BPM News and Updates
3901 Job Changeovers– Fast and Easy
Job changeovers can be a major hassle, but they don't have to be. In this live demonstration, the Sales Guy (Colin Harper) does a job changeover in 3 minutes (and almost half of that he's talking and not working). BPM automated programmer job changeovers are fast and...
3901 Virtual Demo Overview
The 3901 APS - the affordable full-featured Automated Programming System (APS) with Universal Programming Technology and On the fly vision alignment. This 2-1/2 minute overview is a portion of a virtual demo. To see more, check out...
7.0.3 Release Notes
Updates Corrected device placement orientation when automatically removing devices from sockets after sites are taught in sequence. This only occurred when teaching with the options “Full Teach Primary / Fast Teach Secondary”, “Full Teach Every Socket”, or “Fast...
Half-Happy Hour #1
We had our first company-wide "Half-Happy Hour" where about 20 of us blew off a little steam (there may have been some adult beverages consumed, but we can neither confirm nor deny). We got to introduce a couple of new peeps to the BPM fam, Shelby and Cassie. We...
3901 Virtual Demo
Live Webinar July 7, 2020 The 3901 APS - the affordable full-featured APS with Universal Programming Technology and On the fly vision alignment Take a test drive with WhisperTeach which automates the Z-axis teach We'll talk about Scalability: Field Upgrade to 3928 (up...
US Patent: Automated teaching of pick and place workflow locations on an automated programming system
Patent Number: US 2020/0148484 A1 Inventors: William H. White, Alain A. Mangiat, Josue E. Salazar Vanoye, Colin D. Harper Abstract The operator may first place a blank device in a first socket in a first site. The APS may self-teach the position and orientation of...
7.0.2 Release Notes
Highlights Improved the BPWin API to provide users the option to allow BPWin to show message boxes that require operator intervention. By default, the API is aimed to run BPWin unassisted, but this new feature helps users who plan to interact with it in order to...
Video: Bring your mission-critical programming in-house
Smaller OEMs, while perhaps having many of the same needs as the Automotive guys, were constrained by limited resources. As their programming needs outgrew their ability to produce on manual systems, the only option was to outsource to the programming houses or ship their component manufacturing off-shore. Then came the perfect storm of 2019: a crippling trade war, followed by a growing pandemic.
Doing our Part to Defeat Our Common Enemy
Our mission today is more important than ever. We are serving the global fight against our common enemy– SARS-Cov-2 - the virus that is causing COVID-19. This week, we've shipped a 3910 Automated Programming System to produce digital thermometers. And, we are doing a...
Notice of Engagement in Essential Business
To: State or local law enforcement and public health & safety officials Re: Notice of Engagement in Essential Business / Essential Travel BPM Microsystems, Inc. is deemed to be an essential business. On March 23, 2020, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure...
A Letter to Our Friends and Customers
BPM Microsystems, Inc. is an essential supplier to businesses that are vital to both the United States and the world economy. Our device programming equipment is utilized by the medical field, aerospace, transportation, defense, and essential manufacturing. At this...
Bring your mission-critical programming in-house for less than the cost of outsourcing AND maintain control of your IP
Moore’s law (Moore’s law is the observation that the number of transistors in a dense integrated circuit doubles about every two years (see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moore%27s_law) )states integrated circuits double in both speed and number of circuits roughly every two years. As programmable devices become smaller, denser, and more complex, most machines that program those devices have become more expensive, and require experienced technicians to operate, maintain and troubleshoot.
How easy is it to change out sockets on a BPM Programmer?
In less than 60 seconds, a novice can easily change out sockets and a pressure plate, with no tools needed. So easy, even a marketing guy can do it!
Signal Integrity
Not all programming solutions are the same. If quality and maximum device life are important, it’s imperative to know what to look for. When evaluating a programming solution, ask about signal integrity. Review this white paper for helpful tips.
Are Market Forces Beyond Your Control Keeping You Up at Night?
OEMs recognize the risk in outsourcing critical components, such as programmed devices, to off-shore suppliers. They are looking more closely at options that reduce their reliance on forces beyond their control in a way that reduces costs and speeds go-to-market. Download the white paper now.
7.0.1 Release Notes
BPWin Highlights The CyberOptics LNC120 camera was made more robust to recover from Ethernet communication failures and temporary power loss. Improved the stepper motor control on 9th Gen sites to extend motor life and to balance pressure plate actuation. Implemented...
APEX 2020 Video
We had a great time in San Diego– a couple of us on the APEX team stayed over the weekend to check out the local flavor. APEX is a great show for our industry, and we’re proud to be one of only 82 companies that have exhibited at APEX for 20 straight years! In this short video, you’ll get a picture of the APEX show, and some of the things that make San Diego in the winter such a magical place.
APEX 2020
IPC APEX EXPO is the largest event for electronics manufacturing in North America attracting more than 9,000 professionals from 45 countries. From the industry’s leading technical conference and application-focused professional development courses, to the...
Celebrating 23 Years of Service: Paul Wickboldt’s Journey at BPM Microsystems
As Paul Wickboldt, BPM Microsystems’ Systems and Facilities Administrator, marks his 23rd year with BPM, the occasion merits more than just a commemorative plaque or a simple handshake. Paul's journey is one of commitment, diverse skill sets, relentless pursuit of...
The Final Chapter: BPM’s 7th Generation Programmers
Since their launch in the mid-2000s, BPM Microsystems' 7th Generation programmers have been an instrumental part of the company’s award-winning lineup. With a legacy spanning close to two decades, these programmers have fulfilled a variety of roles in industries...
32 Years of Service: Trung Dao, Sr. Device Support Engineer with BPM
As the technological landscape continues to evolve at an accelerated pace, the longevity of an employee within a single organization becomes increasingly remarkable. Trung Dao, who this month celebrates his 32nd anniversary as a Device Support Engineer at BPM...
About BPM Microsystems
BPM Microsystems is a global provider of device programming systems, test and measurement systems, factory integration software and solutions for the semiconductor and electronics industries. Founded in 1985, BPM Microsystems serves more than 2,000 programming centers, original equipment manufacturers, contract manufacturers and semiconductor manufacturers in over 49 countries.