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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.

Burnet, Texas, USA

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Austin American Technology/Aqua Klean Systems Finalize Merger, Enhancing Service Excellence Just in Time for APEX 2024

Mar 18, 2024 | Austin American Technology (AAT) and Aqua Klean Systems (AKS) are proud to announce the successful completion of their merger, creating the world's largest full-service electronics cleaning equipment manufacturer. The merger combines the strengths of both companies to provide an enhanced level of service to clients across various industries. AAT and AKS will be exhibiting together at Booth 4233 during the 2024 IPC APEX EXPO, scheduled to take place April 9-11, 2024 at the Anaheim Convention Center in California.

AAT's Patented Rotational Spraying Method Ensures Superior Cleaning Performance

Mar 11, 2024 | Austin American Technology (AAT) is pleased to announce that its patented rotational spraying method ensures superior cleaning performance, delivering consistent results for critical electronic components. This revolutionary technique is integrated into the company's X Series Stencil Cleaner.

Todd Rountree Assumes the Role of CEO at Austin American Technology

Feb 19, 2024 | Austin American Technology (AAT) proudly announces the appointment of Todd Rountree as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). With nearly 8 years of dedicated service as President and COO, Rountree brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of leadership to his new role.

Austin American Technology Announces Year-End Special Pricing on Aqua ROSE ES Zero Discharge Batch Cleaner

Dec 18, 2023 | Austin American Technology (AAT) is pleased to announce special year-end pricing on its Aqua ROSE ES zero discharge batch cleaner. This limited-time offer presents an exclusive opportunity for businesses seeking cutting-edge cleaning technology at a reduced cost.

Austin American Technology Wins Mexico Technology Award for X-30 4.0 Fully Automatic Stencil, PCB & Misprint Cleaner

Oct 31, 2023 | Austin American Technology (AAT) is proud to announce that it has been honored with a prestigious Mexico Technology Award in the category of Cleaning Equipment. The award recognizes AAT's cutting-edge X-30 4.0 Fully Automatic Stencil, PCB & Misprint Cleaner for its outstanding innovation and performance. The announcement was made during a ceremony held on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023 at the SMTA Guadalajara in Mexico.

Justin Cody Worden/Austin American Technology to Guest Host Exclusive Interviews at SMTA International 2023

Sep 25, 2023 | Austin American Technology (AAT) is proud to announce its pivotal role as a key sponsor for the on-camera interviews conducted by Justin Cody Worden for What's New in Electronics (WNIE) at SMTA International 2023, October 10-11 in Minneapolis, MN. In this exciting partnership, AAT underscores its commitment to supporting industry knowledge-sharing and fostering innovation within the electronics manufacturing sector.

Austin American Technology Creates Buzz with Justin Worden's 1st SMTA Presentation

Sep 11, 2023 | Justin Worden, the dynamic Global Sales and Marketing Director at Austin American Technology (AAT), is no stranger to creating a buzz in the electronics industry. Known for his engaging presence on social media platforms, Worden and AAT have gained recognition for their unconventional marketing strategies. This reputation was once again validated at the recent Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA) - High Reliability Cleaning and Conformal Coating Conference in Dallas, TX.

Austin American Technology Announces Merger with Aqua Klean Systems

Feb 20, 2023 | Industry leaders in the Electronic Manufacturing field, Austin American Technology (AAT) and Aqua Klean Systems (AKS), are excited to announce a merger. As manufacturers of cleaning equipment, the former competitors have joined forces to become the world's largest and only full-service electronics cleaning equipment manufacturer. Both companies serve the automotive, medical, military and aerospace industries, and this merger is expected to further improve the high level of service clients have come to expect. Operation will continue at both facilities in Austin, TX and Anaheim, CA, while retaining all employees.

Austin American Technology Announces Top Sales Rep & Most Improved Territory for 2022

Feb 06, 2023 | Austin American Technology (AAT) is pleased to announce that it recognized two of its manufacturers' representatives with awards during the 2023 IPC APEX EXPO at the San Diego Convention Center in California. Jim Rittman with Aligned Solutions was awarded 'Top Sales 2022' and Don Dennison with PIT Equipment Services was awarded 'Most Improved Territory'.

Austin American Technology Continues Brand Expansion with Restronics SoCal

Sep 19, 2022 | Austin American Technology (AAT) is pleased to announce that it has further expanded its brand by adding Restronics as its new representative/distributor in Southern California. Andy Black, Managing Partner, and Brad Lemmen, Manufacturers' Representative, will represent AAT's industrial grade batch cleaners, in-line cleaners, solvent cleaners, stencil cleaners and more.

