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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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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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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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Matric Group: Sep 10, 2021
Toughness in the military cuts across the board. It's not just the tough personnel, but also the electronics and the computers used in the field. Of...
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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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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?
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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...
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Matric Group: Aug 16, 2021
(Editors Note: This blog was originally published in November 2020 and was updated in August 2021 to reflect new information)
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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: 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: 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...
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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: Mar 04, 2021
Working with small circuit board areas can increase the risk of various PCB defects, tombstoning in particular.
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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: 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: Dec 01, 2020
When outsourcing electronics manufacturing, there’s more to consider than just price. Often, the best electronic contract manufacturers (ECMs) are...
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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 14, 2020
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: 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...
