Ashton Bentley, a Kramer-owned innovator of advanced integrated meeting room technology, has launched the latest X-Range family offering comprehensive USB-C based connectivity solutions for meeting spaces.

 

Bringing advanced connectivity and seamless collaboration capabilities to almost any environment –from small meeting rooms to large lecture theatres – the X-Range is a modular family of USB-C enabled AV connectivity solutions designed to simplify and standardise hybrid collaboration across modern workspaces.

 

The line amalgamates more than 60 years of combined innovation, expertise, and experience, following Kramer’s acquisition of Ashton Bentley in 2024, the company said. 

 

The X-Range showcases the power of collaborative innovation and further verifies the value of cross-pollination among Kramer’s carefully curated global portfolio of brands. With a single USB-C connection delivering charging, video, audio, USB, and networking, the X-Range portfolio solves one of today’s biggest meeting room pain points: complex, inconsistent BYOD experiences, it said.

 

“The X-Range is designed to make AV infrastructure smarter, not harder,” said Tony Leedham, Chief Commercial Officer, Ashton Bentley. “It’s about enterprise-grade performance, seamless user experience, and less work for AV/IT teams.”

 

Flexible, scalable, and driver-free

The X-Range portfolio includes multiple kits to support diverse room types — from huddle spaces to boardrooms — while maintaining fast installation, uncompressed 4K60 video, and remote or in-room device control. X-Range products are fully compatible with both Mac and Windows without the need for drivers or additional software. Installation is straightforward, with smart web-based configuration and out-of-the-box functionality — reducing deployment timescales and minimizing AV/IT support.

 

Products in the range include:

• BX Kit – A USB-C breakout hub with 100W charging, 4K60 video, USB/data, and gigabit networking over a single locking USB-C cable.

• VX Kit – Combines USB-C and HDMI inputs with automatic source switching, ideal for Microsoft Teams Room configurations.

• TX2/DX2 Kit – A two-box room system that replaces traditional AV racks, enabling smart USB switching and device control via web-based GUI.

• UX Smart Switch – Intelligent USB switching between room PCs and laptops, perfect for BYOD environments.

 

Accessories, including retractors, tableboxes, and OLED touch panels — enhance installation and user experience. - TradeArabia News Service