American Technologies Network, Corp.
American Technologies Network, Corp. (ATN) is a US manufacturer of thermal imaging and digital night-vision optics — including rifle scopes, monoculars, binoculars, and laser rangefinders — sold to hunters, law enforcement, security, and government buyers via e-commerce, retail showrooms, and dealers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1995
- HeadquartersSouth San Francisco, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What American Technologies Network, Corp. does
American Technologies Network, Corp. (ATN) is a US-headquartered (Doral, FL) manufacturer of consumer and professional electro-optical imaging products founded approximately 30 years ago. The company designs and sells thermal imaging rifle scopes (ThOR 4/5/6 lines), digital day-and-night vision scopes (X-Sight 5, X-Sight 4K Pro, X-Sight LTV, X-Celsior), thermal monoculars (Blaze Seeker, Blaze Trek, Blaze Hunter), thermal binoculars (BinoX 4T, BinoX 4K, Binox 6 Dual multispectral), thermal clip-ons and helmet-mounted optics (TICO 6, Odin 6 MFT), and laser rangefinder accessories (ABL 1000/1500, 10x42 LRF binoculars). ATN-branded products are priced from approximately $349 for accessories up to roughly $6,200 for premium thermal scopes, with a refurbished channel and unit-pricing model across tiers.
Its core technology stack is built around proprietary Obsidian Core processors and a self-developed 6th Generation thermal engine that pairs sub-15 mK NETD vanadium-oxide sensors with high-transmission germanium optics. Differentiated features include the SharpIR AI image-enhancement algorithm, Recoil Activated Video (RAV), a built-in ballistic calculator, One-Shot Zero, dual-stream Wi-Fi video, and the proprietary Ballistic Information Exchange (BIX) protocol that lets ATN Smart HD scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars share ballistics data over Bluetooth 4.1 and Wi-Fi.
ATN sells through a hybrid direct and channel model: a flagship e-commerce site (atncorp.com), four company-owned retail showrooms in Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, and Chicago, a global authorized dealer program, a GSA schedule for government and institutional buyers, and presence on Google Play and Apple App Store via companion apps (ATN 6 Connect, ATN Blaze). The primary revenue stream is one-time hardware sales across thermal and night-vision categories plus accessories, with no disclosed subscription or service revenue. Customers span hunters and outdoor enthusiasts (primary), tactical and law enforcement, security and surveillance buyers, search-and-rescue teams, and government/institutional accounts. Marc Vayn serves as Founder, Chairman & CMO; the company remains privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity.
American Technologies Network, Corp. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- American Technologies Network, Corp.
- Legal name
- American Technologies Network, Corp.
- Website
- https://atncorp.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1995
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- American Technologies Network, Corp. (ATN) is a US manufacturer of thermal imaging and digital night-vision optics — including rifle scopes, monoculars, binoculars, and laser rangefinders — sold to hunters, law enforcement, security, and government buyers via e-commerce, retail showrooms, and dealers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
American Technologies Network, Corp. industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Thermal Imaging and Night Vision Optics
- NAICS
- Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)
- SIC
- Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Optics & Sighting Devices Retail (Scopes, Binoculars, Rangefinders) (CRAMAKAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Wildlife Viewing & Optics (Binoculars, Spotting Scopes) Retail (CRAMAAAK), Optoelectronics & Photonics (LED/Laser/Optical ICs) (HDAHAAAH)
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Where American Technologies Network, Corp. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- South San Francisco
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices5 records
Markets served
American Technologies Network, Corp. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Operations
Revenue model
- Thermal and Night Vision Optics Hardware: One-time purchase model for thermal scopes, thermal monoculars, thermal binoculars, day/night vision scopes, and digital binoculars. Products are sold at various price points based on sensor resolution and features.
- Accessories and Add-ons: Sales of accessories including IR illuminators, external battery packs, helmet mounts, lens accessories, and thermal targets
- Laser Rangefinders: Auxiliary Ballistic Laser (ABL) rangefinders that integrate with ATN Smart HD scopes for enhanced targeting
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | ThOR 5 XD Series - Premium thermal scopes with 1280x1024 sensor |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | ThOR 5 Series - Standard thermal scopes with 320x240 and 640x512 sensors |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | X-Sight 5 Series - Digital day/night vision scopes with 4K recording |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | BlazeHunter Series - Professional thermal monoculars with LRF |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | BlazeTrek Series - Mid-tier thermal monoculars |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | BlazeSeeker Series - Entry-level thermal monoculars |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | BinoX 4T Series - Thermal binoculars with rangefinder |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | ABL Laser Rangefinder Series |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
American Technologies Network, Corp. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
American Technologies Network (ATN) manufactures and sells advanced electro-optical imaging products, including thermal rifle scopes, thermal monoculars, thermal binoculars, digital day/night vision scopes, smart laser rangefinders, and accessories. The company's products are used for hunting, wildlife observation, security, tactical operations, and search and rescue, and feature proprietary Obsidian processors, the 6th Generation thermal engine, SharpIR AI image enhancement, and the Smart BIX ballistic data exchange system.
