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Matric Group: Feb 26, 2026
OEMs often rely on electronic products and systems that remain in service for many years. Over time, however, these systems can become increasingly...
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Matric Group: Feb 23, 2026
When you order printed circuit boards, you already understand the costly consequences of failure. The last thing you need is for your PCBs to...
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Matric Group: Nov 26, 2025
Testing and inspection are vital parts of electronics contract manufacturing, for obvious reasons. Before that shipment of PCBs arrives on your...
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Matric Group: Nov 26, 2025
Solder is what makes the electrical connections work on your printed circuit board (PCB). Solderability, then, measures how well metal is wetted by...
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Matric Group: Nov 26, 2025
PCB contamination testing is not for every project, but it’s a lifesaver for some.
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Matric Group: Jun 13, 2025
Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are the foundation of almost every electronic product. When one fails, the results can include product recalls, costly...
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Matric Group: Mar 28, 2025
PCB design can be challenging. The complexity of your project and the potential consequences of PCB failure may require thorough, high-level testing...
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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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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: 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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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: 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: 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: 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: 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...
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Matric Group: Feb 09, 2023
In 2006, the European Union rolled out a directive restricting the use of certain hazardous chemicals. This directive, Restriction of Hazardous...
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Matric Group: Oct 28, 2022
Printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing is a process that requires precision and reliability. As technology advances, laptops and smartphones are...
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Matric Group: Sep 15, 2022
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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Matric Group: Sep 13, 2022
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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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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Matric Group: May 06, 2022
The IPC standards chart (or tree, in some circles) provides guidelines for the production and assembly requirements of electronics manufacturing...
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Matric Group: Apr 21, 2022
Massive amounts of money are at play when it comes to power distribution electronics. The electronic product development life cycle frequently sparks...
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Matric Group: Apr 18, 2022
Just about any piece of electronics can be dangerous when they’re manufactured poorly. But when you’re manufacturing for the mining industry, you’re...
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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...
