BPM News and Updates
Integrate your ERP to BPM Programmers with API
BPWin API is a breakthrough in programming equipment connectivity, that digitizes the information being generated throughout your device programming operations, and makes it available where, when, and how you need it.
Programmable Device Shortage Update
In an article published in Forbes on February 25, President Joe Biden signed "Executive Order on America’s Supply Chains" to address the global semiconductor chip shortage. Designed as a 100-day review of supply chain effectiveness, and citing that the United States...
Why There is a Global Programmable Device Shortage
When everything “closed,” Automakers canceled orders for parts and components that Automotive OEMs provide; this caused a cascade of cancellations that eventually made it back to the Semiconductor Manufacturers. While orders for automotive chips were cool, the demand for laptops, game consoles, and other consumer electronics became white-hot. Semiconductor manufacturers shifted production to high-demand inventory, and in many cases were at capacity.
Programmable Device Shortage Spreads to Consumer Electronics
No shutdowns reported in consumer electronics plants; Chip Shortage Demand driving up prices and lead-times
Programmable Device Shortage causes Auto Makers to Cut Output, Idle Plants
Canceled orders and lack of a backup plan leads to $61 Billion in losses so far in global programmable device shortage
BPWin 7.0.5 Release Notes
BPWin Highlights Releasing improvements to the new 3928 autohandler system. Improved the user interaction with the Teach Dialog so that it can be navigated with the arrow keys immediately after opening. Improved Pick and Place default settings for WhisperTeach...
Legacy Automated Programmers from BPM Microsystems
Hundreds Still Running Several hundred of our legacy Automated Programming Systems (defined as machines we no longer offer for sale) are still in operation; many 15 years and older. There may be some compelling reasons to upgrade (such as capacity issues, or slower...
Universal Device Programmers
Some solutions are more “universal” than others There are quite a few device programming solutions that describe themselves as “universal.” You would think everyone is using the term “universal” the same way. Think again. “Universal” as an adjective, means: “of,...
Run an ROI Calculator to Determine Feasibility of Automated Programmer Purchase
By plugging in some variables, you can determine if purchasing an Automated Programming System is a good move. Contact us with your device list to see how quickly your investment pays off (it’s probably faster than you think).
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Disaster Recovery for a Modern Manufacturing Operation
It’s not a matter of “if” things go wrong. It’s a mathematical certainty. If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s prudent to be ready for just about anything. With a little forward planning, you should keep production moving. BPM’s systems are built to grow with your business; they have programmers that are still operating daily after 15 years or more. Contact your preferred Programming Center and BPM Microsystems to develop a disaster plan in advance.
7.0.4 Release Notes
Highlights Added a Z self-test motion diagnostic for 4x systems equipped with a Z encoder. This includes some 4900 and all 4910 autohandler systems. This diagnostic executes a sequence of tests to find possible failures and provides recommended actions. Access the Z...
Programming Devices— where no repairman has gone before
Whether it’s a sensor on an anti-lock brake assembly or a telemetry chip on a satellite, there are increasing numbers of programmed devices where failure isn’t an option; either it’s difficult or impossible to replace in the field, or failure means the potential loss of irreplaceable life and equipment (or both). When it comes to programming a mission-critical antifuse device, who is the only authorized vendor on which Microsemi relies? BPM Microsystems.
WhisperTeach™ Fast Set-Up Beats Manual Set-Up in Real-Time
WhisperTeach™— BPM’s advanced patented Auto-Z teach technology eliminates the need for a highly-skilled operator to set critical Z-height for pick-and-place functions. WhisperTeach™ offers faster setup times and improved yields. In addition, WhisperTeach™ eliminates common Z-height errors such as miss picks, miss place, and socket continuity flaws.
WhisperTeach™ Live Webinar prologue
Why use BPM’s WhisperTeach™? Here are the problems Auto Z-Teach addresses: it all started when BPM was trying to support really small devices, as small as 1mm square. WhisperTeach™ makes job set-ups much faster and more accurate.
WhisperTeach™ Virtual Demo
WhisperTeach is BPM's patented hardware/software solution to the z-teach in Automated Programming. It makes set-ups fast, easy, and (most importantly) much more accurate than is possible with a human operator. Colin and Scott are hosting this 30-minute (or so) Virtual...
BPM compares the 1710 and the 2900 Manual Programmers
Join Shelby B., our Inside Sales Intern, as she breaks down the benefits of the 1710 7th Gen manual programmer vs. the 2900, our latest 9th Gen manual programmer. Features of the 1710 Program up to 4 devices at once using the FX socket modules Able to support the...
BPM Microsystems 3901 Automated Programming System using WhisperTeach™
WhisperTeach™ is BPM's patented technology that "teaches" the critical z-coordinate to precisely pick and place devices to and from locations while operating an automated programmer. It eliminates the need for a highly-skilled operator to set critical Z-height for...
BPWin 8.0.4 Release Notes
BPWin 8.0.4 Release Notes BPWin Highlights The updated Quick Start Guide for BPWin with REST and Web socket APIs is now available at https://github.com/BPM-Microsystems/BPWinRestAPIData Improved API calls for Device Parameters to ensure seamless operation when...
Conflict Minerals Reporting
Statement and Policy Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and the Securities and Exchange Commission Rules adopted in connection therewith, require certain corporations to report the use of “Conflict Minerals” in the...
BPWin 8.0.3 Release Notes
BPWin Highlights Releasing support for the all new BPM210 Semi-automatic Universal desktop programmer. This industry first product uses automated site actuation to improve ergonomics, safety and efficiency to double the throughput compared to traditional manual...
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.