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PCB Thermal Management Tips for High-Reliability Electronics
Matric Group: Jul 18, 2022
Matric Group: Jul 18, 2022
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LED PCB Design for Safety
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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What is Obsolescence Management for Electronics?
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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Guide to Working With an Electronics Manufacturing Services Company
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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IPC Standards Chart for U.S.
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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Moving to a Wireless Industrial Control: IoT & More
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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How Aftermarket Electronics Remanufacturing Boosts the Energy Industry
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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All About MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) Regulations
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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11 PCB Design Tips for Photovoltaic/Solar Panel Electronics
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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6 Challenges in Medical Tech Manufacturing: Standards & Certs
Matric Group: Mar 23, 2022
More opportunity, more money … and more problems.
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Life Working for an Electronics Contract Manufacturer
Dynamic Manufacturing: Mar 23, 2022
It’s your first week on the job and your supervisor calls a floor meeting. A mine that contracts our services had a structural issue, but thanks to...
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5 Medical PCB Assembly & Design Tips
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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STORY OF AN AMERICAN ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURER PT. 5: THE 2010s TO NOW
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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STORY OF AN AMERICAN ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURER PT. 4: THE 2000S
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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Story of an American Electronics Manufacturer Pt. 3: The 1990s
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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How to Achieve Zero Defects in Your Electronics Build: 8 Tips
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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PCB Layout Design for Manufacturability: 5 Mistakes to Avoid
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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IPC Standards for PCBs: Why Sophisticated PCB’s Are IPC Compliant:
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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Is Your ECM Giving You the 5 Benefits of ISO 14001 Certification?
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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Understanding Military PCB Assembly in Military Electronics
Matric Group: Sep 10, 2021
When it comes to military and defense electronics, reliability isn’t optional — it’s a requirement. Unlike commercial boards, military-grade PCBs are...
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What Is IECEX Certification for Equipment in Explosive Atmospheres?
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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Uses of PCB Additive Manufacturing for Prototype Lead Time + More
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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Electronics Design Guide for Autonomous Vehicle PCBs
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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Electronics Manufacturing Plant Security Procedures Your ECM Must Use
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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3 Ways to Prep for Your High-Reliability Class 3 Electronics Project
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...