API was founded in 1987 when Dr. Kam Lau invented the first laser tracker. In the years since, API has refined tracking technology, building models that offered greater precision and portability. API has also developed products for machine tool calibration and other manufacturing processes. API has grown steadily over the years and today is a thriving global company with a presence in Europe, India, China and South America.
Over its history, API has proven the usefulness of its products in a range of applications, from alignments and reverse engineering to tooling and robotics. Even as API continues to improve its technology, it is also finding new uses for the capabilities of its current product line.