A Ten-Year Journey Sparked by a Single Idea
Every airsoft player holds a unique night battle in their heart.
Sometimes it’s a friendly skirmish.
Other times, it’s the thrill of a long-awaited competition.
And often, it’s simply a quiet moment, just you and the glowing arc of a BB slicing through the night.
In those moments, it only takes a spark to light up your game.
From that single spark, ACETECH was born. And with it, the journey began.
A One-Man Battlefield: Eric's First Step in 2015
In 2015, in a dimly lit studio in Taiwan, a lone man named Eric sat at a desk, repeatedly testing circuits and adjusting LED brightness.
He noticed a neglected gap in the airsoft market - tracer units.
At that time, most tracers were underpowered, overpriced, and impractical. Eric asked himself:
"What if someone made a tracer unit that was truly bright, reliable, and unique?"
He didn’t wait for someone else. He founded ACETECH and pioneered a high-intensity UV LED tracer system, applying flashbulb-driving principles to boost performance.
His guiding mission:
"I want to create the brightest tracer unit in the world."
That belief never changed.
2016: The Birth of AT1000 — Lighting Up the World
In 2016, after a full year of development, ACETECH launched its very first product—the AT1000 tracer unit.
The AT1000 made an immediate impact across the global airsoft community. Its unmatched brightness, outstanding stability, and pioneering use of UV LED technology set it apart from anything else on the market. At the time, it was widely recognized as the brightest tracer unit in the world.
For Eric, the AT1000 wasn’t just a successful launch; it was his breakout creation. It marked the true beginning of ACETECH. What had once been an unknown brand was now standing on the global stage for the first time.
From that point on, ACETECH was no longer just a product. It stood for something greater:
"Players deserve gear built with real quality."
Walking the Long Night: From Chronographs to Smart Modules (2016–2017)
The AT1000 brought ACETECH recognition, but for Eric and his young company, it was only the beginning.
He knew that becoming a true technology brand meant offering more than just one product.
So he began the next phase of development. ACETECH introduced several key innovations:
- AC6000 Chronograph: A high-precision FPS and RPS meter that brought professional-grade measurement tools to players.
- i-Tracer: A groundbreaking smart module that combined tracer functionality, chronograph, and MOSFET control into one unit.
- AC5000 Chronograph: A lightweight, more affordable version of the AC6000 that made precision tools accessible to more players.
Eric’s commitment was clear:
"At ACETECH, no matter the challenge, excellence is the only standard."
From One Man to a Team: The Turning Point of 2018
By 2018, Eric took a major step: he built a team and began scaling ACETECH into a full innovation-driven brand.
That year marked the shift to pistol type airsoft tracer units:
- Lighter: Compact and compatible with most handguns.
- Lighter S: The world’s smallest tracer for standard pistol threads.
At the time, most airsoft accessories still relied on alkaline batteries. But as lithium battery and USB charging trends gained momentum in consumer electronics, ACETECH embraced the shift. By adopting these technologies, the company was able to dramatically shrink the size of its tracer units while improving their efficiency.
This leap forward opened the door to the pistol airsoft market. What started with rifle accessories now began to enter the loadouts of pistol players around the world.
A Three-Year Leap: Bluetooth, Modularity, and RGB (2019–2021)
2019: Lighter BT Introduces Bluetooth and Mobile Integration
In 2019, ACETECH introduced a breakthrough that redefined what players could expect from their gear: the Lighter BT, the world’s first tracer unit with integrated Bluetooth connectivity.
More than just a tracer unit in name, the Lighter BT introduced Bluetooth-powered smart functionality with a built-in chronograph and real-time performance tracking through the ACESOFT App. Players could monitor FPS, RPS, and energy (Joule) data directly from their smartphones, all while switching seamlessly between red and green tracer BBs.
This wasn’t just a feature upgrade — it marked the beginning of smart airsoft, where technology and gameplay came together to give players hands-on control, real-time insights, and smarter tactical decisions.
2020: AT2000 Launches Modular Tracer Design
In 2020, ACETECH turned its attention to the growing demand for customization and modularity in airsoft gear.
That year, it launched the AT2000, a modular tracer unit engineered to fit directly inside standard suppressors. Players no longer had to alter their guns or replace major components — just insert the module and go.