Product overview
American Technologies Network (ATN) Corp. is a US-based manufacturer of precision electro-optical imaging products for hunting, outdoor recreation, security, and tactical applications. The product portfolio consists of three main categories: (1) Thermal Imaging devices including ThOR 4/5/6 thermal rifle scopes, TICO 6 thermal clip-ons, Odin 6 MFT multi-functional thermal optics, and BlazeHunter/BlazeTrek/BlazeSeeker thermal monoculars across multiple generations; (2) Digital Night Vision optics including X-Sight 5/X-Sight 4K Pro/X-Sight LTV digital day/night scopes and BinoX 4K/Binox 6 Dual digital binoculars with day/night/twilight capabilities; (3) Accessories including ABL 1000/1500 smart laser rangefinders that integrate with Smart HD optics via Bluetooth. Products feature integrated ballistic calculators, Wi-Fi connectivity, mobile apps (ATN 6 Connect, ATN Blaze), video recording, and the proprietary BIX (Ballistic Information Exchange) technology enabling device-to-device communication. The company operates retail stores in Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, and Chicago.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ThOR: Thermal scope series including ThOR 4, ThOR 5, and ThOR 6 models with various sensor resolutions and magnification ranges.
- X-Sight
- Binox
- Blaze
- ABL
- TICO
- Odin
Products and services
- ATN ThOR 6 Thermal Scope Elite thermal scope series featuring a 6th Generation thermal engine with 384x288 and 640x512 sensor options, Ultra HD display, enhanced image processing algorithms, and mountable standard 30mm rings. Targeted at hunters and tactical users needing long-range thermal detection.
- ATN ThOR 6 Mini Thermal Scope Compact thermal scope version of the ThOR 6 with a smaller form factor for comfort and maneuverability while maintaining elite thermal performance. For hunters and shooters seeking lightweight thermal optics.
- ATN ThOR 5 Thermal Scope 5th Generation thermal scope with optional 1280x1024 Xtreme Definition sensor, 60Hz 12-micron technology, Quad Core processor, designed to fit standard 30mm rings with a smaller, smoother profile. For hunters and professional shooters.
- ATN ThOR 4 Thermal Scope 4th Generation thermal scope with an Ultra-Sensitive Next Gen sensor, Dual Core Processor, up to 16+ hours of battery life via internal Lithium Ion battery, and Wi-Fi streaming and video recording. For hunters and outdoor users.
- ATN X-Sight 5 Digital Day/Night Scope Digital day/night vision scope with Ultra HD 4K+ resolution, next-gen processor, SlowMO technology, Reticle Builder, Recoil Activated Video, Ballistic Calculator, Profile Manager, Dual Stream Video, and Smooth Zoom. For hunters seeking high-resolution day and night vision in a single optic.
- ATN X-Sight 4K Pro Digital Day/Night Scope Digital day/night scope with 4K Ultra HD sensor, Dual Core Processor, Day/Night modes, Wi-Fi Dual Stream Video, Ballistic Calculator, Recoil Activated Video, One Shot Zero, Profile Manager, and 18+ hour battery life. For hunters and tactical users.
- ATN X-Sight LTV Digital Day/Night Scope Entry-level digital day/night scope powered by the Obsidian LT Core with optimized low power consumption, day/night modes, HD video recording, One Shot Zero, and 10+ hour battery life. For value-oriented hunters.
- ATN X-Celsior Night Vision Scope Night vision hunting scope with an Ultra Sensitive Night Time Sensor at 2688x1944 resolution, 1280 HD display, Stadiametric Rangefinder, ATN Predator Reticle, and long-range IR illuminator. For hunters seeking night vision capability.
- ATN BlazeHunter XD LRF Thermal Monocular Extreme Definition thermal monocular with a 1280x1024 Full HD sensor, ≤15mK NETD sensitivity, 50mm Germanium lens, 3,400m detection range, built-in laser rangefinder up to 1,000m, Full HD OLED display, magnesium alloy body, and audio/video recording. For professional hunters and search and rescue.
- ATN BlazeHunter 635 LRF Thermal Monocular Professional thermal monocular with a 640x512 sensor, ≤18mK NETD, built-in laser rangefinder up to 1,000 yards, 1440x1080 OLED display, IP67 waterproof rating, and replaceable 18650 battery system. For professional hunters and outdoor users.
