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USBExt3c simplifies deployment and management of USB-based collaboration systems across modern meeting environments BOULDER, Colorado / February 3, 2026 — Acroname announces the USBExt3c, the industry’s first managed USB-C extender, designed to simplify and scale bring-your- own-meeting (BYOM…

High-bandwidth peripheral sharing and host switchingThunderbolt and USB4 peripherals provide high data rates for pro workflows such as fast attached storage, multi-monitor docks, and studio audio interfaces.These devices typically support only a single host connection. Acroname’s USB-C-Switch Pro…

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How Twocanoes used Acroname’s raw API access to automate the "impossible" Mac DFU restore process.We recently sat down with Timothy Perfitt, founder of Twocanoes Software, to discuss how he built DFU Blaster — a tool for Mac Admins that automates the restoration of modern Macs. By combining his…

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-…

A New Law for a Common ChargerStarting December 28, 2024, the European Union will require that many consumer electronics — including phones, tablets, cameras, headphones, and handheld game consoles — use USB-C as the standard port for wired charging. Laptops will follow in spring 2026.This…

USB3 Vision cameras are an ideal choice for many industrial computer vision applications due to their high performance, low cost, and extensive software support.  However, cable length is limited to 3-5 m for passive USB cables. The Acroname USBExt3c  extends that length to 100 m,…

Even USB experts can get tripped up by USB cable names   Here's a frustrating example; imagine you are trying to choose among cables with the following descriptions:USB 3.0USB 3.1 Gen 1USB 3.2 Gen 1SuperSpeed USBUSB 5GbpsWhich one is the fastest?  Believe it or not, they all describe…

A new paradigm of testing created a low-maintenance, high-throughput, scalable automated test-system ABSTRACTAdoption and integration of USB-C chargers and hubs in automotive applications is driving a need for an updated approach to production tests due to USB-C’s connector density, high…

Manager's Summary Choosing the right programmable USB hub from Acroname depends on your team's technical requirements and budget. If your lab demands 10 Gbps data transfer, robust USB-C power delivery, and comprehensive monitoring, the USBHub3c is the top-tier choice. The USBHub3+ offers high…