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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 discussed how a shared passion for Ham Radios led two electrical engineers turned vo-tech teachers, Lee...
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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...
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Matric Group: Jun 01, 2021
Most often, the foundation, or base, of a printed circuit board (PCB) consists of a substrate and laminate. Different PCB laminate and substrate...
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Matric Group: Apr 23, 2021
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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Matric Group: Apr 06, 2021
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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Matric Group: Mar 29, 2021
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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Matric Group: Feb 23, 2021
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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Matric Group: Jan 19, 2021
Rigid-flex PCBs (printed circuit boards) combine the best traits of both rigid PCBs and flexible PCBs, making it easier for manufacturers to install...
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Matric Group: Jan 07, 2021
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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Matric Group: Dec 15, 2020
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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Matric Group: Dec 03, 2020
As electronics have become increasingly embedded in our day-to-day, the manufacturing process for printed circuit boards (PCBs) has adapted....
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Matric Group: Nov 17, 2020
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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Matric Group: Nov 03, 2020
When searching for a reliable electronics contract manufacturing (ECM), one of the first questions you’ll probably ask is, “What certifications do...
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Matric Group: Oct 30, 2020
You’ve heard about the many great feats and discoveries in the aerospace industry. You’ve also heard about the tragedies that have happened when a...
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Matric Group: Oct 27, 2020
Prototyping isn’t reserved for high-tech vehicles or revolutionary consumer gadgets. It’s also a great practice for manufacturing printed circuit...
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Matric Group: Oct 06, 2020
It’s time for your organization to begin production of a new electronic device. For one reason or another, you’re in no position to take care of the...
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Matric Group: Sep 25, 2020
For many companies, the focus on printed circuit board (PCB) production is on-time-delivery and quality. However, just as important to a product’s...
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Matric Group: Aug 31, 2020
Cable jackets serve as the first line of defense for wires and cables – which makes choosing the right jacketing material essential. So, you might be...
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Matric Group: Jul 30, 2020
You buy your electronic components, your machines are up and running, customers are happy, your workers are happy -- everything is good. Invoice...
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Matric Group: Jul 16, 2020
When turned on, electrical equipment generates sparks. Some equipment generates heat that can lead to ignition, while electric arcing occurs between...
