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707 Dayton Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350, USA
+1 815-433-5109
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Overview
- Summary
- Advantech B+B SmartWorx is a specialized company in industrial M2M and IoT connectivity solutions for both wireless and wired networks. The company focuses on developing rugged and reliable products for mission-critical applications in remote and harsh environments. Its core competencies include the design, manufacturing, and support of network connectivity equipment. Acquired by Advantech in 2015, it operates as part of Advantech's Industrial IoT Business Group. The company provides solutions that integrate existing equipment and network technologies, facilitating evolution into more autonomous and smarter systems.Advantech B+B SmartWorx is a specialized company in industrial M2M and IoT connectivity solutions for both wireless and wired networks. The company focuses on developing rugged and reliable products for mission-critical applications in remote and harsh environments. Its core competencies include the design, manufacturing, and support of network connectivity equipment. Acquired by Advantech in 2015, it operates as part of Advantech's Industrial IoT Business Group. The company provides solutions that integrate existing equipment and network technologies, facilitating evolution into more autonomous and smarter systems.
- Key Products/Technologies
- Wireless M2M Solutions: Wzzard wireless sensing platform, cellular routers and gateways, industrial Wi-Fi, and embedded wireless modules. The Wzzard wireless sensing system connects industry-standard sensors to intelligent edge nodes, wirelessly transmitting data to applications, networks, or the cloud. Cellular routers and modems offer secure, high-speed wireless connections for remote sites, utility meters, IP cameras, and ATMs, supporting 3G/4G capabilities and flexible configurations.Wireless M2M Solutions: Wzzard wireless sensing platform, cellular routers and gateways, industrial Wi-Fi, and embedded wireless modules. The Wzzard wireless sensing system connects industry-standard sensors to intelligent edge nodes, wirelessly transmitting data to applications, networks, or the cloud. Cellular routers and modems offer secure, high-speed wireless connections for remote sites, utility meters, IP cameras, and ATMs, supporting 3G/4G capabilities and flexible configurations.
- Industrial Ethernet: Ethernet switches (managed, unmanaged, PoE/PoE+, full Gigabit, 10G), media converters (fiber, copper, 10/100Base-TX, 100Base-FX, 1000 Mbps), extenders, and serial device servers. Media converters transform copper Ethernet to fiber optic media, supporting various fiber types and distances with industrial-grade operating temperatures. Ethernet switches efficiently subdivide networks, enhancing communication quality and reducing errors.Industrial Ethernet: Ethernet switches (managed, unmanaged, PoE/PoE+, full Gigabit, 10G), media converters (fiber, copper, 10/100Base-TX, 100Base-FX, 1000 Mbps), extenders, and serial device servers. Media converters transform copper Ethernet to fiber optic media, supporting various fiber types and distances with industrial-grade operating temperatures. Ethernet switches efficiently subdivide networks, enhancing communication quality and reducing errors.
- Serial Communication: Serial converters (RS-232 to RS-485/422), serial device servers, and USB to serial converters. Serial converters extend RS-232 data signals up to 1.2 km, offering various baud rates and isolation protection.Serial Communication: Serial converters (RS-232 to RS-485/422), serial device servers, and USB to serial converters. Serial converters extend RS-232 data signals up to 1.2 km, offering various baud rates and isolation protection.
- Industrial IoT (IIoT): Edge connectivity platforms, IoT Edge Processing Architecture, Wzzard wireless sensing, cellular edge gateway devices, and cloud-based platforms (Wzzard). The IoT Edge Processing Architecture aggregates data from existing equipment, translates disparate machine protocols, and transforms data into useful information for analysis.Industrial IoT (IIoT): Edge connectivity platforms, IoT Edge Processing Architecture, Wzzard wireless sensing, cellular edge gateway devices, and cloud-based platforms (Wzzard). The IoT Edge Processing Architecture aggregates data from existing equipment, translates disparate machine protocols, and transforms data into useful information for analysis.
- USB Communication: USB I/O modules (analog, digital, multifunction), and USB hubs.USB Communication: USB I/O modules (analog, digital, multifunction), and USB hubs.
- Core Advantages
- Rugged and Reliable Solutions: Products designed for mission-critical applications in remote, harsh, and demanding industrial environments. Industrial-grade robustness ensures operation under extreme conditions.Rugged and Reliable Solutions: Products designed for mission-critical applications in remote, harsh, and demanding industrial environments. Industrial-grade robustness ensures operation under extreme conditions.
