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The Problem: Inconsistent Serial Port Assignment for multiple devicesA recurring issue when working with multiple USB-to-serial connections is that the operating system does not consistently assign port names. This is especially painful for end-of-line (EOL) functional test customers who are…

Need to control USB connections with your Extron room control system?  The Acroname USBHub3c supports Extron’s Simple Instruction Set over RS-232 serial with the addition of the Serial Control Feature license.  This lets you easily integrate USB hub control and monitoring…

Looking for the best industrial USB hub can feel like a high-stakes proposition. You need equipment that can deliver the technical performance you need — sometimes under very challenging operating conditions.So how do you find the best USB hub? That's what we're going to look into today.USB hub…

Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, developer, or just trying to troubleshoot a pesky USB device, understanding how to check the Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) of your USB can be extremely helpful. These IDs are like fingerprints for devices—they uniquely identify the manufacturer and type of…

Mobile devices are designed to survive while crammed into pockets day-in and day-out; they can even survive being handled by toddlers and teenagers. Yet placing thousands of phones or tablets onto server racks can create a more challenging environment for these devices to survive long-term. The…

Acroname’s USBHub3+ is the perfect solution for setting up an ID10T-proof BYOD conference room setup.In the attached video, we break out how simple the USBHub3+ is to use as the center of your conference room setup.  Shop USBHub3+ Full Transcript:Full Transcript: Hi, This is Lance from…

Do you need RS-232 serial control for switching USB peripherals between laptops in a conference room?Acroname offers different options for controlling the host-switching features of the USBHub3c USB-C Host-Switching HubThe Acroname USBHub3c USB-C Host Switching Hub can be controlled via USB or RS-…

Acroname has teamed up with Poly to bring you a simple and user-friendly USB switching solution for your BYOD conference room.Add BYOD, or, “Bring Your Own Device” to Your Next Conference Room MeetingPlug in your phone, laptop, tablet, or another personal device into USBHub3+ and the in-room USB…

Yujin and Hokuyo Automation Sensors (Comparison and Buying Guide)How can you automate your warehouses? Learn about two of the best sensors for factory automation and automated guided vehicles (AGV), Hokuyo and Yujin.How Robotics and Sensors Work in Automated ManufacturingThe use of robots is not…

Warehouse Automation and SensorsHow can you automate your warehouses? Should you automate your manufacturing? This article is an extension of our Hokuyo and Yujin post, and goes into more depth about warehouse automation.Why Automate Warehouses?Let's address the elephant in the room. Are robots…