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February 2011
Due to increased demand, Action Circuits have invested in two 4800 automated device programming systems, Action Circuits (UK) Ltd currently owns and operates 24 BPM Microsystems device programmers, including two 4710's and two 4610's.
The new model 4800 is BPM Microsystems' latest addition to its 8th Generation automated device programming system product line. This newest system has the ability to program up to 36 devices in parallel at a rate of up to 1,500 devices per hour, making it the most productive and versatile universal automated device programming system on the market today.
February 2008
We have added a Hi-Lo Systems AT3-300A Automated handler to our range of automated handlers. This machine offers high volume programming of devices, with inputs from reel or tray, and outputs to reel or tray.
November 2007
With the addition of the Hansa Model 201 and Hansa Model 101 tape and reeling machines, Action Circuits have now increased their capability to reel axial and radial electronic components. Loose components can be supplied on reels or in ammo packs to automate your assembly process.
April 2006
- Action Circuits are pleased to announce that we have achieved ISO/TS16949:2002 certification. For Action Circuits, compliance with the ISO/TS16949 standard opens up a major opportunity to increase it’s market share in microchip programming and SMD reeling in the automotive sector.
November 2005
- Due to continued expansion, we have just invested in a system upgrade to a BP Microsystems BP4610 automated handler.
In January 2006 we are upgrading an existing BP4500 handler to a BP Microsystems BP4710 automated handler, which will give us unrivalled capacity to program devices.
October 2004
- Action Circuits have added an RVSI ST595-2 automatic media transfer taping machine with 3D vision to complement the existing range of taping machines. This addition brings the number of device tape & reeling stations to 5 fully automated and 5 semi automated
Please contact Action Circuits for more information.
July 2004
Action Circuits moved on the 2nd July 2004 to new 25,000sq ft premises. This is part of a £2m investment program to ensure we remain in a position to offer world class services. Added to our range of services will be ICOS 3D inspection and Automated Lead reformation services. The Leadstar equipment is widely used by Silicon manufacturers.
We are now operating 12 fully automated programming & reeling machines, 3 laser marking stations and have most recently invested in the latest BP4700 programming system from BP Microsystems.
Please contact Action Circuits for more information.
January 2004
Action Circuits are the first in the UK to invest in the latest BP4700 automated handler from BP Microsystems. This brings our investment in automated device handlers to a total of 11 machines.
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January 2004
The East of England Development agency (EEDA) have agreed a six figure grant to assist in the relocation of Action Circuits to our new purpose built facility in Luton.
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November 2003
Action Circuits have been approved as the sole UK programming and reeling centre for Xilinx semiconductors.
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July 2003
Action Circuits have invested in automated lead scanning and repair equipment in the form of an ICOS LI7250 Lead Inspection system, capabable of 3D coplanarity inspection of devices at a rate of 5000uph, and a Leadstar 800, which is capable of high volume lead reformation of QFP and TSOP packaged devices.
Please contact Action Circuits for more information.
September 1995
Action Circuits have been approved as the only Altera MAX + QFP independent programming and handling centre in Europe. Investment has been made in the Altera chip carrier removal tool, for automated transfer of devices from the Altera carrier to jedec waffle trays.
Please contact Action Circuits for more information.