What Acroname does

Acroname Inc., founded in 1994 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, designs and manufactures programmable USB hubs, switches, extenders, and modular manufacturing test instrumentation under its registered BrainStem® platform. The company's core product line centers on USBHub3c (an 8-port USB-C hub with Power Delivery analyzer and AnyPort flexible port assignment), USBHub3+ (an industrial 8-port 5Gbps hub with auto-switching for BYOD conference rooms), the newly launched USB-C-Switch Pro supporting USB4/Thunderbolt at 40 Gbps with 240W Extended Power Range, and the USBExt3c managed USB-C extender leveraging Valens Semiconductor VS6320 silicon for up to 100m HDBaseT-USB3 reach. The Manufacturing Test Module (MTM) family provides modular DAQ, power, relay, IO-serial, and microcontroller building blocks for production test stations. As of February 2026, Acroname operates as a subsidiary of Valens Semiconductor.

The BrainStem platform is the technical backbone, providing a multi-language API (C++, Python, .NET, REST) and HubTool GUI for software-controlled port switching, USB Power Delivery negotiation, voltage and current monitoring, and per-pin control of Vbus, Vconn, CC lines, and data lines. Acroname has built integrations with Extron AV control systems, Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, and National Instruments TestStand, and offers TAA-compliant and NIST-calibrated variants of its products for federal and regulated manufacturing channels. The company also resells Hokuyo LIDAR, Devantech sonar and relay modules, and historically Terabee sensors as complementary components in robotics and industrial automation builds.

Acroname's revenue model is predominantly hardware sales — USBHub3+, USB-C-Switch Pro, and USBExt3c list at $845-$950, while MTM modules range from $230 to $725 — augmented by software feature licenses (Control Room License $200, PD Logger $400, Quick Charge $100), extended warranties ($50-$85 annually), and accessories such as Mean Well-customized power adapters. Go-to-market combines direct e-commerce through acroname.com/store with public pricing for self-serve buyers, a 'Request A Demo' enterprise field sales motion for complex deployments, and event-driven demand generation at conferences such as InfoComm 2026. Customer segments span horizontally across electronics manufacturers and USB test labs, enterprise conference room integrators, manufacturing quality assurance teams, industrial automation engineers, and robotics developers.

Name

Acroname

Legal name

Acroname Inc

Website

https://acroname.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Acroname designs and manufactures programmable USB hubs, switches, extenders, and modular test instrumentation on its BrainStem platform, serving electronics manufacturers, USB test labs, conference room integrators, and robotics developers. The company is a subsidiary of Valens Semiconductor.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

USB Test and Validation Instrumentation

NAICS

Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (3341), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Electronic Connectors (3678), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

USB Hubs (USB-A/USB-C) (HDACAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tablet/Ultrabook Docking & Connectivity (Docks, Hubs, Adapters) (HDACAMAM), Charging Docks, Stations & Multi-Port Hubs (CRACATAF)

Keywords

• Programmable USB hubs
• USB testing automation
• Manufacturing test modules
• USB-C power delivery
• Conference room USB switching

Headquarters

HQ city

Boulder

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Acroname generates revenue primarily through the sale of programmable USB hubs, switches, extenders, and Manufacturing Test Modules (MTM). Products include USBHub3c, USBHub3+, USB-C-Switch Pro, USBExt3c, and various MTM instrumentation modules.
2. Software Licenses: Software feature licenses are sold as add-ons to hardware products, including Control Room License ($200), PD Logger Feature ($400), Quick Charge Feature ($100), and Serial Control Feature.
3. Extended Warranties: Extended warranty options are offered for MTM modules and USBHub products, with prices ranging from $50 to $85 for 1-year extended coverage.
4. Accessories and Power Supplies: Sale of complementary products including power adapters (100W, 280W, 480W options), mounting brackets, DIN rail kits, and calibration certificates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Acroname designs, manufactures, and sells industrial programmable USB hubs, USB-C/USB4 switches, USB-C extenders, and modular Manufacturing Test (MTM) instrumentation, all controlled by its proprietary BrainStem API platform. These products enable automated USB Power Delivery testing, conference room BYOD/BYOM host switching, and modular manufacturing test systems for electronics OEMs, device labs, and AV integrators.