This wasn’t just an upgrade in technology; it reflected a shift in philosophy:
“From follow what’s predefined” to “build what fits you.”
The modular concept later evolved into more advanced systems like the AT2000R, Blaster M, and Bifrost M. ACETECH was no longer simply producing tracer units — it was developing a customizable, scalable platform tailored to player preferences.
2021: Bifrost Launches the RGB Tracer Era
In 2021, ACETECH introduced the Bifrost, a tracer unit that ushered in a new era by bringing RGB lighting effects to the airsoft battlefield.
The Bifrost didn’t just light up BBs — it transformed each shot into a vibrant display, simulating rainbow streaks, fire effects, and flicker modes. Every round painted the night sky like a neon ribbon.
For the first time, players experienced lighting not just as visibility, but as a form of style and self-expression.
The Bifrost quickly became a viral sensation, appearing in YouTube reviews around the world and turning RGB tracer technology from a niche novelty into a must-have trend.
With this, ACETECH officially launched the age of visual tactics.
Expanding the Blueprint: Custom Tracers for Signature Platforms (2022)
With RGB and modular systems now fully realized, ACETECH asked a new question:
What if every player's favorite gun had a tracer built just for it?
In 2022, the company began designing dedicated tracer units specifically tailored for iconic platforms. These weren’t just accessories—they were purpose-built enhancements that matched the distinct form and function of individual guns:
- Genesis: Created for Glock G17 and G19 models, this tracer integrated seamlessly with the pistol’s outline, combining an extended barrel housing, RGB tracer functionality, and a built-in laser.
- Thor: Designed exclusively for the Krytac Kriss Vector, the Thor matched the weapon’s unique shape and front-end geometry, delivering flawless visual integration alongside superior tracer performance.
- Quark K: Built specifically for the Tokyo Marui KSG triple-shot shotgun, the Quark K featured full-color RGB output, a built-in flashlight, and motion-activated controls.
ACETECH believed that every weapon had its own identity — and a matching tracer should be part of it.
Reinventing the Grenade: The ACEHIVE Quick-Loading System (2023)
In 2023, ACETECH turned its attention to a smaller, often underserved segment of the airsoft market: 40mm grenades.
The problem with traditional grenade shells?
Clunky and it broke the flow of the game.
Reloading was tedious, the pace of play got disrupted, and the user experience was anything but smooth. ACETECH set out to change that.
That same year, it introduced a revolutionary system: the ACEHIVE and Spawner, a fast-loading combo that let players refill and deploy a 40mm shell in under three seconds.
The system’s intuitive design and convenience quickly won over the airsoft community, earning praise for its innovation and performance.
The Next Stage of Customization: The First Tracer-Enabled Grenade Launcher (2024)
In 2024, ACETECH launched one of its most visually spectacular and entertainment-driven products yet—the Volcano Tracer Grenade Launcher.
This wasn’t just another 40mm launcher.
Volcano was the world’s first 40mm grenade launcher with a built-in RGB tracer system. A single trigger pull could unleash dozens of BBs in a colorful display, lighting up the battlefield like a firework show.
But what made the Volcano truly remarkable wasn’t just its firepower—it was the gameplay experience.
It carried over all the visual flair of the Bifrost, but added a new layer of interactivity and customization:
- Seven fire mode options let users switch between red, green, purple, and more.
- Fast reloads meant players could swap shells and charge back in like drawing a blade.
- The top rail supported sights, flashlights, or grips depending on personal tactical needs.
Everything about Volcano was designed to feel like a performance stage built for your own unique style.
Did it make you feel like the game had completely changed?
That was the real question.
Ten Years of Light: From Solo Brand to Global Leader (2025)
In 2025, ACETECH celebrated a full decade of innovation and growth.
In those ten years, it had steadily risen to become the world’s leading brand in airsoft technology.
From the debut of the AT1000 to RGB tracer trails that lit up fields around the globe;
From a one-man startup to a leader in tactical visual technology,
ACETECH’s story is a timeline written in a legacy built on light trails.
But that timeline isn’t just a record.
It’s a launchpad.
2025 is not the end. We’re still moving forward.
The next chapter will be written by all of us — together.
Light up your game.
That phrase hasn’t changed in ten years.
And it’s what keeps ACETECH going.
