Message from Mike...
Welcome to Aqueous Technologies!
Celebrating Over Three Decades of Excellence – Aqueous Technologies in 2025
Since our inception in 1992, Aqueous Technologies has been a trailblazer in innovation, environmental responsibility, and product reliability within the electronic assembly industry. Now in 2025, we are proud to celebrate over 30 years of providing state-of-the-art cleaning/defluxing solutions and cleanliness quantification systems that set the standard for performance and sustainability.
A Legacy of Environmental Responsibility
Environmental stewardship has been at the heart of our mission since day one. All our cleaning systems are available in zero discharge configurations—eliminating environmental liability while advancing technology responsibly. These sustainable solutions empower our customers to reduce their ecological footprint without compromising on performance, underscoring our commitment to harmonizing innovation with environmental care.
Reliability Redefined
Reliability is the cornerstone of our products. Our advanced cleaning/defluxing systems ensure the removal of harmful residues, enhancing the reliability of electronic assemblies and exceeding industry standards. Coupled with our cleanliness quantification tools, we provide comprehensive solutions for maintaining compliance with the latest IPC process monitoring requirements. These offerings enable our customers to meet the highest benchmarks of dependability in their projects.
Driving Education and Collaboration
For more than three decades, education has been integral to our approach. We remain committed to fostering a community of learning and collaboration, equipping industry professionals with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions. By sharing valuable insights and resources, we aim to empower our customers to achieve outstanding outcomes while advancing the entire industry.
Looking Ahead to the Future
Thank you for visiting Aqueous Technologies. As you explore our offerings, you’ll discover a legacy built on innovation, sustainability, and unwavering reliability. Together, let’s continue shaping a future where cutting-edge solutions drive the success of your products while safeguarding the environment. Here’s to advancing technology responsibly—today and beyond.
Mike’s Bio:
Mike began his career in the electronic assembly equipment industry in 1985. Mike founded Aqueous Technologies in 1992 in response to the Montreal Protocol and the resulting international treaty banning most popular cleaning/defluxing solvents.
Mike is an internationally known speaker on the subject of increasing reliability through contamination removal and cleanliness quantification techniques and procedures. Mike was awarded “Distinguish Speaker Status” with SMTA in 2018 and received the “Rich Freiberger Best of Conference Award” in 2019.
Mike is an elected member of the SMTA Global Board of Directors where he is Vice President of Communications. Mike is the Conference Chair for the SMTA Pan Pacific Strategic Electronics Symposium (PanPac). Mike is also Vice President of Technical Programs for the Los Angeles / Orange County SMTA Chapter.
Mike is the host of the popular Reliability Matters Podcast as well as The Reluctant Entrepreneur Podcast.