SMarTsol and Austin American Technology to Demo the HydroJet® In-line cleaning system at SMTA Guadalajara

Sep 14, 2022 | Austin American Technology (AAT) is pleased to announce that it will exhibit with SMarTsol Technologies at the SMTA Guadalajara Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Sept. 21-22, 2022, at the Expo Guadalajara in Jalisco, Mexico. SMarTsol, the #1 team in Mexico, will showcase AAT's in-line cleaners, including the HydroJet® In-line cleaning system – the preferred cleaner for large electric vehicle manufacturers.

Don't Miss the Industry's First Smart Cleaner at SMTA Austin

Sep 08, 2022 | Austin American Technology (AAT) is pleased to announce that it will exhibit at the SMTA Austin (Central Texas) Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022 at the Norris Conference Center. The AAT team will showcase the X30™ Fully Automatic Stencil Cleaner 4.0.

Austin American Technology Partners with Berna Electronics in Northern Cali

Jul 31, 2022 | Austin American Technology (AAT) is pleased to announce that it has further expanded its brand by adding Berna Electronics as its new representative / distributor in Northern California. Fani Canales and the team at Berna Electronics will represent AAT's modern industrial grade cleaners for the electronics assembly industry. AAT is the industry's premier leader as a specialized manufacturer of batch cleaners, in-line cleaners, solvent cleaners, stencil cleaners and more.

Rochester Electronics Partners with AAT for Fully Open-Loop Batch Cleaning

Feb 25, 2022 | Austin American Technology (AAT) is pleased to announce that Rochester Electronics, the world's largest continuous source of semiconductors, has partnered with AAT for its batch cleaning needs and purchased an Aqua THERM™ 4.0.

Austin American Technology to Bring Award-Winning X Series 4.0 Stencil Cleaner to APEX

Jan 03, 2022 | Austin American Technology (AAT) will exhibit during the 2022 IPC APEX EXPO, scheduled to take place Jan. 25-27, 2022 at the San Diego Convention Center in California. The AAT team will showcase the redesigned X Series 4.0 Stencil Cleaner in Booth #2109. The X Series is a recipient of the 2021 GLOBAL Technology and 2021 Mexico Technology Awards.

Austin American Technology's Redesigned X Series Named Best Cleaning Equipment by GLOBAL Technology Awards

Nov 22, 2021 | Austin American Technology (AAT) is pleased to announce that it received a 2021 GLOBAL Technology Award in the category of Cleaning Equipment for its redesigned X Series Stencil Cleaner. The award was announced during a ceremony that took place Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. during productronica in Munich, Germany.

Austin American Technology Expands into Brazil

Sep 06, 2021 | Austin American Technology (AAT) is pleased to announce that it has further expanded its brand into South America by adding Envoy Imp. Com. e Rep. Ltda. as its new representative / distributor in Brazil. Envoy has been representing SMT solution companies in Brazil for more than 28 years. The company is headquartered in Sao Paulo and has a north branch office in Manaus.

Austin American Technology to Attend SMTA Ohio

Aug 13, 2021 | Austin American Technology (AAT) today announced that it will attend the upcoming SMTA Ohio exhibition, scheduled to take place Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at the Holiday Inn Strongsville in Strongsville, Ohio.

Austin American Technology Sees Strong Growth with New Director of Business Development

Jul 08, 2021 | Austin American Technology (AAT) is pleased to announce Justin Cody Worden's one-year anniversary as Director of Business Development. Worden oversees the Sales & Marketing Divisions while working closely with AAT's North American product representatives and distributors.

Mega ION® SA Now Available for Testing at KYZEN's Lab

Jun 23, 2021 | Austin American Technology (AAT) is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed the installation of a Mega ION® SA at KYZEN's Applications Lab in Nashville, TN. The Mega ION SA is the perfect addition to KYZEN's Applications Lab for cleaning test requiring a semi-aqueous process. The Mega ION SA rinses with de-ionized water rather than using a solvent to both wash and rise.

Austin American Technology Adds NanoJet™ Inline Electronics Cleaning System to Virtual Demo Room

Jun 17, 2021 | Austin American Technology (AAT) is pleased to announce that it has added the NanoJet™ Inline Electronics Cleaning System to its Virtual Demo Room. The NanoJet delivers a high energy design less than 6ft in length.

Specialty Coating Systems and Austin American Technology Announce New Collaboration

Mar 30, 2021 | Austin American Technology (AAT) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a collaborative relationship with Specialty Coating Systems (SCS). SCS Ionic Contamination Test Systems set the standard of quality for the industry. Designed for fast and accurate ionic contamination cleanliness testing, the systems provide a precise, repeatable and rapid method for determining cleanliness and deliver immediate process control results, eliminating the need for outside laboratory testing.

