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35 news releases added by BEST Inc.

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BEST offers professional rework, repair and prototype builds of PCBs. Our expertise is on BGA rework and QFN rework. Our experienced instructors teach professional soldering classes as we are an IPC certified training center

Rolling Meadows, Illinois, USA

Consultant / Service Provider, Manufacturer

  • Phone 847-797-9250
  • Fax 847-797-3255

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(1) SMT parts, accessories & PCB supplies item

(74) products in the catalog

(20) technical library articles

(35) news releases

Custom SRT and Hot Air Nozzles

May 12, 2019 | Fast Shipment of Custom SRT Nozzles

Custom SRT Nozzles

High mix Low Volume Technical Webinar

Oct 23, 2018 | Best practice webinar for high mix low volume assemblers

New Product Launched Component ID Poster for Electronics Training

Aug 17, 2018 | New Component ID Poster for electronics training and certification.

Electronics Component ID Poster

Capabilities Video Launched

Jun 15, 2018 | BEST Inc launches the release of a company capabilities video. The story of how EMS and wire harness and electronics companies can be serviced by BEST Inc. is told in a fun and compelling way.

BEST Announces Availability of Custom Electronics Packaging

Mar 20, 2018 | BEST Inc announces the availability of a custom ESD packaging service for electronic assemblies and components.

FREE IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001

Nov 25, 2017 | A-610 and J-STD-001 has recently been updated. This webinar will highlight the changes in the standards

New Sustainable J-STD-001 Soldering Kit

Oct 03, 2017 | BEST releases new version of J-STD-001 training kit that can be refilled.

New Sustainable J-STD-001 Soldering Kit

Oct 03, 2017 | BEST releases new version of J-STD-001 training kit that can be refilled.

BEST Inc. Puts Semi-Automated Mass PCB Rework Process Online

Mar 31, 2017 | BEST installs and brings Up mass rework machine capability to reduce costs and increase the turnover of boards requiring lots of parts change outs.

BEST SMT Boot Camp Nov 29-Dec 1, 2016 Featuring Phil Zarrow

Oct 25, 2016 | Learn about SMT assembly from SME Phil Zarrow in Chicago

New Hands On Class for Wire/Cable Assembly

Sep 01, 2016 | A new class has been developed to teach EMS providers and others the basics of wire harness assembly techniques. This class goes along with the popular IPC-A-620 Wire and Cable Harness Assembly Acceptance standards.

Wire harness hands on class

BEST Releases 2nd Half Training Schedule for 2016

May 25, 2016 | BEST's 2nd half of 2016 schedule including more dates and classes in Detroit.

Award for New Product Innovation Announced

Apr 20, 2016 | BEST, Inc. was presented Circuit Assembly’s NPI Award for its HeatShield Gel™ high temperature shielding product at the IPC APEX Expo on Feb. 24 in San Diego, Calif.

BEST, Inc. Will Be Conducting 2 Training Sessions at the IPC APEX Expo 2016

Feb 27, 2016 | BEST Inc. instructors will be conducting 2 training sessions this year at the APEX Expo 2016 - Advanced Rework: Hands-on BGA Reballing, Lead-Free Devices, and Fine-Pitch Parts, and the 2nd session - Stencil Printing: Consistent Print Volumes for SMT Rework.

BEST Developes Revolutionary Gel for Masking of Parts

Jan 05, 2016 | Novel method for protecting electronic components from heat.

BEST Installs New Laser System for PCB Depaneling, Hole Drilling, Selective Ablation

Oct 21, 2015 | Product lead time reductions and increased capabilities for EMS providers and board shops

Laser System for Depanelizing, Part Marking and Mask Removal

Assembly Challenges of Small Packages - A Tech Symposium Presented by Industry Experts

Sep 01, 2015 | Please join BEST for our 2015 Tech Symposium on the Assembly Challenges of Small Packages. Increase your understanding of the challenges involved in small footprint device assembly.

