Phil Zarrow has been involved with PCB fabrication and assembly for more than thirty five years. His expertise includes the manufacture of equipment for circuit board fabrication and assembly of through-hole and surface mount technologies. In addition to his background in automated assembly and cleaning, Mr. Zarrow is recognized for his expertise in surface mount re ow soldering technology and in the design and implementation of SMT placement equipment and reflow soldering systems. Having held key technical and management positions with Vitronics Corporation, Excellon-Micronetics and Universal Instruments Corporation, he has extensive hands-on experience with set-up and troubleshooting through-hole and SMT processes throughout the world. During his tenure as Director of Technology Development for GSS/Array Technology, he was responsible for specifying and setting up medium- and high-speed assembly lines, as well as investigating and implementing emerging and leading-edge technologies, equipment and processes.

Mr. Zarrow is a popular speaker and workshop instructor. He has chaired and instructed numerous seminars and conferences in North and South America, Europe, South Africa, Australia and the Paci c Rim. He has published many technical papers and magazine articles as well as contributed a number of chapters to industry books. He is co-author of the book, "SMT Glossary- Terms and De nitions". Mr. Zarrow holds two US Patents concerning PCB fabrication and assembly processes and audit methodologies. Phil is a member of IPC, SME, IMAPS, a co-founder of ITM Incorporated, and is a past national level o cer and national director of the Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA). He was also Chairman of the Re ow Committee for SMEMA. He was the recipient of the SMTA's Member of Distinction Award (1995) and Founders’ Award (2000). Mr. Zarrow has served on the Editorial Advisory Board for Circuits Assembly Magazine and won awards his writings "On the Forefront"and “Better Manufacturing” columns. He is currently producer and co-host of IPC Update’s “Boardtalk” audio program.