Austin American Technology Modernizes Digital Presence with Clean New Website

Feb 18, 2021 | Austin American Technology (AAT) is pleased to announce that it has modernized its digital presence by upgrading www.aat-corp.com. The company has updated the website to the latest technology, just as it has with all AAT industry-leading cleaners for the last 35+ years.

Austin American Technology to introduce new era in batch cleaning during APEX Virtual EXPO

Feb 08, 2021 | Austin American Technology (AAT) is pleased to announce plans to participate in the 2021 IPC APEX Virtual EXPO, scheduled to take place March 9-11, 2021 online at www.ipcapexexpo.org. For the first time in 2021, AAT plans to release the newest edition of the Aqua ROSE™Batch Cleaner live from their new Virtual Demo Room.

Patriot American Solutions Purchases Stencil Cleaner from Austin American Technology

Feb 05, 2021 | Patriot American Solutions today announced the purchase of an Austin American Technology X30 Stencil Cleaner.

Austin American Technology marks 35 years as an industry leader in cleaning

Jan 04, 2021 | Austin American Technology (AAT) is pleased toannounce the company's 35th anniversary. The company first began as a provider of SMT rework systems and process engineering testing services. In 1988, AAT's focus shifted toward the high-end electronics cleaning segment with the introduction of the world's first automated stencil cleaner. In 2000, AAT became a market leader in inline cleaning systems with the introduction of the award-winning HydroJet® series.

Mega ION® Automated Batch Cleaning SystemWins Mexico Technology Award

Oct 29, 2020 | Austin American Technology (AAT) is pleased toannounce that it received a 2020 Mexico Technology Award in the category of Cleaning Equipment for its Mega ION® Automated Batch Cleaning System. The award was announced during a Virtual Awards Ceremony on Monday, October 26, 2020.

Austin American Technology receives prestigious award for the Mega ION® cleaning system

Oct 03, 2020 | Austin American Technology (AAT) is pleased toannounce that it received a 2020 GLOBAL Technology Award in the category of Cleaning Equipment for its Mega ION®. The award was announced during a Virtual Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, September 29, 2020.

Austin American Technology Inventory Surplus Sale on Mega Series Solvent Batch Cleaners

Aug 19, 2020 | Austin American Technology (AAT) is excited to offer existing and new customers large discounts on all Mega ION® and Mega SA solvent batch cleaners due to a surplus of inventory. The machines are all ready for immediate delivery!

Sanitize Almost Anything with the Mega ION® from Austin American Technology

Jul 29, 2020 | Austin American Technology (AAT) offers companies a way to keep their products and employees safer during COVID-19 with the Mega ION® cleaning system designed for solvent-based cleanliness. The machine works as a COVID-19 fighting parts & tool sanitizer: if it can get wet, it can be sanitized by the Mega ION®.

Austin American Technology Welcomes Justin Cody Worden as Director of Business Development

Jul 22, 2020 | Austin American Technology (AAT) is pleased to welcome Justin Cody Worden as its new Director of Business Development. In his new role, Worden will oversee the Sales & Marketing Divisions while working closely with AAT's North American product representatives and distributors.

Austin American Technology and AVANT Technology Partner for Advanced Stencil Cleaning

Jul 09, 2020 | Austin American Technology today announced their newest machine sale to AVANT Technology. The Texas based engineering and manufacturing company purchased the popular X30-A Stencil Cleaner from the X30™ Vertical Format Batch Cleaning Systems line.

Lockheed Martin Chooses Austin American Technology for Cleaning Needs

Jul 09, 2020 | Austin American Technology today announced their newest machine sale to Lockheed Martin, which purchased an X30-A Vertical Format Batch Cleaning System.

Austin American Technology Mega ION for high-rel applications requiring ROSE testing

Jun 24, 2020 | Austin American Technology (AAT) is pleased to offer the Mega ION® cleaning system designed for solvent based, high reliability applications requiring product cleanliness verification (IPC ROSE Testing). It is used for final clean prior to conformal coat, encapsulation or other sealing operations used to protect electronic modules.

Austin American Technology Introduces ExtremeJet® Inline Micro-Hybrid Circuit Cleaner

Apr 02, 2020 | Austin American Technology (AAT) is pleased to introduce The ExtremeJet® Inline Micro-Hybrid Circuit Cleaner. The ExtremeJet® design is based on the proven effective and efficient design off AAT's Jet inline cleaning series. Some standard features include 30 percent more spray bars than standard machines, 50 percent smaller footprint to comparable competitive systems, touch screen operation and programming, password protection, high energy cleaning and rinsing jets, and built-in process data logging to USB.