- ATN BlazeHunter 650 LRF Thermal Monocular Professional thermal monocular with a 640x512 vanadium oxide sensor, ≤18mK NETD, 50Hz refresh rate, built-in laser rangefinder, 1440x1080 OLED display, IP67 rating, and replaceable battery system. For professional hunters and tactical users.
- ATN BlazeTrek 625 Gen 6 Thermal Monocular Versatile thermal monocular with a 640x512 sensor, ≤18mK NETD, SharpIR AI image enhancement, 25mm lens, 1.75-14x magnification, up to 1,300m detection range, and USB-C charging. For outdoor enthusiasts and hunters.
- ATN BlazeTrek 319 Gen 6 Thermal Monocular Value-focused thermal monocular with a 384x288 sensor, ≤18mK NETD, SharpIR AI enhancement, 19mm lens, 2.25-18x magnification, up to 1,000m detection range, and Wi-Fi connectivity. For budget-conscious hunters and outdoor users.
- ATN BlazeSeeker 207 Gen 6 Thermal Monocular Entry-level compact thermal monocular with a 256x192 sensor, ≤20mK NETD, 7mm lens, 1.2-9.6x magnification, 345m detection range, 8-hour battery, 32GB storage, and IP67 waterproof rating. For entry-level hunters and outdoor enthusiasts.
- ATN BlazeSeeker 210 Gen 6 Thermal Monocular Compact thermal monocular with a 256x192 sensor, ≤20mK NETD, 10mm lens, 1.7-13.6x magnification, 460m detection range, 8-hour battery, 32GB storage, and IP67 waterproof rating. For entry-level hunters and property monitoring.
- ATN Binox 6 Dual Multispectral Binocular Multispectral binocular with 4-in-1 day, night, twilight, and thermal vision, 6th Generation thermal engine with 256x192 to 640x512 sensor options, built-in laser rangefinder up to 1,000 yards, SharpIR AI enhancement, and OLED display. For hunters, security professionals, and outdoor users.
- ATN BinoX 4T Thermal Binocular Smart HD thermal binoculars with a Gen 4 640x480 sensor, built-in laser rangefinder, IR illuminator, BIX technology for scope communication, 16+ hour battery life, weather resistant construction, and dual stream video. For hunters and security users.
- ATN BinoX 4K Day/Night Binocular Day and night vision binoculars with 4-16x magnification, built-in IR illuminator, laser rangefinder, BIX technology, 15+ hour battery life, HD video recording, and social media sharing capability. For hunters and outdoor observers.
- ATN 10x42 LRF Rangefinding Binocular Laser ballistics rangefinding binoculars with Bluetooth connectivity, ballistic calculator app, Ballistic Information Exchange for ATN scope pairing, IPX6 waterproof rating, and enhanced OLED display. For hunters and shooters needing accurate range data.
- ATN TICO 6 Thermal Clip-On Compact thermal clip-on system that attaches to daytime optics to convert them for thermal viewing capability. For hunters and tactical users who already own daytime rifle scopes.
- ATN Odin 6 MFT Multi-Function Thermal Optic Multi-Functional Thermal optic - compact handheld thermal monocular with versatile mounting options for various applications including helmet mounting. For tactical operators and outdoor professionals.
- ATN ABL 1500 Smart Laser Rangefinder Smart laser rangefinder that mounts to ATN Smart HD scopes via Bluetooth 4.1, providing range data up to 1,500 yards directly to the scope's ballistic calculator for automatic POI adjustment, with 12-hour battery life. For hunters and shooters.
- ATN ABL 1000 Smart Laser Rangefinder Smart laser rangefinder that mounts to ATN Smart HD scopes via Bluetooth, providing range data up to 1,000 yards directly to the scope's ballistic calculator for automatic POI adjustment. For hunters and shooters.
Quantifiable outcome
- Detection ranges up to 3,400 meters on BlazeHunter XD LRF
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use American Technologies Network, Corp.
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
American Technologies Network, Corp. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration7 records
AI capability9 records
Feature7 records
American Technologies Network, Corp. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- GAT GunsminorPartnership with GAT Guns retail store in East Dundee, IL where ATN operates a store location within the firearms retailer
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
American Technologies Network, Corp. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Leupold & Stevens: Leupold is a major incumbent in hunting riflescopes and binoculars, and has expanded into thermal optics (LTO-Tracker) and laser rangefinders, competing with ATN for the same hunting customer's scope and rangefinder wallet share, though Leupold's core remains traditional glass optics.
