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Soldering Partnerships for Success The IPC Education Foundation has benefited from Weller Tools' generous donations of equipment and tools over the past five years. These donations support students and educators in developing the necessary skills, especially hands-on soldering techniques. Most recently, Weller donated $5,000 worth of advanced solder- ing equipment to Stephen F. Austin State University to enrich engi- neering workshops that emphasize practical skills. I visited with Marcel Teller, senior director, global product manage- ment and R&D at Weller Tools, to learn more about the company and its values. By Charlene Gunter du Plessis, Senior Director, IPC Education Foundation Weller Tools has generously donated tools to support soldering education IPC COMMUNITY 15 SPRING 2025 What does the donation of equipment to SFASU mean to you? Weller is proud to support Stephen F. Austin State Universi- ty's engineering department by donating state-of-the-art solder- ing equipment. This contribution underscores our commitment to advancing education and fostering the next generation of skilled professionals in the electronics manufacturing industry. By collaborating with the IPC Education Foundation and SFASU's IPC student chapter, we will be enhancing students' hands-on learn- ing experiences and equipping them with the critical soldering skills necessary for their future careers as engineers. This partnership empow- ers students with industry-stan- dard tools and technologies, better preparing them for the demands of the field. Our collective efforts strengthen our shared goal of delivering high-quality training and Marcel Teller