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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 frustration among OEMs in this industry because parts steadily wear out and require attention to...
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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...
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Matric Group: Apr 15, 2022
When designing solar-powered embedded systems intended for outdoor applications, durability, performance, and energy efficiency are a perfect storm...
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Matric Group: Mar 23, 2022
More opportunity, more money … and more problems.
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Matric Group: Feb 01, 2022
The benefits of new technologies in health care are awesome. Developers are showing off some amazing ideas for medical devices. It’s no surprise that...
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Matric Group: Jan 31, 2022
(Editor’s note: This is part 5 of a five-part series on the history of Matric Group, from a $20 investment in 1971 to a $60+ million business today.)
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Matric Group: Jan 31, 2022
(Editor’s note: This is part 4 of a 5-part series on the history of Matric Group, from a $20 investment in 1971 to a $60+ million business today.)...
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Matric Group: Nov 10, 2021
(Editor’s note: This is part 3 of a six-part series on the history of Matric Group, from a $20 investment in 1971 to a $60+ million business today.)
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Matric Group: Nov 08, 2021
There are many areas in life where accepting mistakes as inevitable is a good thing -- electronics manufacturing is not one of them. The end goal...
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Matric Group: Nov 04, 2021
Optimizing PCB layout design for manufacturability is one of the most crucial aspects of your product’s development process. Key decisions made...
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Matric Group: Sep 14, 2021
Whether you’re in the electronics, healthcare, or manufacturing industry, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the hodgepodge of standards regarding PCB...
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Matric Group: Sep 10, 2021
With a practically worldwide push toward environmental responsibility, more companies are choosing to -- or have no choice but to -- demonstrate that...
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Matric Group: Sep 10, 2021
Toughness in the military cuts across the board. It's not just the tough personnel, but also the electronics and the computers used in the field. Of...
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Matric Group: Sep 10, 2021
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...
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Matric Group: Sep 10, 2021
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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Matric Group: Sep 10, 2021
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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Matric Group: Sep 10, 2021
You probably take plenty of steps to protect intellectual property at your OEM. But what about the other guys handling your sensitive secrets? For...
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Matric Group: Aug 25, 2021
You’re an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in need of an electronics contract manufacturer (ECM) to supply circuit boards for a product you...
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Matric Group: Aug 25, 2021
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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Matric Group: Aug 06, 2021
It’s February 2021, you and your family are sitting around the TV watching the Mars Rover craft touch down on the surface of Mars using components...
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Matric Group: Aug 02, 2021
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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Matric Group: Jul 20, 2021
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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Matric Group: Jul 06, 2021
In every facet of modern life, we're surrounded by electronic devices, all of which are powered by printed circuit boards (PCBs). With so many...
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Matric Group: Jun 29, 2021
What do quality, efficiency, and a high passing yield rate have in common? Meticulous inspection.
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Matric Group: Jun 09, 2021
Telecommunications PCBs (printed circuit boards) are a different breed. As you'd expect, you’ll need to reconsider everything you thought you knew...
