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Lead vs. Lead-Free Solder & PCB Manufacturing
Matric Group: Oct 07, 2026
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6 Medical Device Manufacturing Challenges: Standards, Materials & More
Matric Group: Sep 22, 2026
Medical device OEMs don't just have to build reliable electronics. They have to prove that their products, processes, suppliers, and quality systems...
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PCB Design Standards Guiding Today's Engineers
Matric Group: Sep 15, 2026
“Which standards apply to my project?” It’s one of the most common, and critical, questions engineers face when starting a new PCB layout and design....
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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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Extending Legacy Products with PCB Reverse Engineering
Matric Group: Feb 13, 2026
Legacy electronic systems often remain in service far longer than originally expected. Industrial controls, medical equipment, transportation...
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7 Types of PCB Soldering Defects to Watch Out For
Matric Group: Oct 07, 2025
Let’s face it, soldering can be a challenging task. Even with years of training and the most advanced machinery, PCB soldering defects are sometimes...
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Why Partner with an Electronics Contract Manufacturing Company?
Matric Group: Mar 21, 2025
Bringing a new electronic product to market is no small feat. From intricate circuit board designs to complex cable assemblies, every detail must...
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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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How to Tell Tombstone PCB Defects ‘Rest in Peace’
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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Financial PCBs 101: PCB Design For Trading Platforms
Matric Group: Sep 03, 2024
Driven largely by technological advancements and the increasing demand for efficient trading solutions, the financial technology landscape is...
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HDI PCB Design Guidelines for Layout & Manufacturability
Matric Group: Aug 27, 2024
Want to get smaller, lighter, or more powerful? (Who doesn’t?) In electronics, customers are demanding all three – at the same time. It might seem...
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A Look at Agile PCB Development: Industry Use Then vs Now
Matric Group: Jul 12, 2024
Printed circuit boards (PCBs) have been instrumental in the rapid advancement of technology since their introduction in the 1940s. PCBs...
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Financial PCBs 101: Server PCBs in the Infrastructure
Matric Group: Apr 26, 2024
PCBs are crucial to modern financial systems and play a critical role in the infrastructure that supports the global financial ecosystem. These...
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HDI PCBs For Medical Device Electronics Design
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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Why an ISO 13485-Certified Manufacturer Is Vital for Medical Devices
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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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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Design 2 Part Greater NY 2023: Matric to Attend Show
Matric Group: Apr 20, 2023
The Design-2-Part show for the Greater New York area will be held April 26-27 in Secaucus, NJ.
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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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Guide to Working With an Electronics Manufacturing Services Company
Matric Group: Jun 17, 2022
“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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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...
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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...