About BCM Advanced Research
A leading global supplier of industrial motherboards, embedded computing systems, and custom ODM/OEM solutions.
Empowering Industrial & Embedded Computing
Established in 1990, BCM has transformed from a high-volume manufacturer for top personal computer brands to a recognized value leader in the industrial motherboard industry. We offer a wide range of standard industrial motherboards, high-performance computing systems, and flexible custom design services for ODM/OEM customers.
Our products power the devices you encounter daily. With a commitment to quality, product stability, and US-Built capabilities, BCM is your trusted partner for reliable embedded solutions.
What Makes BCM Different
North America Project Management Teams over 30 Years
Based in the USA with core production operations in Taiwan since 1990 to seamlessly support our North American OEM customers.
California Engineering ODM Design
Extensive design capabilities ensure your custom project meets specifications, launches on time, and minimizes design costs.
Flexible Terms
We are a business-oriented company that deeply values building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships on a win-win basis.
Tiered Partner of Intel®
As an Intel® Prestige Partner - Builder, we help our customers stay current with cutting-edge technology and ahead of the competition.
Long Lifecycle
Eliminating frequent costly redesigns and simplifies maintenance for mission-critical hardware.
Quality Guaranteed
Local engineering, customer service, and technical support teams ensure fast, clear, and concise communication in your time zone.
Industry Sectors We Serve
Providing mission-critical computing power across diverse, demanding environments.
Aerospace & Defense (A&D)
Mission-Critical Computing for Extreme Environments. US-Engineered, industrial-grade motherboards and embedded systems.
Medical & Healthcare
Reliable, customized long-lifecycle motherboards for diagnostic imaging, patient monitoring, and clinical analysis equipment.
Robotics
Robotics, Edge AI Computing Systems, CPU+GPU+NPU AI enabled board and systems, Fanless Embedded Systems
Casino & Gaming
Customized logic boards and systems for slot machines, player tracking, and automated gambling chip sorting.
Smart Retail & Kiosks
Powering interactive digital signage, self-service checkout terminals, and advanced point-of-sale systems.
Broad Market HMI
Intuitive Human-Machine Interface platforms for seamless interaction across industrial and commercial control systems.
Industrial Automation
Rugged computing systems driving factory robotics, machine vision, and critical control systems.
Transportation
Rugged embedded boards for fleet management, digital transit displays, and smart city infrastructure.
Facilities & Quality
With our modern US Headquarters spanning 25,000 square feet, we maintain large engineering and project management teams providing top-tier professional services to support North American OEMs.
Our global production operations strictly adhere to international quality and environmental management standards, ensuring every industrial motherboard and panel PC meets rigorous criteria.
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Partners, Distributors & System Integrators
We collaborate with the world's leading technology partners, global distributors, and top-tier system integrators to deliver robust embedded solutions worldwide.
Our Milestones
Driving the AI and HPC Frontier
In 2026, BCM continues to solidify its position as a premier hardware provider for the rapidly evolving AI and high-performance computing landscapes. Our focus remains on delivering industrial-grade reliability with the long-term availability our clients depend on.
Strengthen ODM Partnerships with Embedded AI Computing
BCM deepens collaboration with ODM customers to integrate AI-driven embedded computing into existing product lines, enabling advanced analytics and automation without large-scale system overhauls.
Intel's US Strategic OEM Partner of the Year
Advancing AI computing in 2024 through innovative platforms and partnerships.
In 2024, we plan to solidify our position as a premier provider of high-performance computing solutions optimized for AI. Our extensive product range, from compact fanless systems to advanced server-grade motherboards HPC, offers the scalable infrastructure to power the most demanding AI and analytics workloads.
Beyond our catalog, we pride ourselves on customizability—our engineering team works closely with customers to tailor systems to their exact specifications and performance requirements. Whether you need an embedded platform or a cutting-edge server, we have the expertise to deliver.
Markets: Medical and Healthcare, Gaming, Retail POS, Industrial Autonomous Robots
Stabilizing Development & Next-Gen Computing
This is one of our solutions in response to issues arising from a post-pandemic labor shortage and aging population issues that need to be solved.
While people return to what life was like before covid, self-serve kiosks and contactless transactions are getting even more popular in day-to-day activities. Most of the high-level applications require the capabilities to support AI-enablement, IoT, high-speed internet, and edge computing with advanced security and remote management.
We understand the demands from our customers and we are the one-stop shop to meet their needs.
Titanium Membership & Expanding Horizons
- Exhibiting at The Automate tradeshow, the largest solutions-based showcase of automation technologies in North America which demonstrates the full spectrum of automation technologies and solutions for a broad array of industries.
