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Lead vs. Lead-Free Solder & PCB Manufacturing
Matric Group: Oct 07, 2026
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Why PCB Failures Happen: 6 Common Causes OEMs Can Prevent
Matric Group: Jun 25, 2026
Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are the backbone of nearly every electronic device. From industrial controls and medical equipment to defense systems...
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7 Benefits of Electronics Remanufacturing for Transportation
Matric Group: Dec 08, 2025
There’s no perfect playbook to establishing and maintaining major transportation projects like subways, bus systems, and other transit developments.
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Understanding PCB Contamination Testing for Reliable Builds
Matric Group: Nov 26, 2025
PCB contamination testing is not for every project, but it’s a lifesaver for some.
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Electronic Component Shortages: 2025 Outlook
Matric Group: Jul 29, 2025
Electronic component shortages didn’t fade away in 2024 – and they’re still making life complicated in 2025. Lead times have improved since the worst...
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What Are RoHS 3 Substances? Ensure Your Provider is Compliant
Matric Group: Jul 07, 2025
Major regulation changes have come to electronics in recent years, and it’s important for everyone to take note, including U.S. manufacturers who...
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2025 Tariffs on Electronics from China: Design and Source Smarter
Matric Group: Jul 03, 2025
NOTE: This article was updated on July 3, 2025 to reflect recent information regarding tariffs.
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PFAS Requirements in 2025: What Electronics Manufacturers Must Know
Matric Group: Jun 04, 2025
PFAS regulations are evolving worldwide practically by the day. For electronics manufacturers and supply chain leaders, 2025 brings a clear mandate:...
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Reverse Polarity Protection: A Guide to PCB Design
Matric Group: Mar 20, 2025
When reliable performance matters – whether in medical devices or handheld mining tools – every component in your design needs to contribute to...
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9 Advantages of Partnering with an American PCB Manufacturer
Matric Group: Oct 21, 2024
When building the next generation of electronic products, the last thing you want is to be sidelined by production issues, faulty boards, or...
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Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain: Regulations Can Impact You
Matric Group: Oct 15, 2024
The electronics manufacturing supply chain is a major risk for many OEMs. Challenges in this area include environmental and global regulations, which...
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Financial PCBs 101: Kiosk PCB Assembly
Matric Group: Feb 14, 2024
PCBs for kiosks represent a specialized area within electronics manufacturing, requiring a focus on durability, security, and diverse component...
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Latest Advancements in Robotics & Current PCB Manufacturing Techniques
Matric Group: Oct 31, 2023
As the world of robotics advances, PCB manufacturing techniques have become faster and more efficient. With surface mount technology, flexible PCBs,...
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What Is REACH Compliance? | Electronics Manufacturing Standards
Matric Group: Aug 17, 2023
Understanding your marketing is key to a successful product run. That applies not only to your customers, but their home country as well.
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Common PCB Defects: What Causes a Circuit Board to Burn?
Matric Group: Jun 21, 2023
While there are many common printed circuit board defects, one of the most notorious is burnt components. It's also, unfortunately, one of the most...
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Semiconductor CHIPS and Science Act Beneficiaries: What to Know
Matric Group: May 24, 2023
The global microelectronics industry is vital to the modern economy, with over $400 billion in semiconductor sales in 2020. As the demand for...
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Trends in Manufacturing Automation: Moving Forward in 2023
Matric Group: May 18, 2023
Technology continues to advance, leading to smaller and more powerful PCBs. The manufacturing industry as a whole is pivoting, as is PCB production....
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PCB Manufacturing Capabilities & Fabrication Plants: A Look Ahead
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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What Is SMT Assembly?
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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Electronics Manufacturing Services: Equipment Your Partner Should Have
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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Capabilities of an Electronic Manufacturing Services Company
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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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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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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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...