Wash with Chemistry OR Water with AAT's HydroJet Inline Cleaning System

Apr 02, 2020 | Austin American Technology (AAT) is pleased to announce that the HydroJet® was the first inline cleaner to introduce the current standard of coherent jet technology to clean under tightly spaced components. AAT further improved this technology by developing Progressive Energy Dynamics (PED), which is only available on Austin American inline cleaners.

Austin American Technology NanoJet Inline Cleaners Help Reduce Consumption with Integrated Water Recycling

Mar 26, 2020 | Austin American Technology is pleased to announce that its NanoJet™ Inline Electronics Cleaning Systems feature an integrated water recycling system. Rapid and thorough cleaning and drying is accomplished in the NanoJet™ utilizing PED fluid jets for high impact cleaning and patented high velocity displacement drying jets. The NanoJet™ from Austin American Technology delivers a high energy design in a small 28 ft2 footprint.

Austin American Technology Offers Cleaning Flexibility with Vertical Batch Cleaners

Mar 25, 2020 | Austin American Technology today announced that its X30™ Vertical Format Batch Cleaning System is in stock and ready to ship. The stencil cleaner provides maximum chemistry flexibility to meet a wide variety of applications. Aqueous, saponification, semi-aqueous, alcohols and hybrid solvents can be used to remove flux residues, solder pastes, inks, adhesives and other residues from boards, stencils, or tooling used in the production process.

Austin American Technology to Exhibit at SMTA Dallas Expo & Tech Forum

Mar 08, 2020 | Austin American Technology (AAT) today announced they will exhibit at the tabletop SMTA Dallas Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place March 24, 2020 at the Plano Event Center in Plano, TX. AAT has made a name for themselves with the Aqua ROSE™, which is the only all-in-one aqueous batch cleaner and rose tester on the market, and the Mega ION® pre-seal circuit cleaner and cleanliness.

Austin American Technology Finds New Customer in MacroFab

Feb 24, 2020 | Austin American Technology today announced that MacroFab purchased an Aqua ROSE™, which is the only all-in-one aqueous batch cleaner and rose tester on the market, at the 2020 IPC APEX EXPO in San Diego.

Chris Colbert, Director of Operations at MacroFab, standing with the newly purchased Aqua ROSE™

Austin American Technology Offers the Only All-In-One Aqueous Batch Cleaner/Rose Tester

Jan 22, 2020 | Austin American Technology today announced they will exhibit the Aqua ROSE™, which is the only all-in-one aqueous batch cleaner and rose tester on the market, and the Mega ION® pre-seal circuit cleaner and cleanliness tester in Booth #2352 at the 2020 IPC APEX EXPO, scheduled to take place Feb 4-6, at the San Diego Convention Center in California.

Austin American Technology to Showcase High-End Cleaning Systems at APEX

Jan 07, 2020 | Austin American Technology (AAT) today announced they will be highlighting their Mega® ION Solvent Cleaner in Booth #2352 at IPC APEX Expo, schedule to take place February 4-6, 2020 at the San Diego Convention Center in California.

Austin American’s NanoJetTM Aqueous Inline Cleaning System Takes New Product (NPI) Award at APEX 2013

Mar 26, 2013 | AAT's new Nanojet™ won a coveted New Product Introduction (NPI) Award, which was presented to Steve Stach, President, on February 19 at IPC/APEX 2013 in San Diego, California. The annual award recognizes innovative and industry-leading new products in electronics manufacturing.

The Nanojet™ is the world’s smallest, most powerful in-line aqueous cleaner.

Austin American Technology offers Cash for Clunkers

Aug 07, 2009 | AAT has decided to create its own Cash for Clunkers program. While the economic indicators in this industry are not very favorable, AAT thinks that by implementing its own stimulus program we can ease the burden in the electronics industry by offering OEM's and CEM's that have outdated or technically distressed PCB cleaning equipment the opportunity to receive a rebate to apply towards a new AAT batch or inline system.

In-Line Flip Chip Cleaning Now Available With AAT'S New HydroJet Flip Chip Inline Cleaner

Aug 24, 2001 | Austin American Technology has successfully qualified and is now introducing an automated cleaning and drying system based on its highly successful Mach I and Mach III Series HydroJet Inline Cleaner. Advances and improvements in the configuration of the system have given it the ability to efficiently clean and thoroughly dry delicate Flip Chip assemblies at in-line speeds.

AAT's Mega™ II Cleaner Ideal for Flip Chip, Advanced Package Cleaning

Jun 26, 2001 | The Mega™ II's revolutionary closed-loop, solvent (or water), electronic assembly and parts cleaning system with quantitative ION detection and statistical process control capability is ideal for Flip Chip, Optoelectronics, and advanced or high reliability technology packages and assemblies.

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