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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 hazards like extreme temperatures, moisture, and dust. These factors can damage components and...
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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: Nov 28, 2022
There are major regulation change coming to electronics in Europe, and it’s important for everyone to take note, including U.S. manufacturers who...
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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...
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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
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