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SMT Production

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How SMT Production Maximizes First Run Yield

Printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing is a process that requires precision and reliability. As technology advances, laptops and smartphones are...

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nadcap vs as9100

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Nadcap vs. AS9100 Standard for Electronics: What's the Difference?

If there's one thing that takes center stage in the aerospace industry, it's safety. This, of course, comes hand in hand with high-quality components.

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Electronics Manufacturing Services: Equipment

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Electronics Manufacturing Services: Equipment Your Partner Should Have

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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Electronic Manufacturing Services Company

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Capabilities of an Electronic Manufacturing Services Company

Consolidating services is a great way to reduce costs, lead times, & confusion. Unfortunately, most electronics contract manufacturers (ECMs) don’t...

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electronic manufacturing services company

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What Does an Electronic Manufacturing Services Company Do?

Do you work for an original equipment manufacturer or OEM? Chances are you’ve crossed paths with a project requiring an electronic manufacturing...

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cable and harness assembly

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What to Know About Electronic Cable & Harness Assembly

When it comes to making a custom electronic cable and harness assembly, the little details matter. A faulty wire or a bad connection could ruin an...

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electronics manufacturing services company pcb inspection

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Guide to Working With an Electronics Manufacturing Services Company

“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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industrial wireless control

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Moving to a Wireless Industrial Control: IoT & More

Many industrial and manufacturing operations are looking closely at wireless industrial controls to see what benefits they offer. These wireless...

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medical pcb assembly and design - stethoscope on circuit board

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5 Medical PCB Assembly & Design Tips

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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medical device electronics design

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Medical Device Electronics Design: Preventing Component Shortages

About 20% of all medical device manufacturers struggle to manage component shortages . This can be a big problem, especially since many devices can...

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American Electronics Manufacturer: 1990s Matric Building

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Story of an American Electronics Manufacturer Pt. 3: The 1990s

(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 electronics build

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How to Achieve Zero Defects in Your Electronics Build: 8 Tips

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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ISO 14001

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Is Your ECM Giving You the 5 Benefits of ISO 14001 Certification?

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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Military Grade Electronics PCB 2

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Military-Grade Electronics PCB Design Considerations

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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PCB additive Manufacturing

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Uses of PCB Additive Manufacturing for Prototype Lead Time + More

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 Manufacturing Plant Security Procedures - man at computer

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Electronics Manufacturing Plant Security Procedures Your ECM Must Use

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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Story of an American Electronics Manufacturer Pt. 2: The 1980s

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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electronics manufacturing trade shows 2021

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2021 Electronics Manufacturing Trade Shows You Don’t Want to Miss

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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American Electronics Manufacturer Lee and Andy

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Story of an American Electronics Manufacturer Pt. 1: The 1970s

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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Electronics OEM partnership: Koh Young Logo

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Electronics OEM Partnership: How Koh Young's Maximizing Matric’s Yield

What do quality, efficiency, and a high passing yield rate have in common? Meticulous inspection.

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telecom PCB design and layout considerations

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6 Telecom PCB Design & Layout Considerations

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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PCB Quotes From an Electronics Contract Manufacturer - handshake

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How to Get Accurate PCB Quotes From an Electronics Contract Manufacturer

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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American Electronics Manufacturers - eu chemical regulations

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American Electronics Manufacturers Are Eyeing EU Chemical Regulations

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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Glossary: Terms Your Electronics Contract Manufacturer May Use

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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