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Introducing the next generation USB Serial Adapter - High Speed USB 2.0

Quatech Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of DPAC Technologies Corp. (OTCBB:  DPAC) and a leader in 802.11 wireless machine-to-machine (M2M) connectivity solutions, today announced the upgrade of their industry-leading USB Serial Adapters with high speed USB 2.0.

Boasting speeds of up to 921 kbps, the new Quatech USB Serial Adapters enumerate themselves as standard serial ports without changes to application software or hardware.  The adapters connect a single USB port to one, two, four or eight devices with RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 serial ports.  Each adapter is RS-232 only or MEI (multi-electronic interface) software-selectable between RS-232/422/485.

“Quatech is proud to roll out these new high speed products for our customers,” said Steve Runkel, CEO of Quatech. “As a leader in the M2M space, we are committed to continually enhancing the features of all of our device networking and connectivity products to meet the evolving standards of the latest computer systems.” 

The Quatech USB Serial Adapters deliver plug-and-play capability with optional surge suppression.  Contributing to the increased speeds are high speed UARTs with 1024 FIFOs to boost data rates.  Quatech USB Serial Adapters offer full modem control and hardware/software flow control and are bus powered (no external power supply needed).  Embedded, board-only units are available with one, four or eight independent ports.  All Quatech USB Serial Adapters (USB 2.0 versions) are now RoHS-compliant, adhering to the recent European Union policy banning lead and other hazardous substances.

For more information and product specifications regarding Quatech USB Serial Adapters, please visit http://www.quatech.com/products/usb.php.  

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Quatech's Wireless Device Server Front Runner at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS)

With over 91,000 conference seekers registered for the largest manufacturing and technology show and more than 1,200 exhibiting companies on hand, there was only ONE company who told resellers, OEMs and attendees to GO WIRELESS!

Quatech was well represented at the IMTS Show in Chicago with a number of resellers proudly displaying Quatech Wireless Device Server billboards in their booths. Designed to enable remote monitoring and control via 802.11 wireless networks, Quatech's Wireless Device Servers are the ideal solution to cut the wires in CNC and DNC applications. Boasting the industry's lowest latency, speedy data rates and easy installation, Quatech Wireless Device Servers are used in a variety of applications implemented by our partners -- JobPack, DLog and Cimnet.

Quatech Customer Success Story... Success at Gear Manufacturer - Good Decisions based on factual data Encountering more than 400 works orders  a month, involving some 65 machine tools, plus additional operations such as deburring and outsourced subcontract requirements, juggling priorities and  general production demands  was  becoming a time consuming nightmare for precision gear  specialist  and  subcontract  machinist Abundant Mfg. Today, however, after installing JobPack’s Real Time Scheduling system, VP Kevin Smith said, ”We can plan and give customers realistic lead and delivery times, detect immediately when things are not going to plan, determine the impact of any changes we make to the production and make good management decisions based on factual data.  With the company doubling turnover in less than

three years, the use of the JobPack RealTime Scheduler has over the last six months made work in progress manageable, and in turn has helped to improve cash flow.” As a result, Abundant Mfg is investing in new equipment and is looking forward to expanding its premises as well as developing its IT and specialist skills further. Located in Statesville, NC, the company has a history based on 50 years of gear cutting and it still provides a 24 / 48h  emergency service, with the occasional ‘reverse engineering'  task. This can include the production of single gears, crown wheel and pinion sets produced for the classic car enthusiasts. This highly specialized knowledge of gear cutting is  still  core  to  the  business,  but  the  company  is also  reaping  considerable  success in  subcontract  machining  involving up to five axis turning and milling. JobPack Software is running on Touch Screen PC computers on the shop floor, connected to a Win2000 server.  All the confections  to the  CNC machine tools for DNC and document distribution is using  Quatech Serial Device  Servers in both four port and eight-port configurations.

Quatech goes global, sign distribution agreement with Digi-Key

Digi-Key Corporation and Quatech, a wholly owned subsidiary of DPAC Technologies Corp (OTCBB:  DPAC) and a leader in 802.11 wireless machine-to-machine (M2M) connectivity solutions, today announced the signing of a global distribution agreement. Digi-Key is one of the world’s fastest growing electronic component distributors and currently ships products to more than 140 countries around the globe.

Quatech designs and manufactures secure 802.11 embedded wireless device server modules, boards and external device servers to enable remote data collection and control.  First to market with the wireless modules in 2003, its Airborne™ series of products offer industrial grade features including extended operating temperature ranges and extended shock and vibration tolerance.  Quatech’s device networking and connectivity products are used by major OEMs in the transportation, instrumentation and industrial control, homeland security, medical diagnostics, logistics and supply chain markets. 

Among Quatech products offered by Digi-Key are its wireless modules and external device servers. These modules afford designers the opportunity to use finished RF designs in their own projects, which results in rapid design turnaround time and frequently, reduced costs. Quatech products are featured in Digi-Key’s print and online catalogs with this new distribution agreement enabling Digi-Key to meet both the design and production needs of its diverse customer base. 

“We are excited to add Quatech to our growing list of manufacturers,” said Mark Larson, Digi-Key’s president and COO, “and we are certain the ease of use and quick time-to-market features of its products will be of great interest and appeal to our customers.”

“We are proud to join Digi-Key’s lineup and be a part of a world-class distribution organization,” said Steve Runkel, Quatech’s CEO.  “As a leader in the M2M space, we place a high value on partnering with companies like Digi-Key to help us execute our commitment to excellent customer service.”

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Quatech products are now available in Canada through Ingram Micro

Quatech Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of DPAC Technologies Corp. (OTCBB:  DPAC) and a leader in 802.11 wireless machine-to-machine (M2M) connectivity solutions, today announced the availability of their device networking and connectivity product line in Canada through the Canadian operations of Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM), the world's largest technology distributor.

While Quatech products have been available in Canada since the early 1990s, Ingram Micro is the first broadline global IT distributor to offer the products in Canada, expanding the exposure and customer support for one of the broadest product lines in device networking and connectivity.  Thousands of resellers, system integrators and OEMs worldwide have used Quatech products since 1983 to enhance their products and systems that require connectivity capability.

“Quatech is excited to begin this relationship with Ingram Micro, a world-class technology distributor in all ways,” said Steve Runkel, CEO of Quatech. “As the leader in the M2M space, serving the customer has been our focus since our founding in 1983 and Ingram Micro shares that same level of commitment.” 

Ingram Micro Canada will carry Quatech’s industry-leading device networking products, including their high performance line of 802.11 wireless device servers and wired ethernet-to-serial Device Servers.  The AirborneDirect™ line of wireless device servers offer industrial features such as extended operating temperatures and extended shock and vibration tolerance.  In addition, Ingram Micro Canada will carry all of the products in Quatech’s device connectivity product family, including USB Serial Adapters, Serial PCMCIA Cards and PCI and Universal PCI Serial Boards.

“Strengthening our linecard to include Quatech products provides our customers with access to cutting edge, niche products once not available to them through distribution, and opens the door for our solution provider customers to offer larger, more profitable networking solutions,” said Martin Kalsbeek, general manager and vice president, Ingram Micro Canada.  “We’re excited to work with Quatech, the leader in the M2M connectivity space, to expand the reach of their products throughout the Canadian marketplace.”

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