Tech Symposium on SMT Micro Electronics Assembly and Rework

Aug 05, 2015 | SMT micro electronics assembly and rework symposium has been scheduled for 2015 for October 1, 2015. Learn/Re-learn how to perform a design of experiments, learn rework tips from Paul Wood and "lessons learned" from Chrys Shea.

Tech Symposium on SMT Micro Electronics Assembly and Rework

Aug 03, 2015 | Join BEST and 50+ engineers on October 1 in this technical symposium featuring excellent speakers and topics

J-STD-001 Solder Certification Training Kit Released

Jun 12, 2015 | BEST Inc has released the new IPC solder certification training kit corresponding to version F. This kit can be used to train in both lead-bearing and lead-free solders and features a "real" PCB.

BEST Launches New Solder Training "Explainer" Video

May 29, 2015 | BEST Inc has announced the release of an "explainer" video which outlines its solder training and certification program including both customized solder training as well as IPC certification training.

BEST Opens Training Center in Detroit MI

Mar 27, 2015 | Troy MI is the newest home for BEST solder training and certification. It purchased the license for the Detroit market which coincides with the constant addition of more electronic sensors, controllers for engines and transmissions and safety sessions.

Solder Training in Detroit MI Area

Worlds Largest Circuit Board

Jan 09, 2015 | BEST solder training and certification vehicle now outfitted with PCB "skin".

Dan Patten Joins BEST as Director of Sales

Nov 07, 2014 | Dan Patten has joined BEST Inc, a rework and repair services, training and products company, as its director of sales.

BEST Inc. Announces Outsourced Source Inspection and Soldering Technician Services

Aug 28, 2014 | BEST announces a new service for the short term hiring of certified soldering technicians and source inspectors with IPC qualifications.

Certified soldering techs for hire

BEST Releases PCBVac(TM) -a Shop Vac for your PCB

Apr 02, 2014 | BEST Inc , Rolling Meadows IL, announced the release of a new shopvac like product for the PCB rework and repair area. Connected to shop air this product is able to suck up liquids and solids,

New Kapton Film Stencils for Labs and DIYs

Jan 17, 2014 | BEST Inc., has developed a line of Kapton™ SMT stencils for the prototype assembly market. These stencils, available in 4,5 and 6 thicknesses, present very flat coplanar printing surfaces for solder paste printing. . They are designed to be used when the there are very few boards to be made at one time and the pitch of the components is 1.00 and above.

Reballing Preforms Now in 3 Days

Sep 03, 2013 | BEST's EZReball(TM) reballing preforms now are available as standard in 3 business days. Expedited packs are in available in 24 hours to help you with your reballing projects

MN Solder and IPC Certifications-BEST Inc

Sep 03, 2010 | BEST Inc Joins Force with Dakota County Technical College

MN Solder Training

BEST Begins SMT Metal Fabrication

Jul 10, 2010 | BEST Partners with MRC to bring customers SMT Metal Stencils

BEST Begins SMT Metal Fabrication

Jul 10, 2010 | Partners with MRC to bring high quality stencils quickly and with an accent on service

Customized Circuit Frames for PCB Repair

Oct 17, 2009 | Reduce PCB Repair Costs

BEST Appoints Distributor for PCB Rework/Repair Products

Jul 22, 2009 | MRC Inc Appointed CA TX Distributor

BEST Logo

BEST Appoints Japanese Distributor for PCBV Rework/Repair Products

Jul 22, 2009 | BEST Appoints Japanese Distributor

BEST Logo

BEST Wins Industry Service Excellence Award

Apr 24, 2008 | Las Vegas, Nevada�April 1, 2008--BEST Inc., today announced that it is the recipient of the 2008 Service Excellence Awards presented at the 2008 APEX show, a major electronics manufacturing trade show, in Las Vegas, Nevada. BEST Inc. was the overall winner in the rework and repair category for the 2nd year running.

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IPC Training & Certification - Blackfox