What Advanced Technology does

Advanced Technology Inc. (에이티아이(주), ATI) is a privately held South Korean developer and manufacturer of automated optical inspection (AOI) systems founded in 1996 and headquartered in Songdo, Incheon. The company supplies vision-based metrology and inspection equipment to global semiconductor manufacturers (Samsung Electronics, SK hynix, Micron), Korean PCB producers, and a small pharmaceutical/biotech customer base. Its portfolio spans wafer-level inspection (WIND, WIND2), reticle and pellicle inspection (SUN, ROE-1000), package and review systems (Cypress, OAK), PCB AOI, laser inspection, and the CELP series of GMP-grade automated cell culturing systems. Core technology is built on self-developed wide-field high-resolution optics combined with deep learning-based defect detection and SECS/GEM-compliant fab automation interfaces, with outputs in industry-standard KLARF/MAP formats. ATI holds ISO 9001/14001/45001 certifications, has been designated a Samsung Electronics regular partner since 2019, and has received Korea's Strong Enterprise 100 designation in 2019 with associated multi-year government support.

ATI's business model is primarily direct enterprise B2B equipment sales to large semiconductor and PCB manufacturers, supplemented by maintenance, technical training (e.g., the 'Vision Program' for PCB customers), and the PGM subsidiary's PCB outsourced inspection services. The company is privately held under Korean Commercial Code structures (fiscal year shareholder meetings observed through the 30th in 2026), with a 2026 small-scale share exchange announced with PG M Corporation and six overseas subsidiaries (USA, China, Japan, Singapore, Vietnam, Taiwan) supporting direct customer coverage in every major memory and PCB manufacturing geography. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting tier-1 customers, reinforced by SEMICON, BioKorea, and SLAS trade show presence, an active Korean earned-media profile, and dedicated technical education programs. Customer base is heavily concentrated in Korean and global semiconductor majors, with the CELP bio-automation franchise representing a smaller but strategically significant adjacent vertical established since 2021.

Name

Advanced Technology

Legal name

에이티아이(주) Advanced Technology Inc.

Website

https://ati2000.co.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Advanced Technology Inc. (ATI) is a privately held South Korean manufacturer founded in 1996 that designs and supplies automated optical inspection systems for semiconductor wafer and reticle inspection, PCB manufacturing, and GMP-grade bio-automation, with 2,000+ global installations and direct supply to Samsung Electronics, SK hynix, and Micron.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing (333242), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro primary industry

Metrology, Inspection & Process Control Equipment (HDAHAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Vision & Quality Inspection (HDAAAEAG), Machine Vision & Optical Sensing (Cameras, 3D vision, LiDAR, illumination) (IMAGAFAB), Industrial Quality Inspection & Metrology (Machine Vision) (IMAIAMAF), Inspection, Checkweighing & Detection Systems (Vision, Metal, X-ray) (IMALAOAH)

Keywords

• Semiconductor inspection equipment
• Automated optical inspection
• Wafer inspection systems
• PCB optical inspection
• Bio-automation equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Incheon

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Automated Inspection Equipment Sales: Manufacture and sale of automated optical inspection equipment for semiconductors (wafers, reticles), PCB, and laser applications. Equipment is supplied to global semiconductor manufacturers including Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, as well as overseas customers including US-based Micron
2. Bio Automation Equipment: Sale of automated cell culturing and bio-automation equipment (CELP series) to pharmaceutical companies and biotech firms for GMP-compliant production
3. Maintenance and Support Services: Technical support, customer training programs, and related services provided alongside equipment sales to semiconductor and PCB manufacturers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Advanced Technology Inc. (ATI) manufactures and sells automated optical inspection (AOI) and metrology systems for semiconductor wafers and reticles, printed circuit boards (PCB), laser applications, and bio-automation cell culturing. The company combines proprietary self-developed optics, machine vision, and AI/deep learning algorithms to deliver defect detection and quality control equipment, with flagship products including the WIND/WIND2 wafer inspection systems, SUN and ROE-1000 reticle inspection systems, OAK auto scope and Cypress package inspection systems, the 1800 Series PCB inspection line, and the CELP-series GMP-optimized automated cell culturing systems.

