Author: Mathew Staunton

The Adaptsys Group has been selected as a 2026 New Product Introduction (NPI) Award winner in the First Article Inspection category for its 3DInspect automated inspection system.

3DInspect was developed to address a common bottleneck in carrier tape verification. The system automates pocket measurement and inspection reporting, replacing manual checks and handwritten documentation with a fast, consistent digital process. What can take up to 30 minutes per reel using traditional methods can now be completed within a minute.

The system also automatically generates Certificates of Conformance (CoCs), reducing paperwork while improving traceability. For manufacturers handling sensitive or high-value components, accurate carrier tape inspection is critical to downstream assembly performance and customer acceptance. By standardizing measurement and reporting, 3DInspect helps reduce variability and provides clear documentation for quality records or customer review.

The 2026 NPI Award recognition highlights the growing demand for smarter, more efficient inspection solutions — and positions 3DInspect as a valuable tool for manufacturers seeking to modernize their first article inspection processes.

The NPI Awards, presented annually by CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY, recognize the most innovative new products introduced to the electronics assembly industry over the past year. Winners are chosen by an independent panel of practicing industry engineers who evaluate products based on innovation, usability, and impact on manufacturing operations.

We’re proud to mark 22 years of partnership with BPM Microsystems.

Since 2003, we’ve had the privilege of distributing BPM’s industry-leading device programming solutions across the UK and beyond. What began as a business relationship has grown into a genuine collaboration, built on trust, shared expertise, and a commitment to delivering real value to our customers.

As our Technical Director put it:

More than a partnership, it’s a synergy.

“Our collaboration with BPM Microsystems has been dynamic and deeply integrated. At Adaptsys, we’ve brought our market knowledge and strong sales and support infrastructure to the table, while BPM has continued to lead the way with cutting-edge programming technology.

Together, we’ve created a powerful presence in the European market, delivering consistent value, driving innovation, and always putting our customers first.”

We’re also proud to share these kind words from Penny Santhanam, Sr. Director of Customer Success at BPM Microsystems:

“For over two decades now, the Adaptsys team has embodied the three qualities our customers prize most—trust, technical depth, and genuine collaboration. Whether it’s tackling a complex automotive MCU or rolling out a new high‑volume production solution, we know Adaptsys will advocate for best‑in‑class outcomes every time. Their commitment to continuous training and on‑site service has been instrumental in our shared success.”

A sincere thank you to the team at BPM Microsystems. It’s been a fantastic journey so far and we’re looking forward to many more years of shared success.

Partnership Highlights

• 2003 – 2025: Hundreds of BPM programming systems delivered through Adaptsys channels.
• Technical Centers in the UK, France, Germany, and Hungary provide same‑day remote support and can rapidly respond on‑site when needed.
• Multi‑language service (English, French, German, Hungarian) covers major European manufacturing hubs.
• Joint trade‑show presence at Productronica, Electronica, Semicon, and other regional & International events—year after year.
• Forward focus: Leveraging deep application‑engineering expertise, Adaptsys’ service team functions as a seamless extension of BPM’s own technical organization, delivering expert, factory‑floor support to customers across Europe.

About BPM Microsystems, Inc.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, BPM Microsystems designs, manufactures and supports automated, semi‑automatic, and manual device‑programming systems that deliver maximum throughput and quality for semiconductor and electronics manufacturers worldwide. Discover more at www.bpmmicro.com.

Adaptsys and APP Systems Services Announce Strategic Partnership in Singapore

We’re pleased to announce that Adaptsys has formed a strategic partnership with APP System Services, bringing our innovative Re-flex II inline carrier tape forming technology to customers in Singapore.

This collaboration represents an exciting step forward in our global growth and our commitment to providing localised support in one of Asia’s most vibrant electronics manufacturing markets.

“Adaptsys is thrilled to announce our partnership with APP in Singapore,” says Duncan Milroy, International Sales Manager at Adaptsys. “This collaboration will allow us to bring our innovative Re-flex inline carrier tape forming technology directly to customers within Singapore. The Re-flex system, with its patented ability to form carrier tape inline, offers significant advantages by reducing material costs, simplifying logistics, and improving taping efficiencies for all users in the Singaporean market. We are confident that APP’s local expertise will provide excellent sales and support for our groundbreaking solution.”

With APP’s strong local presence and technical knowledge, customers can now benefit from direct access to a solution that is reshaping tape and reel packing process for electronic components by delivering cost savings, greater efficiency, and reduced environmental impact.

Both companies will be exhibiting at SEMICON Southeast Asia in Singapore. You’ll find Adaptsys at Booth B1917 and APP System Services at Booth B1924. We welcome visitors to drop by or book a meeting with us to explore how Re-flex II can enhance your taping operations.

We’re looking forward to building a strong partnership with APP and supporting even more manufacturers in Singapore and the wider region.

To find out more about Re-flex or what this partnership means for your business, feel free to get in touch with us or APP System Services directly.