Dan Patten, General Manager, BEST Inc.Dan Patten, General Manager
In the ever-evolving world of technology, PCB rework, repair, and modifications have grown to be more intricate. A company that stands out in this tech-driven electronics manufacturing era with a keen focus on delivering comprehensive soldering and PCB rework and repair training certification courses is BEST Inc.

Whether it’s providing IPC-certified PCB rework, modification, and inspection training or solder certification courses to technicians, BEST Inc. has a proven track record of delivering premium services. Backed by a team of certified instructors, the company customizes its instructor and operator-level courses, such as IPC J-STD-001, IPC-A-600, and IPC/WHMA-A-620, to meet specific standards or criteria for solder certification. Having trained thousands of soldering technicians for nearly three decades, BEST Inc. stands out as a versatile and reliable choice for manufacturers.

“When it comes to electronic assemblies, we can teach every aspect, including putting boards together for soldering, modifying, and repairing circuit boards, as well as any type of repair that might be required,” says Dan Patten, general manager of BEST Inc. “Inspection training courses are also provided to ensure technicians are on top of the latest techniques to detect errors that may have emerged during the fabrication and assembly processes.”

BEST Inc. has implemented a flexible approach to training delivery through mobility, which is highly beneficial for manufacturers facing difficulty in sending their employees to other locations. With a large, fully equipped truck with ten soldering rework stations, the team can drive to any location and train technicians. The soldering training classroom on wheels has all the modern tools to train students in the BEST Inc. possible way while driving cost-efficiency and convenience.

Patten says, “Our mobility training center gives us the flexibility to conduct training sessions on-site, at the client’s location, or anywhere in between. We also offer hybrid courses with online lectures and in-person hands-on training for a more enhanced learning experience. This new mode of education is gaining popularity worldwide.”

Keeping the market challenges associated with the miniaturization of PCBs in view, BEST Inc. has made it a priority to educate clients on proactively tackling this issue.

Apart from its teaching and inspection exercises, what gives BEST Inc. a competitive edge is that it has a full-fledged state-of-the-art rework and repair center. This center enables it to offer seamless services, such as restoring operations of expensive chips and reworking and repairing PCBs according to IPC7711/7721 standards and guidelines.

When it comes to electronic assemblies, we can teach every aspect, including putting boards together for soldering, modifying, and repairing circuit boards, as well as any type of repair that might be required

The BEST Inc. team has extensive experience working with a wide range of industries, including military, telecommunications, medical, and aerospace. They have collaborated with some of the biggest names in these fields, such as Northrop Grumman, BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, and Motorola. The team has also conducted IPC training and custom solder certification courses for major companies across the U.S., including Baxter, FujiFilm, and Siemens.

After years of experience in the industry, successfully completing projects ranging from 1 to 175000 PCBs and ensuring success, BEST Inc. has now expanded its business globally. Its specialized and highly skilled soldering technicians are at the core of the company’s success, accelerating the time to market for clients and saving them millions of dollars.

Apart from the extensive experience gained from working with hundreds of clients and thousands of in-house projects, what sets BEST Inc. apart is the unwavering dedication of its highly skilled team toward providing exceptional services leveraging the latest technology.