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What Is IECEX Certification for Equipment in Explosive Atmospheres?
For companies that buy and sell products for use in a potentially explosive atmosphere, a roadmap of guidelines isn’t just helpful -- it’s also a must-have.
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For companies that buy and sell products for use in a potentially explosive atmosphere, a roadmap of guidelines isn’t just helpful -- it’s also a must-have.
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Sometimes, even the best technology in the world isn’t the right fit for the job. Simply put, time and volume matter.
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A report in 2020 estimated that one in every 10 vehicles globally will be self-driving by 2030. Driverless cars come with several benefits, including...
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You probably take plenty of steps to protect intellectual property at your OEM. But what about the other guys handling your sensitive secrets?
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As we continue the countdown to Matric's 50th anniversary, let's recap so far the 1970s and how it all started. In part one of this series, we...
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Even in our vastly internet-dominated world, nothing has quite replicated the impact of a face-to-face discussion with vendors and fellow engineers....
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The year is 1971. Carole King's' hit single "I Feel The Earth Move" is playing through a Plymouth Volare as two electrical engineers/teachers enter a...
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What do quality, efficiency, and a high passing yield rate have in common? Meticulous inspection.
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When outsourcing your printed circuit board (PCB), electronics box build, or cable assembly to an electronics contract manufacturer, you expect a...
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With the European Union (EU) working toward new strategies to cut down on hazardous chemicals within the electronics manufacturing industry, the rest...
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When talking with salespeople, design engineers, and other contacts within an electronic contract manufacturer, you may hear a lot of terms thrown...
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Working with small circuit board areas can increase the risk of various PCB defects, tombstoning in particular.
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The electronics sector is one of the most dynamic industries, with virtually unlimited applications. This is why its growth is expected to remain...
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As an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), your success greatly depends on your products' functionality and durability. In this regard, the printed...
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So, you’ve made the choice to design a custom PCB for your design. Instead of buying off the shelf electronics.. but what’s next?
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When outsourcing electronics manufacturing, there’s more to consider than just price. Often, the best electronic contract manufacturers (ECMs) are...
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When printed circuit boards fail, you can face costly and potentially disastrous consequences. So how do you pick up the pieces afterward?...
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When searching for a reliable electronics contract manufacturing (ECM), one of the first questions you’ll probably ask is, “What certifications do...