- Extensive Product Portfolio: A comprehensive range of M2M and IoT connectivity solutions covering wireless, wired Ethernet, fiber, serial, and USB technologies. This allows for flexible solution configurations to meet diverse industrial requirements.Extensive Product Portfolio: A comprehensive range of M2M and IoT connectivity solutions covering wireless, wired Ethernet, fiber, serial, and USB technologies. This allows for flexible solution configurations to meet diverse industrial requirements.
- Edge Intelligence Focus: Expertise in implementing 'intelligence at the network edge' with products like Wzzard wireless sensing systems, cellular routers, and gateways. Complementary technology integration with Advantech's WISE platform.Edge Intelligence Focus: Expertise in implementing 'intelligence at the network edge' with products like Wzzard wireless sensing systems, cellular routers, and gateways. Complementary technology integration with Advantech's WISE platform.
- Integration Capabilities: The ability to integrate existing equipment and network technologies, enabling networks to evolve into more autonomous and smarter systems. Seamless interoperability between legacy systems and modern IIoT technologies.Integration Capabilities: The ability to integrate existing equipment and network technologies, enabling networks to evolve into more autonomous and smarter systems. Seamless interoperability between legacy systems and modern IIoT technologies.
- Global Market Reach and Support: Leveraging Advantech's global distribution network and localized support, with over 40 distributors in more than 60 countries, ensuring fast and comprehensive customer service.Global Market Reach and Support: Leveraging Advantech's global distribution network and localized support, with over 40 distributors in more than 60 countries, ensuring fast and comprehensive customer service.
- Technical Expertise and Support: Decades of experience in solving data connectivity problems and in-house product development capabilities. A team of expert technical support (online, phone, and field) for network design and installation.Technical Expertise and Support: Decades of experience in solving data connectivity problems and in-house product development capabilities. A team of expert technical support (online, phone, and field) for network design and installation.
- Quality and Warranty: Products built for longevity, backed by a limited lifetime warranty and a comprehensive Quality Assurance program, ensuring reliability.Quality and Warranty: Products built for longevity, backed by a limited lifetime warranty and a comprehensive Quality Assurance program, ensuring reliability.
- Target Industries
- Automotive and TransportationAutomotive and Transportation
- TelecommunicationsTelecommunications
- Industrial AutomationIndustrial Automation
- Healthcare and Medical DevicesHealthcare and Medical Devices
- Aerospace and DefenseAerospace and Defense
- Energy Metering and ManagementEnergy Metering and Management
- SecuritySecurity
- FTTx Network ProvisionFTTx Network Provision
- Manufacturing AutomationManufacturing Automation
- RoboticsRobotics
- Operator InterfacesOperator Interfaces
- PLCs/DrivesPLCs/Drives
- InstrumentationInstrumentation
- Specialized Monitor and Control ApplicationsSpecialized Monitor and Control Applications
- Oil and GasOil and Gas
- Electrical UtilitiesElectrical Utilities
- Point of Sale (robust applications)Point of Sale (robust applications)
- Traffic Control (NEMA TS2 certified products)Traffic Control (NEMA TS2 certified products)
- Major Markets
- Across AsiaAcross Asia
- Across EuropeAcross Europe
- United States (headquarters)United States (headquarters)
- Certifications/Patents
- FCC Class A/BFCC Class A/B
- UL/cULUL/cUL
- CSACSA
- CECE
- NEMA TS2 (for traffic control applications)NEMA TS2 (for traffic control applications)
- IEEE (802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x standards)IEEE (802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x standards)
- IEC (IEC-61850-3 for power utility industry)IEC (IEC-61850-3 for power utility industry)
- RoHS complianceRoHS compliance
- WEEE Directive complianceWEEE Directive compliance
- ISO (core ISO compliance)ISO (core ISO compliance)
- EMC Level 3 protectionEMC Level 3 protection
- Proprietary technologies and intellectual property in industrial PCs, embedded systems, and AI solutions for the edge (as part of Advantech)Proprietary technologies and intellectual property in industrial PCs, embedded systems, and AI solutions for the edge (as part of Advantech)
- WISE-PaaS IoT platform (as part of Advantech)WISE-PaaS IoT platform (as part of Advantech)
Introduction
Location
707 Dayton Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350, USA
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