We are the worlds leading company for wood scanning systems
For more than 25 years, ATB has been helping wood processing companies increase yield, improve grading accuracy, and automate quality control through advanced scanning and automation technology.
ATB combines innovative wood scanner systems, high-precision camera technology, intelligent software, and advanced laser measurement to create reliable solutions for modern wood processing environments. Our technologies optimize production processes in real time while delivering maximum accuracy, speed, and operational reliability. Even under demanding industrial conditions.
As a family-owned company operating worldwide, we combine high-precision engineering, innovative scanner technology, and intelligent automation with direct support, fast response times, and long-term partnerships.
Team
Our Story
1996
Establishment of the company “Angewandte Technologien Blank ATB”: Workshop in the attic and software development in the living room
1996
Presentation of the frontside scanner ARGUS Frontal, still exemplary for the texture recognition of timber.
1997
Launch of initial products and ideas. ATB gains recognition in the woodworking industry and relocates to Buch to support expansion and a growing workforce.
1997
Development of the glue application scanner ARGUS Checker for detection of PVA-ropes and control of the resorcine application on formwork girders.
1998
Installation if the first colour scanner ARGUS Spectra for sorting of mosaic parquet. Easy handling and high-class sorting due to novel recognition logic guarantee the great success of the product
2001
Installation of the fastest scanner for sorting of profiled timber in the Netherlands: The throughput rate of 450m/min combned with a length resolution of less than 0,6 mm are unmatched till then.
2002
Official opening of the new company building—state-of-the-art and as progressive as ATB’s products, featuring a passive-house design with solar and pellet heating, earth tube air systems, and rainwater reuse.
2003
Enhancement of the product range by the mechanisation “TransSort”. ATB now acts as complete provider for destacking, automatic quality sorting, transport devices and stacking of parquet lamellas.
2006
ATB has evolved into an international operating company: With an export proportion of 70% ATB is a world wide supplier with main focus on Western and Northern Europe.
Direct Service
Our team offers direct and reliable support to ensure your systems run smoothly.
Custom Solutions
We develop custom solutions tailored to the specific requirements of our customers.
Family-Owned
We are a family-owned and operated company with a strong commitment to quality and long-term partnerships.
Operating Worldwide
Support customers across multiple industries.
Successful around the world
