1999/2000
Founding of the company by Frank Strauber in Büchenbach near Nuremberg
Specialisation in the manufacture of mobile TVs.
Development of the first 12 volt electronics for TVs.
November 2007
Acquisition of the company by the two current managing directors. Mr. Jens Kaltenbach and Mr. Markus Schröder previously held senior positions at the premium TV manufacturer Loewe in Kronach.
2008
Implementation of the quality management system
Certification in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001:2000
Development of the new alphatronics brand image
Implementation of the new corporate design
Relaunch of the company website
Presentation of the first product catalogue
Presentation of the new product lines (S-Line, E-Line, K-Line, M-Line)
Product launch of the new S-Line (“The premium class” of mobile TVs). In the following years, the S-Line becomes the most successful range of mobile TVs on the market. When it comes to the initial standard equipment package, the S-Line becomes the TV range of choice for motorhome manufacturers.
2009
100% pixel error free panels – alphatronics is the first company in the mobile sector to guarantee its customers the use of panels that are 100% free from pixel errors.
2010
alphatronics celebrates its 10th anniversary
alphatronics is the first provider to equip its TVs with a real on/off switch. Therefore, from now on, no more power is consumed in stand-by mode.
Integrated voltage surge protection – from now on, all TVs are developed and equipped with integrated surge protection.
2011
Introduction of the new “Reversing camera systems” product line (alphatronicsDRIVE)
2012
The S-Line is equipped with an integrated hard disc recorder. To date, alphatronics is the only provider to offer this feature.
In a major comparative test of TV models carried out by the leading specialist magazine "Reisemobil International", the R-Line comes out as the winner.
2014
Introduction of the alphatronics WiFi module onto the market. alphatronics is the first to connect smartphone/tablets and TV.
Introduction of the new slimline "T-Line". The T-Line’s brushed silver housing stands out from the devices of the competition, which are mainly black.
Presentation of the alphatronics mobile home automation system at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf. The system is presented in collaboration with motorhome manufacturers Frankia at their stand. The system is fitted in a Frankia motorhome is equipped, and an app controls various functions (e.g., air conditioning, heating, light).
The first prototype of a mobile TV with 39" screen is also presented.
2015
Launch of the first mobile TV with SMART TV (Android-based). To date, alphatronics is the only provider to offer a mobile TV with SMART TV.
Launch of the first mobile TV with integrated Blu-Ray player.
Introduction of alphatronicsView wide angle LED displays (178/178 degrees)
alphatronics is the first company in the mobile TV sector to offer a 3-year warranty on all its TVs.
Launch of the first mobile TV with a 32" screen.
2016
Start of development and sales cooperation with the company Kathrein
Presentation of the one-cable solution – alphatronics developed the innovative concept together with Kathrein. The -K model variant of new SL-Line Individual enables different fully automatic Kathrein SAT systems to be controlled directly via the television without the need for an additional control unit or a receiver.
Presentation of the new SL-Line Individual
The unique individual concept of the SL-Line offers a range of additional equipment variants that customers can choose for themselves. Customers can choose between the -I variant (Smart TV), -K variant (one-cable solution) and -H variant (hard disc recording), which can also be combined with each other.
Conversion of all TVs to a new alphatronics triple tuner. This already offers a future-proof DVB-T2 (H.265) tuner. Even before the planned conversion to DVB-T2, alphatronics was the first company to use this tuner.
Introduction of the SMART TV variant to the 32" screen size.
2017
Introduction of the alphatronics cable management system
Introduction of alphatronicsAUDIO+ technology
Introduction of the new all-in-one AN 4 antenna (DVB-T2, FM, DAB +, WIFI)
alphatronics and Xtronic – strategic development partnership for the networked motorhome of the future
Together, a solution for the future – alphatronics’ mobile home automation system and Camp Connect from Xtronic set the standard for connectivity and multimedia in the motorhome sector
In a major comparative test of TV models carried out by the leading specialist magazine "Reisemobil International", the SL-Line comes out as the winner.
2018
Introduction of the new SL-Line+ and T-Line+
The "+" stands for more technology.
Innovation – introduction of Bluetooth 4.2 in both lines. alphatronics is the first manufacturer to equip its TVs with Bluetooth 4.2. From now on, music can be sent and received via the TV.
2019
Introduction of the Basic Smart feature (Linux operating system)
Option to cast screen content to TV via Miracast/DLNA
2020
Introduction of the new SLA-Line+
Unique sound quality, unlimited Android SMART TV functionality
Presentation of the first mobile TVs with Bluetooth aptX low latency
2021
Introduction of the world’s first mobile TV with two SMART TV portals!