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End Of Life For Legacy 3000 Series Automated Programming Systems

End Of Life For Legacy 3000 Series Automated Programming Systems

by | Feb 21, 2022 | Announcements, End Of Life

BPM Microsystems announces the end of life for legacy 3000 series Automated Programming Systems including the following models:  3610, 3710MK2, 3000FS, and 3800

Details

Effective February 21, 2022, BPM Microsystems announces the following end-of-life plan for legacy 3000 series Automated Programming Systems.

  • CyberOptics Sensor – Replacement CyberOptics sensors are no longer available for purchase.  
  • As of March 14, 2022, BPM can no longer repair damaged legacy CyberOptics cameras.
  • Modern 9th and 10th Generation CyberOptics cameras are available for purchase and repair.
  • Pick/Place Handler – Repair and replacement parts will be sold on a best effort basis.
  • Peripheral Options – Repair and replacement parts will be provided on a best effort basis.
  • Programming Site Technology – Non-warranty repairs for 6th, 7th, Flashstream, and 8th Generation programming site technology will be repaired on a best effort basis only. 
  • Algorithms and Software Updates – Customers with valid support contracts can continue to request algorithms and access BPWin software updates. 
  • Software Support Contracts – Customers can continue to purchase BPWin software support contracts.
  • Hardware Support Contracts – Effective immediately extended warranty renewals will be offered on a case by case basis. BPM will continue to honor those existing hardware support contracts in place at that time of this notice.
  • Socket Modules, Daughter Cards, Socket Cards, and Replacement Sockets – Customers can continue to purchase “adapter” products with the exception of those obsolete or discontinued items.

Introduced by BPM Microsystems in 1999, the 3000 series handler has offered exceptional return on investment and productivity for over 22 years.  We recognize that many customers continue to use these platforms, programming millions of devices per year.  Supply chain constraints, key component availability and increasing cost of support are driving this decision.  We encourage customers to contact Customer Service and Sales to discuss upgrade and trade-in options.  

End of Life for 6th, 7th, 8th Gen CyberOptics Alignment Sensor

End of Life for 6th, 7th, 8th Gen CyberOptics Alignment Sensor

by | Nov 15, 2021 | Announcements, End Of Life, News

Obsolescence of CyberOptics Alignment Sensor used on legacy BPM Automated Programming Systems

CyberOptics ceased manufacturing the alignment sensor used on the BPM Microsystems’ 6th through 8th Generation automated programming systems in 2014. Prior to that date, BPM Microsystems invested significantly in a “last time buy” opportunity. During the almost 8 years since the last purchase, all of BPM’s inventory is depleted.

As of March 14, 2022, BPM can no longer repair damaged legacy CyberOptics cameras.

Modern 9th and 10th Generation CyberOptics cameras are available for purchase and repair.

BPM understands the critical nature of this alignment sensor. Today, BPM provides opportunities for the purchase of refurbished replacement sensors through a non-warranty core exchange process. This process requires that “broken” sensors (the core) be sent to BPM for repair. However, not all sensors can be repaired. Therefore even this inventory is almost exhausted.

We highly recommend that all 8th Gen Automated Programmer users consider a strategy to systematically trade-in these legacy systems for modern, more productive BPM APS models. As a start BPM will provide a proposal for the trade-in of your legacy BPM APS and will be providing further recommendations for your other machines.

APS 6th Generation APS 7th Generation APS 8th Generation APS
3000 Series 3600, 3610 3700MK2, 3710MK2 3000FS, 3800
4000 Series 4600, 4610 4700, 4710 4800