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Matric Group: Feb 13, 2026
Legacy electronic systems often remain in service far longer than originally expected. Industrial controls, medical equipment, transportation systems, and specialized OEM products may operate reliably for decades, even after the original...
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Matric Group: Dec 16, 2025
For electronics OEMs and contract manufacturers, a proper RoHS declaration of conformity isn't just paperwork — it's your legal shield and ticket to...
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Matric Group: Dec 08, 2025
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Matric Group: Dec 08, 2025
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Matric Group: Nov 26, 2025
Testing and inspection are vital parts of electronics contract manufacturing, for obvious reasons. Before that shipment of PCBs arrives on your...
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Matric Group: Nov 26, 2025
Solder is what makes the electrical connections work on your printed circuit board (PCB). Solderability, then, measures how well metal is wetted by...
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Matric Group: Nov 26, 2025
PCB contamination testing is not for every project, but it’s a lifesaver for some.
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Matric Group: Nov 26, 2025
In electronics manufacturing, printed circuit boards are categorized based on the IPC Class Definitions: Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3.
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Matric Group: Oct 07, 2025
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Matric Group: Oct 07, 2025
When designing electronic products, compliance isn't just a final hurdle; it's a foundational principle that guides every decision. Central to this...
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Matric Group: Jul 29, 2025
Electronic component shortages didn’t fade away in 2024 – and they’re still making life complicated in 2025. Lead times have improved since the worst...
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Matric Group: Jul 07, 2025
Major regulation changes have come to electronics in recent years, and it’s important for everyone to take note, including U.S. manufacturers who...
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Matric Group: Jul 03, 2025
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Matric Group: Jun 13, 2025
Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are the foundation of almost every electronic product. When one fails, the results can include product recalls, costly...
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Matric Group: Jun 04, 2025
PFAS regulations are evolving worldwide practically by the day. For electronics manufacturers and supply chain leaders, 2025 brings a clear mandate:...
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Matric Group: Mar 28, 2025
PCB design can be challenging. The complexity of your project and the potential consequences of PCB failure may require thorough, high-level testing...
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Matric Group: Mar 26, 2025
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Matric Group: Mar 21, 2025
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Matric Group: Mar 20, 2025
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Matric Group: Mar 07, 2025
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Matric Group: Mar 07, 2025
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Matric Group: Dec 11, 2024
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Matric Group: Oct 21, 2024
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Matric Group: Oct 15, 2024
The electronics manufacturing supply chain is a major risk for many OEMs. Challenges in this area include environmental and global regulations, which...
