AST is an advanced technology company focused on developing & manufacturing turnkey multi-spectral imaging systems providing high-performance solutions for defect inspection & metrology using IR, visible, & UV spectrums. What has set AST aside from other solution providers / suppliers is our ability to work collaboratively with our customers to specifically tailor a system solution around their specific application & process requirements. This is achieved by continuously introducing, implementing, & integrating the latest, most advanced technology with proven, robust & reliable system platforms. The ability to combine this advanced technology providing the highest resolution, accuracy, & repeatability with innovation that delivers optimum performance & throughput to our customers deploying our system solutions. AST currently provides a range of multi-spectral imaging solutions to multiple markets & industries including Semiconductor, Photonics, Medical Device, MEMS, Aerospace, Defense, & Data Storage. As a dynamic solutions provider, our evolving capabilities & technology are well positioned to keep pace with our customers and strategic partners growing requirements for higher performance & tighter specifications. AST develops & deploys fully integrated high-speed automation solutions leveraging our core competencies include automated part-handing, ultra-high precision motion control, alignment, bonding, & sorting capability optimized to meet specific customer process & application requirements. ASTs advanced development team possesses decades of engineering experience in designing & manufacturing high-quality automation systems from concept to prototype to volume replication. AST possesses a strong presence in ASIA including our strategic partners & alliances providing applications, local factory support, and volume replication.