- Intelligent Transportation Solutions (ITS), exhibiting at ITS America Tradeshow in Los Angles, CA, presenting embedded hardware and software computing solutions for ITS markets.
- Avalue-BCM is promoted to Intel® Partner Alliance - Titanium member.
High-Performance Computing (HPC)
Introducing High-Performance Computing product line, multiple CPU and rich LAN ports onboard, to meet the demands for Medical, Healthcare, Smart Factory, AIoT, Industrial, Gaming and Retail applications.
Introducing Medical Grade Touch Panel PC, light weight, battery operated for Healthcare applications such as the cordless mobile nursing cart.
US Partner of the Year Awards
On May 21, 2020, at the Intel® Partner Connect 2020 Americas virtual conference, Intel® announced its recognition for a number of its partners’ outstanding achievements within various categories with the distinction of Partner of the Year. The Partner of the Year awards honor Intel® partners demonstrating excellence in technology, innovation, go-to-market strategies, sales growth, and marketing. BCM was selected for its achievements in IoT Growth at Associate/Affiliate Level.
BCM has been a member of the Intel® IoT Solutions Alliance (IoTG) for two decades and an Associate member since 2006. By receiving the Intel® 2020 US Partner of the Year Award, BCM has successfully demonstrated its contributions and capabilities within the Intel® IoT ecosystem and just as important, the value it brings to our many customers within these market segments.
Computing Systems for Digital Audio & Video
Celebrating our 20th year in the IPC/Embedded Computing industry and 29th year in business.
A/V Industry Transformation
BCM established itself as a key ODM partner and technology partner for top OEMs in the video conferencing, AV production equipment, and digital broadcasting industry in their transformation from DSP to x86 technology.
Touch Panel & Mobile Computing
Developed multiple Tablet products on ODM basis using x86 technology ranging from 12” to 15.6” in automotive, healthcare, and entertainment industries. Granted i.MX8 early access by NXP® as a Proven Partner™
Open Frame Tablets Success
Launched highly successful OFT (Open Frame Tablet) Series products in 7”, 10.1”, 15.6”, and 21” screen sizes with immediate success in fitness, gaming, automation, medical equipment, and automotive equipment industries.
Compal Strategic Alliance
Announced strategic alliance with Compal, one of the world’s top tablet & laptop ODM manufactures.
Embedded ARM Computing Expansion
BCM was promoted to Freescale (Presently NXP) Connect Proven Partner.
New 110,000 Sq. Ft. facility opens in Kaohsiung, Taiwan for expanded PCBA and system assembly. Adding distribution channel in India serving Middle East and Asia customers.
Entering the IoT World
Entered the Internet of Things world with our first dedicated IoT gateway solution.
Market Focus on Key Sectors
Focus on custom All-in-One Panel PC, Open Frame and POS for retail, gaming, industrial, medical industries.
Joined the Freescale (Presently NXP) Connect Partner program and to align our ARM/RISC based computing platforms.
US Headquarters Expansion
Purchased new facility in Irvine, CA located in the heart of the Irvine Spectrum technology sector.
Initial Public Offering (IPO)
Promoted to Associate status within the Intel® Embedded Alliance.
BCM and Avalue Technologies complete the IPO process and begin trading on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under the ticker number 3479 completing the goal of going public set in 2006 with the merger of the two companies.
Expanded distribution channel in Germany to serve European markets.
POS System Expansion
Launched Panel PC product line and Point-of-Sale POS system design and manufacturing.
Expanding Business Unit
Expands US operations, move to 20,000 sq ft. facility in Irvine, California.
Arrow Electronics Partnership
Entered into distribution agreement with Arrow Electronics.
Promoted to Affiliate status within the Intel® Embedded Alliance.
Avalue Merger
Merged operations with Avalue Technology, Inc. to combine engineering resources and pool purchasing power, creating one of Taiwan’s top industrial board and system providers while maintaining a two-brand strategy.
Intel® & AMD IPC Markets
BCM pioneers industrial motherboard market as a cost-effective alternative to traditional embedded SBCs.
Taipei Asia sales branch established to focus on Asia's burgeoning market.
Intel ICA Partner
Became an Intel® ICA Partner.
Channel Extension
Extending partnership with distribution channels: Bell Micro Products and All American.
Strategic Pivot
Separated from GVC and became an independent company changing focus from the PC market to embedded board design and manufacturing.
Major GVC Merger
BCM becomes a key board designer for six of the top ten brand name PC companies in the USA by merging with one of Taiwan’s top PCBA board manufacturers, GVC Corporation, with world class manufacturing facilities in Taiwan, Mainland China, Philippines and North America.
Foundation
BCM was founded in April 1990 in California providing custom motherboard designs for the fast growing PC market.
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