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Matric Group: Dec 11, 2024
Working with small circuit board areas can increase the risk of various PCB defects, tombstoning in particular. While the grim nature of “tombstone”...
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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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Matric Group: Sep 05, 2024
When it comes to military electronics, reliability is non-negotiable. Whether it’s a navigation system guiding a ship through dangerous waters or a...
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Matric Group: Aug 05, 2024
OEM circuit boards are fundamental components in a wide range of consumer and commercial applications, from automobiles to household appliances and...
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Matric Group: Jul 31, 2024
Confused about REACH vs. RoHS compliance? You’re not alone. These two sets of electronics manufacturing guidelines were born from the European...
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Matric Group: Jul 28, 2024
In the demanding field of printed circuit board (PCB) fabrication and manufacturing, closely adhering to industry standards is crucial for an OEM's...
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Matric Group: Apr 04, 2024
Let’s face it, soldering is difficult. It takes years of training to get good at the right kinds of solders, and even machines don’t always get it...
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Matric Group: Mar 13, 2024
If you’re looking for an electronics contract manufacturer, what are the most important factors you consider? Is it the price or quality of the...
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Matric Group: Feb 27, 2024
(Photo courtesy U.S. Air Force) Electromechanical PCB box build assembly services are one of the most important offerings of electronics contract...
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Matric Group: Feb 26, 2024
Medical device product life cycle management is a challenge at the best of times. It becomes even harder when supply chains are disrupted (such as...
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Matric Group: Dec 22, 2023
PCB design is tricky. Depending on how complex your project is — or how much is at stake if something fails — you may need top-end testing before...
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Matric Group: Dec 19, 2023
A first article inspection for electronics products is a verification process that documents and certifies the accuracy of each and every facet of...
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Matric Group: Nov 13, 2023
PCBs have been getting smaller for the past few decades, and few industries have taken more advantage of that than the medical industry. While that’s...
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Matric Group: Nov 08, 2023
Medical device companies looking for a PCB design and assembly partner have many important factors to consider, all with the end user’s well-being at...
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Matric Group: Oct 25, 2023
As with most things you can purchase, there’s a strenuous relationship between cost and quality with PCB assemblies. However, there is a happy medium...
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Matric Group: Sep 20, 2023
Deciding on the best testing method for your printed circuit board can be a daunting task. There are plenty of factors to take into consideration,...
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Matric Group: Aug 18, 2023
As young people enter the workforce, it is important to develop and possess certain qualities in order to be successful. Employers expect individuals...
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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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Matric Group: Jul 27, 2023
Printed circuit boards, or PCBs, are essentially the lifeblood of the devices we use daily. Cellphones, TVs, cars, street lights, and so many other...
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Matric Group: Jul 11, 2023
In the constantly evolving world of technology, safety remains a top concern among engineers during development. Whether it’s a sensor in your car,...
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Matric Group: Jun 22, 2023
The most painful part of developing with electronics is knowing your success is fleeting. Eventually, all parts must die, or at least fade away into...
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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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Matric Group: May 17, 2023
When you order printed circuit boards (PCB), you know the pricey consequence of failure. The last thing you need financially is for your PCBs to...
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Matric Group: May 09, 2023
In electronics manufacturing, printed circuit boards are separated into three categories: 1, 2, and 3. The printed circuit board classification...
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Matric Group: Apr 27, 2023
The adage “If it’s not broken, don’t fix it” holds no ground in the realm of public transportation, mining equipment, and numerous other high-stakes...
