We embrace and promote initiatives focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).  These programs are vital for increasing the vibrancy of the American economy and our industrial manufacturing base.

Organizations such as FIRST help to bridge the gap between education and the business world by engaging participants in hands-on learning challenges.

Bishop-Wisecarver has provided consistent and increasing support of FIRST since 2007 through support of the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) and FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC), and we are proud to continue our support of FIRST for the 2025 season!

Donation: Linear Motion Guide Kit, 18" Double Edge Track & Vee Guide Wheels

For the FRC season, Bishop-Wisecarver donated a large quantity of Linear Motion Guide Kit, 18" Double Edge Track & Vee Guide Wheels. These parts are available for order on the AndyMark FIRST Choice website. Log-in to FIRST Choice and use your team credits to order your motion guide kit.

The Linear Slide Kit from Bishop-Wisecarver® is a flexible kit of parts that can be assembled into a linear slide or a telescopic slide and includes mounting hardware, spacers, and industrial grade vee guide wheels and matching vee guide linear track.

Downloadables:

• Instructions (.PDF)
• 3D Print File: 2-wheel_mount_thin.stl
• 3D Print File: 4-wheel_mount_thin.stl

Team Sponsorships

We contribute to the success of local robotics teams through our team sponsorship program. Our team sponsorships support team funding and the program includes a factory tour of our manufacturing facility. We have provided sponsorship donations for the following teams for the 2025 FIRST season:

• Team FRC 5430 - Pirate Robolution - Pittsburg High School, Pittsburg, CA
• Team FRC 7137 - Project 212 - Ygnacio Valley High School, Concord, CA
• Team FRC 115 - Monta Vista Robotics Team - Monte Vista High School
• VEX Robotics Team 94517X - Mecha Maelstrom - Clayton Valley Charter High School, Concord, CA
• VEX Robotics Team VEX 94517Y - Why - Clayton Valley Charter High School, Concord, CA
• VEX Robotics Team VEX 94517B - The Blossom Brigade - Clayton Valley Charter High School, Concord, CA

If you're interested in being sponsored by Bishop-Wisecarver, please check out our application form.

Have questions regarding our products or FIRST?

Please reach out to us at: mteam@bwc.com or call (925) 439-8272.