Here's the breakdown:
* Prepositional Phrase: "using new techniques"
* Preposition: "using"
* Object of the Preposition: "new techniques"
This phrase modifies the verb "were reproduced" by answering the question *how?* Therefore, it functions as an adverbial phrase, specifically an adverbial phrase of manner.
Let me know if you'd like to see other examples of sentences with prepositional phrases acting as adverbial phrases!