Company Timeline

  • January 2012

    AuthenTec Acquires Proxure to Enhance Security Offerings for Consumers, Small Businesses

  • December 2011

    AuthenTec Acquires PeerSec Networks to Strengthen Leadership in Embedded Security

  • August 2011

    NXP, AuthenTec and DeviceFidelity Complete First Fingerprint-enabled NFC Payment Transaction in the U.S.

  • May 2011

    AuthenTec Provides Content Protection Integration Services for HBO GO® Mobile

  • February 2011

    AuthenTec Selected to Provide Identity Management Software for HP Consumer Notebooks

  • January 2011

    Motorola Introduces the World’s First Android Smartphone to Incorporate a Fingerprint Sensor, AuthenTec’s AES1750

  • November 2010

    Motorola introduces the DROID Pro smartphone, the first to integrate AuthenTec's VPN Client solution for secure access to company networks

  • October 2010

    The Company introduces the world's smallest smart sensor/touch navigation device, the AES850 for smartphones and wireless devices

  • September 2010

    AuthenTec merges with UPEK to create the world's largest provider of fingerprint sensors and identity management software, offering greater scale and customer/market diversity

  • February 2011

    AuthenTec acquires SafeNet's Embedded Security Solutions division, significantly strengthening its security and identity management offering

  • November 2009

    AT&T introduces the new LG eXpo with AuthenTec's smart sensor, the first fingerprint-enabled phone available to U.S. subscribers

  • September 2009

    AuthenTec ships its 50 millionth fingerprint sensor to Fujitsu for use in a new waterproof smart phone

  • July 2009

    AuthenTec buys the assets of Atrua Technologies, adding 32 U.S. patents to its expansive IP portfolio

  • April 2009

    AuthenTec is integrated into the world's first fingerprint-enabled netbook, the ASUS Eee PC 1004DN

  • January 2009

    Fujitsu/NTT DOCOMO Ship World's First Fingerprint-enabled Waterproof Cell Phone

  • October 2008

    AuthenTec ships 40 millionth sensor

  • August 2008

    AuthenTec wins 2008 Product of the Year from National Society of Professional Engineers

  • April 2008

    AuthenTec introduces TouchStone packaging technology

  • February 2008

    AuthenTec introduced the world's most secure fingerprint sensor, the AES2810

  • December 2007

    AuthenTec ships 25 millionth sensor

  • March 2007

    AuthenTec files registration statement for proposed initial public offering

  • January 2007

    AuthenTec ships 15 millionth sensor

  • September 2006

    AuthenTec wins Wall Street Journal 2006 Technology Innovation Award

  • July 2006

    AuthenTec ships record 10 millionth biometric fingerprint sensor

  • June 2005

    AuthenTec provides advanced security to HP Notebook Computers

  • May 2005

    FORTUNE names AuthenTec a breakout company for 2005

  • July 2003

    AuthenTec fingerprint sensor is integrated into the first commercially-available biometric cell phone, made by NTT DoCoMo

  • July 2003

    AuthenTec ships one millionth fingerprint sensor

  • November 2002

    AuthenTec introduces its first slide fingerprint sensor, the AES2500

  • October 2001

    World’s smallest touch-and-go fingerprint sensor unveiled, AuthenTec’s AES3500

  • September 2001

    The ASUS B1 Notebook Series includes AuthenTec's TruePrint-based sensor – among the first PC biometric applications

  • May 2000

    Second generation fingerprint sensor is introduced, AuthenTec’s AF-S2

  • October 1999

    First AuthenTec fingerprint sensor, the AF-S1, enters volume production

  • October 1998

    AuthenTec is Founded following its spin-off from Harris Semiconductor

  • August 1997

    Harris Semiconductor unveils FingerLoc fingerprint recognition system, recognized as a finalist for Best Technology at COMDEX trade show