Introduction

This case study presents how an automotive supplier was able to automate firmware and OS provisioning and End-of-Line (EOL) functional final assembly testing using Acroname industrial USB hubs and switches and their USB Host switching features.  This automation resulted in reduced cycle times, less manual intervention and fewer errors while supporting a mix of software versions on the same production line.

Multi-hosting on an Industrial USB Hub

In modern manufacturing environments, devices often rely on local USB storage for configuration and firmware updates, data logging, and backup. It is often necessary to update or process this data by connecting the drives to another host, usually by manually unplugging the drives.

Sometimes we hear from customers who have used our programmable USB hubs for unusual applications. Maybe one of these examples will help solve your problem!

The problem

Imagine this. You have a perfectly equipped conference room. The PC is linked to the room's audio and video devices such as a webcam, microphones, and speakers, allowing seamless use of platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet. But what about the times when your colleagues want to host a meeting directly from their laptop?

Over the past decade, there has been a growing trend in workplaces toward allowing employees to “bring their own device” (BYOD). Although this approach has some advantages, you should consider several significant disadvantages before implementing a BYOD policy.

This ultimate guide will go through the pros and cons of BYOD (the Bring Your Own Device policy) that you should consider as a head of a department in the workplace or institute.

Do you need RS-232 serial control for switching USB peripherals between laptops in a conference room?