- Vortex Optics: Vortex Optics is a leading hunting/outdoor optics brand offering riflescopes, binoculars and laser rangefinders (Razor, Viper, Fury) that compete with ATN for the same hunting customer's discretionary spend, though Vortex's portfolio is largely traditional optics versus ATN's digital/thermal focus.
- Trijicon: Trijicon is an established U.S. optics brand with thermal and digital night vision products (IR-Hunter, REAP-IR, Sniper) serving hunting, military and law enforcement markets that overlap ATN's ThOR thermal scope and tactical segment, though Trijicon leans more heavily into military/LE.
- Burris Optics: Burris manufactures riflescopes, thermal optics (Thermal Handheld, Thermal Scope) and rangefinders that overlap with ATN's ThOR and Binox product families in the mid-priced hunting optics market, serving a similar outdoor and hunting customer.
- Teledyne FLIR: Teledyne FLIR is the dominant broad incumbent in thermal imaging technology, supplying thermal sensors, scopes and handheld optics (Scout, Breach, ThermoSight) that compete with ATN at both the consumer/prosumer level and in defense/security channels, and serves as a key reference point for ATN's premium pricing and feature claims.
Direct peers
- Armasight (by Teledyne FLIR): Armasight specializes in night vision and thermal weapon sights, monoculars and binoculars (Sidekick, Prometheus, Taipan) targeting hunting, tactical and security segments that closely mirror ATN's X-Sight, ThOR and Binox product positioning at comparable price points.
- Pulsar (Yukon Advanced Optics Worldwide): Pulsar is the closest direct competitor to ATN in consumer and prosumer thermal imaging and digital night vision optics — offering thermal scopes (Trail, Thermion), monoculars (Helion, Axion) and binoculars that overlap ATN's ThOR, BlazeHunter and Binox product lines across similar price tiers and hunter/LE use cases.
- Sig Sauer Electro-Optics: Sig Sauer's Electro-Optics division produces digital day/night scopes (Echo3, Echo BDX), thermal optics and BDX ballistic rangefinders that compete head-to-head with ATN's X-Sight, ThOR and ABL lines for the same hunting and tactical customer base with comparable feature sets and ASPs.
Emerging players
- Hikmicro: Hikmicro is a rapidly emerging Chinese player in consumer and prosumer thermal imaging — offering thermal scopes (Stellar, Thunder), monoculars (Falcon, Lynx) and handheld units that overlap ATN's ThOR and BlazeHunter product positioning, typically at more aggressive price points and putting pressure on ATN's mid-tier ASPs.
- InfiRay Outdoor: InfiRay Outdoor is an emerging competitor focused on consumer and prosumer thermal optics — including thermal scopes (Tube), monoculars (Rico, Mini, Finder) and clip-ons — that compete with ATN's ThOR, Blaze and TICO product families across similar hunting and outdoor use cases.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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American Technologies Network, Corp. leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
American Technologies Network, Corp. funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about American Technologies Network, Corp.
What does American Technologies Network, Corp. do?
American Technologies Network (ATN) manufactures and sells advanced electro-optical imaging products, including thermal rifle scopes, thermal monoculars, thermal binoculars, digital day/night vision scopes, smart laser rangefinders, and accessories. The company's products are used for hunting, wildlife observation, security, tactical operations, and search and rescue, and feature proprietary Obsidian processors, the 6th Generation thermal engine, SharpIR AI image enhancement, and the Smart BIX ballistic data exchange system.
Is American Technologies Network, Corp. a public or private company?
American Technologies Network, Corp. is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was American Technologies Network, Corp. founded?
American Technologies Network, Corp. was founded in 1995. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is American Technologies Network, Corp. based?
American Technologies Network, Corp. is headquartered in South San Francisco, United States, in the North America region.
How does American Technologies Network, Corp. make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Thermal and Night Vision Optics Hardware is the primary driver. The others are accessories and Add-ons and laser Rangefinders.
Who are American Technologies Network, Corp.'s main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Leupold & Stevens, Vortex Optics, Trijicon, Burris Optics and Teledyne FLIR. Direct peers are Armasight (by Teledyne FLIR), Pulsar (Yukon Advanced Optics Worldwide) and Sig Sauer Electro-Optics. Emerging players are Hikmicro and InfiRay Outdoor.
Does American Technologies Network, Corp. have an API?
No public API is recorded for American Technologies Network, Corp..
What industry is American Technologies Network, Corp. in?
American Technologies Network, Corp.'s product category is Thermal Imaging and Night Vision Optics. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAMAKAC, Optics & Sighting Devices Retail (Scopes, Binoculars, Rangefinders), with a secondary code of CRAMAAAK, Wildlife Viewing & Optics (Binoculars, Spotting Scopes) Retail. Its NAICS code is 33451 and its SIC code is 3827.