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Matric Group: May 18, 2023
Technology continues to advance, leading to smaller and more powerful PCBs. The manufacturing industry as a whole is pivoting, as is PCB production. This requires an adjustment in simulated layout, production, and interconnection during installation.
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Matric Group: May 17, 2023
When you order printed circuit boards (PCB), you know the pricey consequence of failure. The last thing you need financially is for your PCBs to...
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Matric Group: Apr 27, 2023
The adage “If it’s not broken, don’t fix it” holds no ground in the realm of public transportation, mining equipment, and numerous other high-stakes...
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Matric Group: Apr 27, 2023
With the rise of IoT and technology in general, electronics are featured in many environments, exposing delicate electronic connections to potential...
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Matric Group: Apr 20, 2023
The Design-2-Part show for the Greater New York area will be held April 26-27 in Secaucus, NJ.
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Matric Group: Mar 06, 2023
The world of PCB assembly capabilities is changing rapidly, and forecasters expect PCB manufacturing capabilities to expand for the next 10 years....
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Matric Group: Mar 02, 2023
When an OEM is sourcing out work -- let alone aerospace electronics manufacturing -- it’s likely to come across companies that boast about all sorts...
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Matric Group: Feb 09, 2023
In 2006, the European Union rolled out a directive restricting the use of certain hazardous chemicals. This directive, Restriction of Hazardous...
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Matric Group: Jan 30, 2023
As today’s electronics designs become smaller and more complex, more engineers are relying on surface mount technology. After the 1980s, this...
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Matric Group: Jan 27, 2023
Among the serial data interfaces -- SPI, Flex I2C, and many more -- available for electronic equipment, two stand out for their longevity. In spite...
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Matric Group: Dec 15, 2022
COMPONENT SHORTAGE: December ‘22 UPDATE: Nearly a year after our last update, we have returned to find a similar situation regarding shortages in the...
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Matric Group: Oct 28, 2022
Printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing is a process that requires precision and reliability. As technology advances, laptops and smartphones are...
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Matric Group: Sep 15, 2022
If there's one thing that takes center stage in the aerospace industry, it's safety. This, of course, comes hand in hand with high-quality components.
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Matric Group: Sep 13, 2022
Today a growing number of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) outsource some of their work to electronics contract manufacturers (ECMs). The ECMs...
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Matric Group: Aug 29, 2022
Consolidating services is a great way to reduce costs, lead times, & confusion. Unfortunately, most electronics contract manufacturers (ECMs) don’t...
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Matric Group: Jul 22, 2022
More manufacturers these days are realizing the benefits of using external PCB assembly services versus a DIY approach. Allowing an electronics...
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Matric Group: Jul 19, 2022
When it comes to making a custom electronic cable and harness assembly, the little details matter. A faulty wire or a bad connection could ruin an...
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Matric Group: Jul 13, 2022
At this point, we’re all familiar with light-emitting diode (LED) lights. From the bright, efficient bulbs replacing the old filament lamps, to the...
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Matric Group: Jun 27, 2022
You just installed your new PCBs in your machines and they’re working great! Dust off your hands and pat yourself on the back; the hard part’s done,...
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Matric Group: Jun 17, 2022
“How will my idea go from conception to finished product at your company?” It’s a question we hear a lot, and a good one. It’s natural to want to...
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Matric Group: May 06, 2022
The IPC standards chart (or tree, in some circles) provides guidelines for the production and assembly requirements of electronics manufacturing...
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Matric Group: Apr 21, 2022
Many industrial and manufacturing operations are looking closely at wireless industrial controls to see what benefits they offer. These wireless...
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Matric Group: Apr 21, 2022
Massive amounts of money are at play when it comes to power distribution electronics. The electronic product development life cycle frequently sparks...
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Matric Group: Apr 18, 2022
Just about any piece of electronics can be dangerous when they’re manufactured poorly. But when you’re manufacturing for the mining industry, you’re...
