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I-Connect007 Editor’s Choice: Five Must-Reads for the Week

July 25, 2025 | Marcy LaRont, I-Connect007

In industry news this past week, I’m putting a focus on sustainability in electronics by highlighting my interview with Kelly Scanlon and Corey Dehmey, and Nolan Johnson’s Meet the Author podcast with Beth Turner of MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions. I also chose to spotlight the M&A activity and outlook in the U.S. market and regional market news in India and Mexico.

From Factory Floor to ‘The Component Store’

July 25, 2025 | Marcy LaRont, I-Connect007

Daniel Beauvois began his career in PCB manufacturing 15 years ago with zero industry experience—just a willingness to learn. Daniel immersed himself in every step of circuit board production, from hanging out on the factory floor to giving plant tours. Now, as founder of The Component Store, he’s an independent sales rep known for integrity, persistence, and deep technical knowledge. In this interview, Daniel reflects on his journey, the realities of being an outside rep, and what it takes to earn—and keep—a customer’s trust in an ever-evolving electronics industry.





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Marcy’s Musings: From Pitch to PO—The Sales Stack

July 21, 2025 | Marcy LaRont, Marcy's Musings

It is a foundational truth that a company lives and dies by its sales. Receiving that PO or contract starts the operational chain. It is the purest symbol of the machinations of the business process: You are paying me for something I...

The Marketing Minute: The First Step to More Sales—Marketing

July 16, 2025 | Brittany Martin, The Marketing Minute

In today’s competitive B2B landscape, marketing is no longer just a support role; it’s the starting line. Before a PO is ever submitted, marketing has already laid the foundation for the sale. These days, buyers are more informed,...

Happy’s Tech Talk #40: Factors in PTH Reliability—Hole Voids

July 9, 2025 | Happy Holden, Happy’s Tech Talk

When we consider via reliability, the major contributing factors are typically processing deviations. These can be subtle and not always visible. One particularly insightful column was by Mike Carano, “Causes of Plating Voids,...

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