Test Automation since 1976 Huntron Turns Fifty

The History of Huntron

History

Huntron is a supplier of tools for engineers and technicians who test, diagnose and troubleshoot printed circuit assemblies.
Located north of Seattle in Mill Creek, Washington, Huntron manufacturers the popular Huntron Tracker®, Huntron Workstation software and Access Robotic Probers.
Huntron was founded in 1976 with the introduction of the Huntron Tracker, the pioneering troubleshooting tool that uses power-off signature analysis to identify component failures on printed circuit boards. Over time, Huntron has added robotic automation to help deal with the increase in board complexity and help users save valuable time. The current Access Prober product line can decrease test times tenfold when compared to manual methods.
The expertise Huntron gained with developing robotic probers has allowed us to help customers automate their custom test processes such as guided DMM and oscilloscope measurements. We are continuing these efforts by designing and building open architecture, custom flying probe systems that can be customized to fit your needs.


Huntron 50 years logo

50th Anniversay message from the CEO

To our valued customers, partners, and employees,
As Huntron marks its 50th anniversary, I am honored to reflect on a milestone that represents far more than the passage of time. It represents five decades of innovation, resilience, and unwavering commitment to advancing the way the world diagnoses, troubleshoots and tests electronic systems.
Since our founding in 1976, Huntron has remained dedicated to a simple but powerful mission: to help engineers, technicians, and manufacturers work with greater confidence and efficiency. From the original Huntron Tracker to today’s advanced automation platforms, our products have continually evolved to meet the increasing complexity of modern electronics. What has never changed is our belief that precision, reliability, and ingenuity are the foundation of meaningful technological progress.
This anniversary is a tribute to the people who made it possible. To our customers, thank you for trusting Huntron as a critical part of your diagnostic workflow. Your challenges have inspired our innovations, and your feedback has shaped every generation of our technology. To our partners, thank you for your collaboration and shared commitment to excellence. And to our employees—past and present—your expertise, creativity, and dedication are the heart of this company.
As we look ahead, Huntron remains focused on delivering solutions that empower our customers in an increasingly complex electronics landscape. We will continue to invest in new technologies, strengthen our partnerships, and uphold the standards of quality that have defined us for half a century.
Reaching 50 years is both a celebration and a promise. A celebration of what we have achieved together—and a promise that Huntron will continue to lead with integrity, innovation, and purpose.
Thank you for being part of our journey. We look forward to shaping the next 50 years with you.
Brad Grams

People that contributed along they way

Current Employees
Brad Grams, Alan Howard, Brian Martin, Kiran Poovaiah, Ray Price, Jacob Schmidt, JB Short

Former Employees
Steven Allen, Mike Allenby, Vince Anello, Deborah Argle, Laurie Baine, Ed Bartlett, Dan Bell, Dan Campbell, Nic Chebeleu, Jim Crosson, Bill Curry, Debbie Dabor, Rolf Dalke, Paula Dawson, Judy Engen, Jim Graverholt, Sharon Greenwalt, Janell Hantel, Cindy Herr, Roger Herr, Jim Hoo, Steve Hooper, Bill Hunt, BJ Hunt, Bob Hunt, Guy Hunt, Tim Hunt, Kenny Johnson, Doug Krauter, AJ Lahti, Dennis Lander, Bob Lennox, KC Leung, Marilyn Mason, Vanderberg Matthew, Brenda Menehan, Don Mell, Bill Melser, Ron Mewett, Don Miller, Vera Millet, Debbie Moore, Derek Morton, Bjorn Nilsen, Tim Ogren, Harold Parker, Don Parry, Mahesh Parshotam, Rene Patterson, Jim Pennock, Andrea Philips, Eric Pierce, Greg Powers, Kendrick Rady, Tom Reddy, Ron Ren, Steve Sams, Wes Sealy, Carrie Schmidt, Tim Shirley, Curtis Smith, Carla Stewart, Tom Stewart, Suk Swearingen, Bob Teachman, Joe Toth, Bob Traulsen, Gary Traulsen, Kelly Tregallas, Laura Trenko, Ninh Troung, Jill Vanrooy, Rod Via, Kelly Vice, Bob Waldeck, Talib Wehbe, Debbie Wells, Jim Wheelock, Laura Wenneger, Yiping Xia, Paul Yeung, Bob Young, and Many others


History in pictures

Bill Hunt Article
1976 - Huntron opens for business in Lynnwood, Washington, USA.
Tracker 1005B1S
1979 - Tracker 1005B1S is introduced
Tracker 1000
1984 - Tracker 1000 is introduced
Guy 2000
1984 - The Huntron Tracker 2000 and Switcher are introduced
Bill Curry
1985 - Bill Curry becomes President of Huntron
Don Mell
1985 - Don Mell becomes Vice President of Huntron
Huntron 1986
1986 - Huntron moves to our current Mill Creek, Washington USA location
Huntron 1988
1988 - Software control and signature storage with the Tracker 5100DS
Tom Stewart
1991 - Tom Stewart becomes Vice President of Huntron
RP388 Prober
1991 - Huntron introduces full test automation with the robotic RP388 Prober
ProTrack Scanner
1995 - Variable ranging with the Huntron ProTrack
Tracker 2000
1997 - Huntron ships its 20,000th Tracker 2000
Tracker 2500
1998 - Tracker 2500 is introduced
Tracker 200
1999 - Tracker 200 is introduced
TR210
1999 - TR210 is introduced
Tracker 2700
2002 - The Tracker 2700 is introduced
Tracker 2700S
2002 - The Tracker 2700S is introduced
Access Prober
2003 - The Access Prober is introduced
Huntron Workstation Software
2006 - Huntron Workstation 4 is released bringing a new level of efficiency
Tracker PXI
2007 - Tracker PXI is introduced
Model 30
2008 - Tracker Model 30 is introduced
Tracker 2800
2008 - Huntron 2800 is introduced
Tracker 2800
2008 - Huntron 2800S is introduced
Access 2
2009 - Access 2 is introduced
Access DH
2011 - Access DH is introduced
Model 32
2014 - Tracker Model 32 is introduced
Brad Grams
2015 - Brad Grams becomes President of Huntron
Tracker 3200S
2015 - Tracker 3200S is introduced
Access DH2
2018 - The dual head Access DH2 Prober is introduced
Access RF
2019 - Access RF is introduced
Alan Howard
2021 - Alan Howard becomes Vice President of Huntron
425 Business Magazine
2022 - Huntron in 425 Business Magazine