Experience. Expertise. Excellence. Since 1975.
Sono-Tek’s journey began in 1975 when Dr. Harvey L. Berger established the Company with a vision of enhancing efficiency, spurred by the U.S. energy crisis. With his invention of the ultrasonic spray nozzle, one of his initial endeavors was to revolutionize fuel burners for home heating, aiming to conserve oil through a more effective spray process. Other spray applications quickly followed, including blood collection tube coating and printed circuit board fluxing. Gaining a reputation as a world leader in ultrasonic spray fluxing, Sono-Tek sold thousands of fluxing systems in the 1990s and 2000s, most of which are still in use today.
As ultrasonic coating technology evolved, Sono-Tek has capitalized on its engineering prowess and application expertise to develop comprehensive coating solutions ranging from R&D machines to continuous high volume production equipment. These solutions cater to various industries, including alternative energy products such as fuel cells and solar cells, medical devices, microelectronics, glass manufacturing and other industrial coatings.
Some notable timeline events in Sono-Tek’s history include:
- In August 1998, Sono-Tek obtained its first ISO certification with a commitment to quality standards in the Company’s engineering and manufacturing practices and is currently ISO 9001:2015 certified. Click here to view our official ISO certificate.
- In 2002, Sono-Tek introduced tabletop and standalone programmable multi-axis coating systems. Over the next two decades, these systems have grown in size and sophistication, incorporating advanced robotics and refined product handling capabilities to meet evolving industry demands.
- In July 2020, Sono-Tek expanded its portfolio with the release of a line of 6-axis robotic coating platforms. The introduction of these systems increases Sono-Tek’s capabilities to coat more complex 3-dimensional surfaces and offers high-end automation for modern semiconductor and other manufacturing facilities.
- In August 2021, Sono-Tek achieved an important milestone by being uplisted onto the Nasdaq Exchange, trading under the ticker symbol SOTK.
Today, Sono-Tek has a large global presence, with six applications labs and over 50 factory-trained distributor agencies, complementing its design and manufacturing headquarters in Milton, NY. The Company offers installation, service, and applications support for its precision ultrasonic coating systems across diverse industries.
Renowned as a global leader in ultrasonic coating systems, Sono-Tek specializes in applying precise, thin film coatings to enhance functionality, protect surfaces, and strengthen parts and components. Through custom-engineered solutions and patented technology, coupled with extensive applications engineering expertise, Sono-Tek collaborates with customers to achieve tailored coating solutions for their unique needs.
A Better Way to Spray
Sono-Tek’s founder, Dr. Harvey Berger, is the inventor of ultrasonic spray nozzle technology, commercializing his patented invention in the late 1970s. Today, there are hundreds of unique applications and industries utilizing Sono-Tek ultrasonic coating technology worldwide. Sono-Tek has developed over 2,500 proven nozzle configurations in our 40+ year history.
We continue to innovate and develop new nozzle designs for next gen coating challenges, including proprietary materials of construction for added chemical resistance. Through extensive application expertise, we have streamlined and focused our nozzle product line to include those best suited to the markets we serve.
All of our coating systems fully integrate our ultrasonic spray nozzles with motion control, environmental control options, patented air shaping systems and liquid delivery configurations to suit application needs.
Sono-Tek’s expertise in ultrasonic atomization processes is unparalleled around the globe. We are the originators of this unique patented technology, and continually innovate new equipment and perfect processes for research institutions and companies worldwide. Visit how-ultrasonic-nozzles-work to learn more about our unique technology.
No other ultrasonic nozzle manufacturer can offer the level of support and applications expertise that Sono-Tek offers. Our global network of testing laboratories, service and support ensure that our customers get the best performance from our systems, consistently meeting and exceeding performance expectations. Whether developing a new process with novel materials or improving an existing one, we can help with material savings, repeatability and process optimization. Learn more about how we can help at https://www.sono-tek.com/services/.