About Us

Advanced Techniques US, Inc.  (ATCO) is a privately held company founded in 1982.  ATCO's first product was a rework station, not a hand tool as was the norm at the time, which was marketed through another company.  In 1986, Advanced Techniques was incorporated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  By the late 80's, ATCO was expanding its product line to include SMT equipment other than its rework systems.  In 1988, the CAT-90 pick and place system was first introduced.  ATCO's first convection reflow oven, the PRO-90, was developed in 1989.  Soon after, AIM-90 optical inspection system and SPOT 20/20 stencil printer were introduced along with other SMT related products.

We continue to manufacture high quality equipment aimed at the prototype - medium volume SMT assembly and repair market. In addition, component level rework is provided as a contract service. We strive to please every customer by meeting and exceeding equipment performance expectations as well as, providing world class post sale support. Our sales staff take a great deal of pride in being able to share extensive technical knowledge and offer a truly objective solution specific to a customer's application.

Our engineers are constantly working on improving the full range of products to meet the ever-changing needs of customers worldwide.  The company takes pride in supporting its machines, whether it is a replacement part for one of the first rework systems sold, or any current model. 

Throughout the years we have built a reputation based on quality and dependability.  These are the core principles which we are fully invested to keep true for many more years to come.