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6 Challenges in Medical Tech Manufacturing: Standards & Certs
Matric Group: Mar 23, 2022
More opportunity, more money … and more problems.
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What Is Turnkey PCB Assembly?
Matric Group: Mar 02, 2022
Turnkey assembly -- buzzwords or worth looking into?
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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...
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Medical Device Electronics Design: Preventing Component Shortages
Matric Group: Jan 27, 2022
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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Story of an American Electronics Manufacturer Pt. 3: The 1990s
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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How to Achieve Zero Defects in Your Electronics Build: 8 Tips
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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PCB Layout Design for Manufacturability: 5 Mistakes to Avoid
Matric Group: Nov 04, 2021
Optimizing PCB layout design for manufacturability is one of the most crucial aspects of your product’s development process. Key decisions made...
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Electronics Design Guide for Autonomous Vehicle PCBs
Matric Group: Sep 10, 2021
A report in 2020 estimated that one in every 10 vehicles globally will be self-driving by 2030. Driverless cars come with several benefits, including...
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Electronics Manufacturing Plant Security Procedures Your ECM Must Use
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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3 Ways to Prep for Your High-Reliability Class 3 Electronics Project
Matric Group: Aug 25, 2021
You’re an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in need of an electronics contract manufacturer (ECM) to supply circuit boards for a product you...
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Story of an American Electronics Manufacturer Pt. 2: The 1980s
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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2021 Electronics Manufacturing Trade Shows You Don’t Want to Miss
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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Story of an American Electronics Manufacturer Pt. 1: The 1970s
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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Best PCB Substrate Types For Your Board
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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How to Get Accurate PCB Quotes From an Electronics Contract Manufacturer
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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Glossary: Terms Your Electronics Contract Manufacturer May Use
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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How to Tell Tombstone Defects in PCBs ‘Rest in Peace’
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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INFOGRAPHIC: Conformal Coatings vs. Potting/Encapsulation
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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All You Need to Know About Rigid-Flex PCB Design Guidelines
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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Getting a PCB Quote Comparison? Ask These ?s First
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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Creating Custom Printed Circuit Boards: Is Your Volume Worth It?
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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PCB Assembly Services: Through-Hole Vs. Surface Mount
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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What Are MIL-STD Electronics?
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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What to Do About PCB Failure
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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What Nadcap Accreditation Means for Electronic Contract Manufacturing
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...