Universal Scientific Industrial

• New agreement between two market leaders sees Acal BFi become sole distributor of USI wireless communications technology in Europe.
• Leading edge wireless modules offer simplified design enabling rapid product development and reduced time to market.
• Acal BFi’s unique IoT system design and technical support expertise drives the next generation of IoT devices.

(Wokingham, UK, 03 November 2016) Leading global wireless module and System-in-Package (SiP) manufacturer USI has appointed Acal BFi, the European leader in advanced technology solutions, as its sole European distributor in a new partnership agreement. With a complete Internet of Things (IoT) offer, Acal BFi's customers can now access advanced wireless technology with the expertise to apply it effectively. 

USI's wireless module technology is currently utilized by some of the world's leading designers and manufacturers of consumer and communication products, with a miniaturization program respected on a global scale. The partnership brings USI' sleading edge technology to new vertical markets, some for the very first time. 

With unprecedented access to USI'sproduct portfolio and complete IoT expertise in design, application and support, Acal BFi is empowering its customers to develop the next generation of wearable technology and IoT devices. Customers can now develop products with superior capabilities and far more efficient development-to-shelf processes and timescale. 

Lee Austin, Business Development Director for Communications Technology, Acal BFi, commented, “I am delighted to announce that Acal BFi is working with leading wireless manufacturer, USI, in the European market. Its technology has empowered countless products and technologies in recent years and now Acal BFi will bring this technology to a new European audience. 

"Our customers can now utilise USI's class leading wireless technology with Acal BFi's complete IoT expertise. This level of product and support has not been widely available in the market before and I cannot wait to see how our customers will embrace this technology to bring the next generation of IoT products to market over the coming months and years." 

John Fang, Vice President & General Manager of Wireless and System Solutions 2 BU, USI, added, "Acal BFi has a long and well established reputation for support, design, application and delivery in Europe. With their specific IoT knowledge and experience, it was uniquely placed in the market to represent and support this level of product for new vertical markets in a new territory. The new partnership between USI and Acal BFi goes beyond reaching new markets; with Acal BFi's expertise and our products, we are confident customers will enjoy shorter development cycles and overcome the barriers to bring more devices to market, expanding the Internet of Things." 

USI is part of the ASE Group. It produces and manufactures global communications components, modules and chipsets. For more information on USI'sproducts, please contact +44 (0) 1189 788 878, sales-uk@acalbfi.co.ukor visit http://www.acalbfi.com/uk/.