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Proper PCB Cleaning Boosts Reliability in Sensitive and Costly Industries
tomotive. As circuit board technologies advance and reach new markets, PCBs are becoming smaller and more complex, making it even more challenging to achieve the necessary cleanliness. For these reasons, it is essential to choose the right circuit board clean- ing partner. As a leading, industry-proven provider of high-end electronics cleaning systems, Austin American Technology (AAT) offers a solution. Based in Burnet, Texas, AAT was founded in
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1986 as a provider of SMT rework systems and process engineering testing services. In 1988, the company’s focus shifted toward the high-end elec- tronics cleaning segment with the introduction of the world’s first automated stencil cleaner.
Inline Cleaning Systems and Support In 2000, Austin American Technology became a
market leader in inline cleaning systems with the in- troduction of the award-winning HydroJet® series. Patented cleaning and drying technologies were in- corporated 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. In 2013, AAT introduced the world’s smallest most effi- cient inline cleaner, the NanoJet®. AAT is an innovative, market-leading compa-
ny, engineering and manufacturing production and assembly systems for the electronics manufac- turing industry. From general-purpose to high-re- liability requirements, AAT systems are design- driven by the science of cleaning.
roper cleaning is crucial to the reliability of cir- cuit boards, especially in sensitive and costly industries, such as aerospace, medical and au-
By Steve Stach, Founder, Austin American Technology With more than 30 years of experience, AAT of-
fers excellent product quality, dedicated customer service and efficient cleaning system designs. Presi- dent and COO Todd Rountree says, “We tackle the toughest cleaning problems — our team is always ready to help, which makes us stand out from other companies. Putting customers first is our main goal. Meeting, and exceeding, their needs is what makes us their trusted partner.”
Efficient, Environmentally-Friendly Designs AAT has a reputation for quality and success,
and its list of industry awards and accolades fur- ther proves its relevance, not only to its customers, but to the industry at large. Its batch cleaners, in- line cleaners, pre-conformal coat cleaners, and stencil/misprint cleaners provide some of the best cleaning technology available, by focusing on effi- cient designs, low consumption of water and chem- icals and environmentally-friendly designs. AAT’s cleaning systems have no drains but
use closed-loop wash and rinse instead. The small footprints with lower power draw and quiet opera- tions are additional benefits to help make the cleaning process as easy as possible for customers. As an industry leader, AAT is first in auto- mated SMT stencil cleaning,
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cleaning/testing, batch aqueous cleaning with ROSE test, jet PCB high-efficiency inline dryer, and more. The company is known for using high- performance cleaning and rinsing jets with low en- ergy, chemical and water consumption with “Earth Smart” technology. Earth Smart technology is the result of AAT’s
Based in Burnet, Texas, AAT is a leading manufacturer of inline PCB cleaning systems.
Rountree adds that customer service also is a
top priority for AAT, which is why the company provides a five-year warranty. Installation and training are provided with every instrument, cus- tomers are encouraged to test before they buy in AAT’s state-of-the-art applications lab. Dedicated customer service staff is available to customers.
years of leadership in providing production-wor- thy, intelligent, closed-loop cleaning systems. Earth Smart provides a powerful combination
of cost-cutting aqueous or solvent fluid recycling systems, patented energy-saving features and ad- vanced factory process communication capabilities. The company provides a large variety of differ-
ent cleaning machines for many diverse cleaning ap- plications, including low-pressure spray in air, high- pressure spray in air, spray under immersion, ultra- sonics, solvent cleaning, aqueous cleaning, batch
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