Product overview

Acroname offers industrial programmable USB hubs, switches, and extenders built on the BrainStem platform. The core portfolio includes USBHub3c (USB-C hub with Power Delivery analyzer up to 100W per port), USBHub3+ (8-port 5Gbps hub with auto-switching for BYOD conference rooms), USB-C-Switch Pro (USB4/Thunderbolt switch supporting 40Gbps and 240W EPR), and USBExt3c (managed USB-C extender for enterprise AV environments up to 100m). The MTM (Modular Manufacturing Test) system provides test instrumentation modules including DAQ, power, relay, and IO modules for manufacturing and validation testing. Acroname also distributes third-party sensors including Hokuyo LiDAR/rangefinders and Devantech sonar modules. Software offerings include BrainStem API (C++, Python, .NET, REST), HubTool GUI, and feature licenses for PD logging, PD building, and control room integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• USBHub3c Programmable USB-C Hub Programmable USB-C hub with integrated Power Delivery analyzer and tester, 10 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen2x1 across 8 ports (6 individually controllable dual-data dual-power ports plus control and power input), AnyPort upstream/downstream flexibility, RS-232 control, and up to 100W laptop charging per port for device labs and test environments.
• USBHub3+ Programmable Industrial USB Hub Industrial USB 5 Gbps hub with 8 programmable ports and 2 upstream host connections in rugged steel housing, featuring auto-switching between host devices for BYOD conference rooms and ESD-protected design for demanding industrial environments.
• USB-C-Switch Pro (S110) Managed USB4/USB-C Switch Managed USB4/USB-C switch with 4:1/1:4 port selection, 40 Gbps bandwidth, and Extended Power Range (EPR) up to 240W, designed for automated device testing, validation, and A/V USB-C switching with USB Power Delivery monitoring and injection.
• USBExt3c Managed USB-C Extender Managed USB-C Extender and Switcher with high-speed USB over Cat-x infrastructure supporting up to 100m HDBaseT-USB3, 10 Gbps local and 5 Gbps extension bandwidth, and up to 60W power delivery to remote peripherals for enterprise and industrial AV environments.
• MTM Evaluation Kit Comprehensive evaluation and development kit for the Modular Manufacturing Test (MTM) platform, bundling the MTM Development Board, USBStem Module, 1-Channel Power Module, IO Serial Module, 12V/5A power supply, and USB cable for prototyping test systems.
• MTM-DAQ-2 16-Channel Analog DAQ Module 16-channel analog data acquisition module for precision measurements of analog voltages in manufacturing or R&D testing environments, with optional NIST calibration certification.
• MTM-Load-1 DC Load Module 1-channel DC load module with ultra-small footprint for load-testing battery chargers, amplifiers, USB power outputs, and motor driver circuits in production or validation test environments.
• MTM-PM-1 DC Power Module 1-channel DC power module optimized for powering devices requiring stable power under large transient loads during manufacturing and R&D testing, particularly devices using LiPo or similar batteries.
• MTM-Relay Solid-State Relay Module 4-channel solid-state relay (SSR) module for automated manufacturing test systems requiring switching of industrial control voltages up to 60V and 6A DC/RMS.
• MTM-IO-Serial USB Hub and IO Module Software-controlled USB hub and IO module featuring adjustable rail GPIO ports, high current drivers, software-controlled USB 2.0 hub, and serial UART ports controlled by BrainStem technology.
• MTM-USBStem USB Microcontroller Module USB microcontroller module enabling communications between a host PC and any module on the BrainStem bus, providing wide-range IO capabilities for test environment control.
• MTM-EtherStem Ethernet Microcontroller Module Ethernet microcontroller module enabling communication between host-based applications and any MTM module on the BrainStem bus for test direction, control, data collection, or loading reflex programs.
• BrainStem Platform and API Networking and API control component of Acroname's unified test platform, providing the BrainStem API (C++, Python, .NET, REST), HubTool GUI, and SDK for device control, communication, and system integration across the MTM and programmable USB product portfolio.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Valens SemiconductorcoreTechnology or Integration · 3 February 2026Acroname's USBExt3c managed USB-C extender is built on Valens Semiconductor's VS6320 USB extension technology, enabling reliable USB 3.2 connectivity over HDBaseT up to 100 meters. Acroname is positioned as a Valens Semiconductor company.
• Hokuyo AutomaticminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAcroname carries and resells Hokuyo LIDAR and laser rangefinder sensors including models UTM-30LX-EW, UTM-30LX, UST-10LX, UST-05LA, UST-05LN, and URG-04LX-UG01.
• DevantechminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAcroname carries and resells Devantech products including sonar rangefinders (SRF04, SRF05, SRF10, SRF02), Ethernet relay modules (ETH008), and related accessories.
• TerabeeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAcroname served as North American reseller for Terabee TeraRanger sensors, a partnership announced approximately 10 years ago based on blog context.
• Poly (Plantronics)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcroname has partnered with Poly (now part of HP) in the past, recommending Poly cameras and microphones for use with Acroname USB hubs in conference room applications.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Keysight Technologies: Keysight is a broad test-and-measurement incumbent whose USB and power-delivery test solutions serve similar enterprise and compliance lab customers as Acroname, but as part of a much wider instrumentation portfolio.
• National Instruments (NI): NI's modular PXI-based test platforms and TestStand software target the same manufacturing-test and validation workflows as Acroname's MTM modules, but with a broader, enterprise-grade instrumentation portfolio.
• Belkin: Belkin (and Belkin-owned Linksys) ships broad USB-C hubs, docks, and charging accessories through retail — adjacent rather than head-to-head with Acroname's programmable/test focus, but serving the same buyer need.

Direct peers

• Total Phase: Total Phase makes USB, I2C, SPI, and CAN protocol analyzers and host adapters used by embedded engineers for device validation and debugging — directly overlapping with Acroname's USB testing and validation use cases.
• Ellisys: Ellisys builds USB and Bluetooth protocol analyzers and compliance test equipment targeting silicon vendors and device developers — the closest direct competitor in USB-C/USB4/Thunderbolt test instrumentation.
• StarTech.com: StarTech.com is a long-standing IT peripherals maker with deep USB hub, KVM, and connectivity product lines, competing in the same enterprise and prosumer segments Acroname serves.
• Teledyne LeCroy: Teledyne LeCroy (formerly LeCroy) produces protocol analyzers and exercisers for USB, PCIe, and Thunderbolt — directly competing with Acroname in the USB4/Thunderbolt validation segment that the USB-C-Switch Pro targets.
• Plugable Technologies: Plugable designs and sells USB-C hubs, docking stations, and KVM switches for prosumer and enterprise users — overlapping directly with Acroname's USBHub3+ and BYOD conference room products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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