Award-Winning Innovation in USB Connectivity
At Newnex, innovation is at the core of everything we build — and the industry has taken notice. Over the years, we’ve earned multiple honors from the Vision Systems Design (VSD) Innovators Awards, which recognize breakthrough technologies in imaging and machine vision.
Our award-winning USB solutions — including extenders, repeaters, and industrial hubs — have been celebrated for solving real-world connectivity challenges. From extending USB-C over long distances to delivering high-speed data and power in rugged environments, Newnex products are designed to meet the needs of professionals in AV, automation, medical, and embedded systems.
About the Innovation Awards
The Vision Systems Design Innovators Awards spotlight the most impactful technologies across cameras, software, optics, and connectivity. Judged by an expert panel, winning products are selected for their:
- Originality and engineering quality
- Practical impact on design and integration
- Fulfillment of emerging market needs
- Ease of deployment and performance
An award from VSD signifies a solution that is both innovative and highly usable in real-world applications.
Award-Winning Products
Explore our award-winning lineup. Each solution below earned recognition from Vision Systems Design for innovation and impact.
FireNEX™-CAT6 — 2025 Gold Award
USB-C + PD extension over CAT6a/7 up to 90m (300 ft)
This award-winning repeater delivers 5Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 1 data and 27W Power Delivery using a single CAT6a/7 cable. Designed for high-reliability USB-C extension in AV, machine vision, and automation environments, it also features RS-232 pass-through and USB-IF locking ports.
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FireNEX™-80G / FireNEX™-10G — 2024 / 2019 Bronze Award
USB 3.2 Gen 2 extension system up to 700 meters via fiber
This scalable USB extension system supports up to eight USB 10Gbps devices over single-mode fiber, delivering an 80Gbps total bandwidth. Its EMI-immune fiber transmission, industrial-grade build, and flexible deployment make it ideal for medical imaging, automation, and collaborative AV setups.
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FireNEX™-5000H — 2016 Bronze Award
USB 3.0 optical repeater over multimode fiber up to 300m
The FireNEX-5000H extends USB 3.0 signals over fiber optic cabling, supporting demanding bandwidths in environments with high EMI. Its compact form factor and plug-and-play compatibility make it ideal for embedded systems and factory automation.
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FireNEX™-uLINK — 2015 Silver Award
USB 3.0 active cable with embedded repeater
As one of the first widely adopted USB 3.0 repeater cables, FireNEX-uLINK set the standard for reliable active extension. It offers flexible cable lengths, consistent signal quality, and backward compatibility for professional AV and industrial applications.
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