Press Releases

As our new products are designed and released for sale we make them known to public through various trade publications. You will now be able to catch up on the latest technology we have to offer as soon as it hits the market.

B&B Electronics Provides Communications Infrastructure for final leg of Volvo Ocean Race in Galway, Ireland
	2012 July 3 –B&B Electronics, an expert in rugged wireless and wired M2M connectivity solutions, announced that its European operation has provided an extensive fiber, cellular and wireless communications network for the Volvo Ocean Race Galway Grand Finale (http://www.volvooceanracegalway.ie/), the nine-day festival built around the final leg and finish line of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 in Galway, Ireland, June 30 – July 8. Read the entire news release.

B&B Electronics Launches its First 802.11 WiFi Access Point for Industrial M2M Applications
	2012 May 2 – B&B Electronics Manufacturing Co., Inc., a leading developer of rugged wireless and wired M2M connectivity solutions for harsh environments, today launched its first 802.11 b/g WiFi access point to provide M2M equipment with wireless networking capabilities. This industrial-grade wireless access point is the first fruit of B&B's October 2011 acquisition of Quatech, whose AirborneT wireless networking devices feature WiFi connectivity technology to network-enable industrial M2M devices. B&B Electronics' Airborne 802.11 b/g access point appears in two forms Read the entire news release.

Ruggedized USB Isolators from B&B Electronics Stand Up to Tough Industrial Environments
	2012 March 12 – B&B Electronics Manufacturing Co., Inc., a leading developer of rugged wireless and wired M2M connectivity solutions for harsh environments, has expanded its family of USB isolators. Designed to isolate and protect connected equipment from surges, spikes and electrostatic discharges carried on USB cable, the new one-port UlinxT UHR401 and two-port Ulinx UHR402 USB isolators also protect themselves by virtue of their tough construction. Unlike consumer-grade USB hubs, Ulinx hubs are built to withstand industrial networking hazards like shock, drop, vibration, electromagnetic interference (EMI) and temperature extremes. They are equipped with high retention ports that hold USB cables firmly in place to eliminate data loss, and in extreme cases, the risk for fire caused by loose cables and arcing. Read the entire news release.

B&B Electronics Expands Its Wireless Reach with Acquisition of Conel and Its Portfolio of Cellular Routers and Gateways
	2012 March 2 –B&B Electronics (www.bb-elec.com), a developer of wired and wireless connectivity technology, has deepened its wireless solution portfolio with the acquisition of Conel s.r.o. (http://www.conel.cz/en/homepage) of the Czech Republic. Conel is a well-established market leader in reliable and secure wireless communications routers, gateways and devices that connect cellular networks to Ethernet, serial and other data networks. Read the entire news release.

Install Ethernet Anywhere with Compact, Economical Serial Servers from B&B Electronics
	2012 February 14 – B&B Electronics Manufacturing Co., Inc., a leading developer of rugged wireless and wired M2M connectivity solutions for harsh environments, today expanded its family of Ethernet serial servers with the VlinxT VESP211 series of small form factor serial servers. VESP211 Serial Servers connect RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 serial devices to Ethernet networks, allowing the serial devices to become nodes on the network. With a footprint of only 5.1 x 7.6 x 2.5 cm, these compact servers make it easy to network-enable any serial device, even in tight installation spaces. Read the entire news release.

USB Isolation - Strong Enough for Medical Applications
	2010 May 11 – Every second counts in a hospital environment. And so does isolation safety. Medical systems require at least two independent isolation systems to protect patients and personnel. Some systems must comply with the IEC60601 standard - isolation of all interfaces, peripherals or data collection devices that come in contact with the patient. B&B Electronics’ new USB isolator, with 4kV isolation, conforms to IEC60601 specifications for hospital and medical applications. Read the entire news release.

WiFi Ethernet Serial Servers on the High Seas
	2009 October 15 - VlinxT WiFi Ethernet serial servers, from B&B Electronics Manufacturing Company, Inc., are a "seaworthy" alternative to the cost and time required to string cable through the often tight quarters of ocean-going vessels. Read the entire news release.

More Backhoes and Less Backlog with Zlinx® Wireless Devices and Enhanced Zlinx® Manager Software
	2009 September 28 - A manufacturer of world renowned "green" agricultural, consumer and construction equipment has implemented B&B Electronics' Zlinx wireless products. With the installation of B&B Electronics' Zlinx wireless products, featuring Zlinx Manager Software, AGVs are now wirelessly managed through the PLC and processes are maintained by a single, remote group. Quality control improved and manufacturing lead times were reduced. Read the entire news release.

B&B Electronics Signs Partnership with N-TRON
	2009 September 10 - B&B Electronics Manufacturing Co. Inc announces initiatives to broaden its depth and distribution of rugged network products and solutions by signing a partnership and distribution agreement with N-TRON Corporation, a leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of Ethernet networking equipment for industrial applications. Read the entire news release.

B&B Electronics Manufacturing Company gründet Vertriebspartnerprogramm Strategie nach dem Motto „Global denken, lokal handeln“
	2009 May 14 - B&B Electronics Manufacturing Company, Hersteller von seriellen und Ethernet-Kommunikationsprodukten mit Hauptsitz in Ottawa (Illinois, USA) und EMEA-Hauptsitz in Galway (Irland), hat die Gründung seines Vertriebspartnerprogramms bekannt gegeben, das im Laufe der nächsten 12 Monate global eingeführt werden soll. Read the entire news release.