Product overview

Advanced Technology Inc (ATI) is a comprehensive automated metrology and inspection solutions provider with four core product lines: Semiconductor (WIND2, WIND, ROE-1000, SUN, OAK, Cypress), PCB Inspection, Laser Equipment, and Lab Automation (CELP series). The WIND2 is the flagship wafer macro inspection system with advanced optics and AI-driven inspection capabilities. The semiconductor portfolio ranges from wafer-level inspection (WIND/WIND2) to reticle/pellicle inspection (SUN/ROE-1000) to package inspection (Cypress), with OAK serving as the auto scope review system. The bio-automation division offers GMP-optimized automated cell culturing systems under the CELP brand. ATI has achieved over 2,000 global installations and operates subsidiaries in the US, China, Japan, Singapore, Vietnam, and Taiwan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WIND2: Wafer Macro Inspection System with higher resolution optics, color macro inspection, 4 objective lenses, NAC, IR backside inspection, PBI, enhanced 3D optic, edge inspection, EBR measurement, full area wafer inspection.
• WIND
• SUN
• ROE-1000
• CELP
• CELP-2020

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,000 inspection equipment installations globally
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PG M Corporation (피지엠 주식회사)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026PG M Corporation; ATI announced small-scale share exchange (소규모 주식교환) with PG M Corporation under Article 360-10 of the Commercial Code, with shareholder approval to be substituted by board resolution
• NSG (엔세이지)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 June 2019Strategic partnership for stem cell therapy development investment; ATI signed investment agreement with NSG for joint development of next-generation stem cell therapies; NSG has co-patents with Toolgen and conducts joint research in Maryland, USA through joint venture Ngene Therapeutics; NSG has strategic partnership with New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF)
• Samsung Electronics (삼성전자)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 June 2019Designated as Samsung Electronics regular partner since 2019; ATI supplies WIND2 wafer inspection and ROE-1000 reticle inspection equipment to Samsung; ongoing collaboration for mass production capability establishment and performance improvement; ATI and Samsung Electronics jointly established Front/Backside/Edge inspection equipment management standards and TTTM standards; 2022 Business Collaboration Award received

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hitachi High-Tech: Major semiconductor equipment manufacturer offering wafer inspection, CD-SEM, and metrology; competes with ATI in wafer/defect inspection and is a longstanding incumbent at Korean fabs alongside Samsung and SK hynix.
• SCREEN Holdings: Japanese semiconductor equipment conglomerate offering wafer cleaning, surface preparation, and inspection; competes broadly with ATI in wafer fab equipment at the same Asian customer base.
• KLA Corporation: Global leader in semiconductor process control and yield management; offers wafer inspection, reticle inspection, and metrology that directly overlap with ATI's WIND/WIND2, SUN, and ROE-1000 product lines, but at a vastly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Saki Corporation: Japanese AOI specialist for PCB, semiconductor, and industrial applications; competes with ATI in PCB and chip-scale optical inspection across East Asian manufacturers.
• Onto Innovation: Formed from the merger of Rudolph Technologies and Nanometrics, Onto offers optical metrology, macro defect inspection, and packaging inspection — directly overlapping with ATI's WIND2 and Cypress products for advanced packaging.
• Koh Young Technology: Korean-headquartered AOI specialist for PCB and semiconductor advanced packaging; direct domestic competitor to ATI's PCB inspection line and increasingly to ATI's advanced-packaging inspection ambitions.
• Camtek: Israel-based supplier of optical inspection and metrology systems for semiconductor packaging and wafer-level inspection; overlaps with ATI's Cypress package inspection and WIND wafer macro inspection offerings.
• Mirtec: Korean AOI equipment maker for SMT and semiconductor inspection; competes with ATI's PCB AOI (1800 Series) and has overlapping Korean customer footprint, making it a close domestic peer.
• Lasertec Corporation: Specialist in photomask/reticle inspection, particularly EUV mask blank inspection — directly comparable to ATI's SUN reticle inspection system and ROE-1000 reticle outgoing equipment, serving the same photomask quality-control use case.

Emerging players

• Toray Engineering: Japanese equipment manufacturer with optical inspection and coater/developer exposure for semiconductor and display; provides partial overlap with ATI's laser and inspection portfolio in the broader East Asian market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ati2000

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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