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Phil Zarrow Scheduled to Host SMT Bootcamp at BEST Inc. on May 19-20
March 17, 2025 | BEST Inc.Estimated reading time: Less than a minute

BEST Inc., a leader in electronic component services, training, and products is pleased to announce it will host a two-day SMT Bootcamp course taught by industry veteran Phil Zarrow. The course is scheduled to take place in Rolling Meadows, IL on May 19-20 with seats available both in-person and online.
Developed by an experienced team of engineers and technicians with diverse backgrounds in electronics PCB manufacturing, this course provides students with insights into the processes, tools, and materials used in modern electronic assembly.
The SMT Bootcamp class emphasizes a practical approach, enabling students to observe the various stages of the SMT assembly process and gain real-world experience from different perspectives and company examples. The course includes lectures and hands-on observations, providing students with a foundational understanding of PCB assembly.
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Global Excellence in PCB Design: The Global Electronics Association Expands to Italy
08/07/2025 | Global Electronics AssociationIn today's rapidly evolving electronics industry, printed circuit boards (PCBs) serve as the critical backbone influencing the success, reliability, and time-to-market of countless products. Recognizing this essential role, the Global Electronics Association (formerly IPC), a worldwide leader in electronics standards, certification, and education, is now expanding its internationally acclaimed PCB design training to Italy.
Magnalytix’s Dr. Mike Bixenman to Guide PDC at SMTA High-Reliability Cleaning and Conformal Coating Conference
07/31/2025 | MAGNALYTIXMagnalytix, providing real-time reliability solutions for electronics manufacturing, is excited to announce that Dr. Mike Bixenman will present the professional development course “The Effects of Flux Residues and Process Contamination on the Reliability of the Electronic Assembly” on Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 9:00 AM CST to open the second day of the STMA High-Reliability Cleaning and Conformal Coating Conference.
IPC Launches New Wire Harness Design Course Led by Defense Industry Expert
06/03/2025 | I-Connect007 Editorial TeamIPC is expanding its educational offerings with a new online course designed to provide foundational knowledge in wire harness and cable design. The course, Introduction to Wire Harness Design I, is led by a seasoned mechanical engineer and subject matter expert in military cable systems working at FNSS Defense Systems in Turkey.
Advint Delivers Advanced Electroplating Training to Triangle Labs
06/02/2025 | Advint IncorporatedDuring the last week of April, Advint Incorporated conducted a comprehensive two-day on-site electroplating training session for the technical team at Triangle Labs, Inc., a key innovator in the printed circuit board space. The training was structured to align with the demands of high-reliability plating processes suitable for RF and high-frequency substrates.
IPC Issues Call for Participation for IPC APEX EXPO 2026
06/02/2025 | IPCIPC is now accepting abstracts for technical papers with presentations, posters, and professional development courses at IPC APEX EXPO 2026.