A-TECH is a Taiwan based company, founded in 1995 and co-established by senior researchers from the Industrial Technology Research Institute of Taiwan (ITRI). Their experienced staff have taken part in many automated projects over the years regarding machine control, electronic and optical system, LCD and PCB laser repair, and semiconductor related tasks. Mechanical, Electrical, Optical, Control, and Systems integration are the company’s core values to meet our customers’ needs, and they focus on technology, service, and state of the art techniques for the quality. They are diligent in innovation technique to create highest value and profitability for their clients, here is an interview with Ms Kate Chien of A-Tech
Electronics Buzz: What specialized products does A-Tech System Co Ltd. offer?
Kate Chien: The main services that we concentrate on are TFT-LCD and PCB laser repair solution
Electronics Buzz: Automation and robotics is the future. What are your views on this?
Kate Chien: Automation and robotics will surely be in demand in the future and from a long-term perspective, it will help to decrease production costs, and make standards for quality control.
Electronics Buzz: What are the three big trends you foresee in automation?
Kate Chien: The three big trends we foresee for the automation sector are Automotive Innovations, use of Artificial Intelligence and Remote service / on-line service
Electronics Buzz: Why is India a lucrative market for A-Tech System Co Ltd.?
Kate Chien: India is a lucrative market because of the potential, Global supply chain change from China to India and with local economic growth needs
Electronics Buzz: Which are the sectors in India that you see potential demand for your offering?
Kate Chien: In India the potential sectors would be in TFT-LCD laser repair system and Laser marking system
Electronics Buzz: What is the potential business you expect to garner in India?
Kate Chien: We want to build our business in the Laser application related projects and machines
Electronics Buzz: How does A-Tech System Co Ltd. stand out against the domestic manufacturers of magnet in India?
Kate Chien: We have a better understanding of the sector and have team of more experienced engineers and offer good quality products
Electronics Buzz: How many countries outside Taiwan have you created your presence?
Kate Chien: We are present in Japan, China, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
Electronics Buzz: What was the strategic focus to partner with TPC?
Kate Chien: TPC helps A-Tech to get sales channels and make A-Tech aware of the India market ecosystem.
Electronics Buzz: Do you have any presence in India? What are the business plans in India for the next 5 years?
Kate Chien: We don’t have an agent or representative in India. We will seek the possibility to build up a sales channel in India.
Electronics Buzz: How do you plan to expand your business in India?
Kate Chien: We plan to take part in activities such on-line exhibition, TAITRA events and other industry events to promote our services and products
Electronics Buzz: What are the key challenges you face in the Indian market?
Kate Chien: The key challenge for us is marketing research and finding the best business partner or company who would be the right fit to lead A-Tech to its customers.
Electronics Buzz: Post Covid how has the sector fared and what are your key strategic plans?
Kate Chien: We had to deal with critical issues like lack of material, cost rise and longer lead time, but we have been closely coordinating with our suppliers and rescheduled our production plans to reduce our gap to customer’s demand.
