduction of the award-winning HYDROJET™ series. Patented cleaning and drying technologies were incorporated into an energy and space-efficient format to set new standards for performance and low cost of ownership. Building on this success, AAT introduced the MICROJET™ inline flip chip cleaner to provide high volume cleaning capability in a small footprint.
Austin American Technology Postings
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Aqueous / Semi-Aqueous Inline PCB Cleaning Systems Durable Construction The HydroJet™ in-line system is constructed of high-density polypropylene for excellent chemical compatibility and long life. It h...
There is nothing else like it! Designed, patented, and manufactured in the USA, the NanoJet™ from Austin American Technology combines recent advancements made in conveyor driven cleaning systems into the world's smallest, full...
World’s First Cleaner & ROSE Tester Removes Fluxes Performs IPC ROSE Test Closed Loop Operation - No Drains Aqueous or Organic Solvents Stainless Steel...
Aqueous and Semi-Aqueous PCB Cleaning Systems The MicroJet™ Inline cleaning System with Progressive Energy Dynamics™ provides the highest level of SMT cleaning available on the market today. Progressive...
PCB Stencil & Misprint Cleaning Systems Austin American Technology's X-Series™ Vertical Format Batch Cleaning Systems provide maximum chemistry flexibility to meet a wide variety of applications. Aqueous, sapon...
HydroJet™ SW - Solar Panel Cleaner
HydroJet™ SW Solar Aqueous / Semi-Aqueous Inline Electronic Cleaning Systems Breakthrough advances in cleaning technology bring Progressive Energy Dynamics to the HydroJet In-line Cleaning System resulting in unparalleled cle...
High Temperature, High Pressure Aqueous/Semi-Aqueous Batch Electronics Cleaning Systems Forget the limitations of the past and experience a batch system that offers multiple cleaning technologies for capability previously unachieve...
3 technical articles »
Sep 18, 2009 | Steve Stach, Austin American Corporation, Mike Bixenman, Kyzen Corporation
Electronic assembly cleaning processes are becoming increasingly more complex because of global environmental mandates and customer driven product performance requirements. Manufacturing strategies today require process equivalence. That is to say, if a product is made or modified in different locations or processes around the world, the result should be the same. If cleaning is a requirement, will existing electronic assembly cleaning processes meet the challenge? Innovative cleaning fluid and cleaning equipment designs provide improved functionality in both batch and continuous inline cleaning processes. The purpose of this designed experiment is to report optimized cleaning process parameters for removing lead-free flux residues on populated circuit assemblies using innovative cleaning fluid and batch cleaning equipment designs....
What Cannot Be Cleaned In a Stencil Cleaner
Sep 18, 2009 | Steve Stach, Austin American Technology
The stencil cleaner can be one of the most versatile tools on the manufacturing floor. It can be used to clean electronic modules in various stages of the manufacturing process. In fact, an automated stencil cleaner can clean just about anything you come up against in your PCB assembly process....
Jul 09, 2009 | Steve Stach.
Sometimes you just cannot clean with water. Good examples of this are: circuits with batteries attached, cleaning prior to encapsulation, ionic cleanliness testing, and non-sealed or other water sensitive parts. High impedance or high voltage circuits need to be cleaned of flux residues and other soils to maximize performance and reliability and, in these types of circuits; water can be just as detrimental as fluxes. When solvent cleaning is called for, Hansen solubility parameters can help target the best solvent or solvent blend to remove the residue of interest, and prevent degradation of the assembly being manufactured. In short, using this approach can time, manufacturing cost and reduce product liability....
58 news releases »
Mar 23, 2026 | Austin American Technology (AAT) has been named a 2026 New Product Introduction (NPI) Award winner in the Cleaning Equipment category for its Typhoon Super T8 inline cleaner. The 2026 NPI Award recognition reflects AAT's continued focus on delivering flexible, production-ready cleaning solutions for high-reliability electronics manufacturing.
Mar 02, 2026 | Austin American Technology (AAT) has expanded its inline cleaner production capacity by three times over the past six months, strengthening its ability to meet growing customer demand. The increase follows the successful acquisition and integration of Aqua Klean Systems' manufacturing personnel and capabilities into AAT's Texas facility.
Austin American Technology Brings High-Performance Inline and Batch Cleaning Duo to APEX 2026
Feb 23, 2026 | Austin American Technology (AAT) will exhibit at the 2026 APEX EXPO, March 17–19 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Visitors can find AAT in Booth 638, where the company will be running live demonstrations of the new Typhoon Super T8 inline cleaner alongside its well-known X-30A fully automatic stencil, PCB, and misprint cleaning system.
Feb 16, 2026 | Virtium, a designer and manufacturer of industrial-grade memory, storage, and Edge AI solutions, has purchased an Aqua ROSE ES Batch Cleaner from Austin American Technology (AAT) to support cleaning and ionic contamination testing within its manufacturing operations.
Austin American Technology: 40 Years of Leadership in Electronics Cleaning Solutions
Jan 15, 2026 | Austin American Technology (AAT) is celebrating 40 years of designing and building advanced electronics cleaning systems for SMT, PCB, stencil, flip-chip, and BGA applications across automotive, medical, military, and aerospace industries. Founded in 1986 by Steve Stach, who continues to serve as CTO and Chairman of the Board, AAT has grown from a small engineering workshop into a respected global supplier of cleaning equipment.
Sep 03, 2025 | Dynalec Corporation, a leading designer and manufacturer of shipboard systems for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and the world's leading shipbuilders, has invested in advanced cleaning technology with the installation of Austin American Technology's MicroJet EC® In-Line Cleaning System at its Sodus, New York facility.
Austin American Technology Expands Team to Support Growing Demand for SMT Cleaning Solutions
Apr 01, 2025 | Austin American Technology (AAT) & Aqua Klean Systems (AKS) are expanding its team to meet increasing customer demand. The company has recently welcomed four new team members: an Electrical Panel Builder, Field Service Engineer, Buyer, and an Operations Support Specialist/In-House Service Technician to enhance troubleshooting and quoting capabilities.
Feb 24, 2025 | Austin American Technology (AAT) & Aqua Klean Systems (AKS) is thrilled to announce its participation in the 2025 IPC APEX EXPO, taking place March 18-20, 2025 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. At Booth 2626, AAT will showcase an inline cleaner, a batch cleaner, and the groundbreaking X-30A Fully Automatic Stencil, PCB, & Misprint Cleaner.
Austin American Technology Reports Strong Growth in Mexico
Nov 25, 2024 | Austin American Technology (AAT) is proud to announce its continued growth and success in Mexico. The company recently completed a key HydroJet installation in Guadalajara and secured several significant projects in Ciudad Juárez, marking a new chapter in the company's expansion in the region.
Nov 04, 2024 | Austin American Technology (AAT) is pleased to announce its participation in both the SMTA Tampa Bay Expo on November 12, 2024, and the SMTA Space Coast Expo on November 14, 2024. These events mark the first co-branded display for AAT and Aqua Klean Systems (AKS), focusing on performance, technology and reliability.
