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Preparing devices for shipment is more than boxing them up. Batteries must be at the correct state of charge, and data needs to be wiped and the OS needs to be restored.  Acroname’s USBHub3c can be used to control device provisioning and deployment, and specifically enables automated wipe-and-…

How to Automate USB-C Monitor and Dock Testing with Industrial USB HubsDevices with integrated USB-C hubs — such as monitors, docks, and KVMs — must support a broad range of USB power and data modes. Validation and testing of these devices is challenging due to the number and variety of ports, the…

Cut Test Time, Eliminate Errors, and Scale Across Lines — No Cable Flipping RequiredIf you manage production lines for devices with USB-C ports, the real challenge isn’t the port — it’s the testing.A single bad port means a return, a delay, or a hit to your metrics. And catching it after the fact?…

This guide demonstrates how to automate DFU restores of Apple Silicon MacBooks using Acroname's USBHub3c, DFU Automator, and Apple Configurator. This setup lets you manage bulk macOS provisioning, restore bricked devices, and deploy custom OS images - in batches or asynchronously - via DFU mode.…

Enhancing Production Efficiency with Batch ICP In device manufacturing, firmware is flashed onto devices using in-circuit programmers (ICPs).  automated batch programming can help remove the ICP bottleneck.  In this application note, we'll look at how to use USB port switching with…