Matric Group

10/30/2026

OCTOBER 30 — AND THAT'S A WRAP ON MANUFACTURING MONTH

Throughout October, we've taken you behind the scenes at Matric, highlighting our manufacturing capabilities and the people who make it all happen.

What makes advanced manufacturing so interesting? Every day brings something different, from new technology and customer opportunities to community involvement and employee celebrations.

While our team continues designing, assembling, testing and delivering electronics that support a wide array of industries...

Our Director of Human Resources is at Keystone High School today, conducting mock interviews with seniors and introducing them to careers in advanced manufacturing.

Yesterday, we celebrated our annual Halloween Parade and Party for team members' children and grandchildren and announced the winners of our Safety Poster Contest.

And throughout the month we welcomed prospective customers for facility tours, attended trade shows in Marlborough, MA, and Cincinnati, OH, and achieved a major milestone with our recent CMMC Level 2 certification.

As you can see, there is never a dull moment! Thank you for following along this month and we hope you enjoyed learning more about Matric, what we do and the team of extremely talented and dedicated people who make it such a success. As they say in showbiz...

That's a wrap on Manufacturing Month!

Interested in being part of our team? Explore career opportunities at https://hubs.ly/Q04CSvv80

10/27/2026

The success of a printed circuit board starts long before it reaches the production floor.

Following established PCB design standards can help improve manufacturability, reduce costly revisions, and support reliable product performance.

Our latest blog breaks down the key standards every engineer and product team should understand when designing printed circuit boards.

Read the full article: https://hubs.ly/Q04yJKvS0

Avoid costly PCB redesigns. Discover key IPC standards, PCB layout guidelines, and design rules for reliable, repeatable manufacturing results.

10/26/2026

OCTOBER 26 - It All Starts with Sales Call.

Remember earlier this month when we asked you to guess which department we hadn't talked about yet?

Before a product ever reaches our manufacturing floor, our SALES TEAM is working with customers to understand their needs, discuss upcoming projects and determine how Matric can help.

This position combines technical knowledge with sales and relationship-building skills. Responsibilities include:

* Develop new customer relationships while supporting existing accounts.
*Work with customers to understand project requirements and prepare requests for quotation (RFQs).
*Attend trade shows, following up with potential customers and identifying new business opportunities.
*Collaborate with our engineering and manufacturing teams to match customer needs with Matric's capabilities.

Learn more and apply: https://hubs.ly/Q04CfsKX0

10/23/2026

October Manufacturing Month Continues!

October 23 | Packaging & Shipping

Once a product has been assembled, inspected and tested, there's still one important step before it reaches our customer!

Our Packaging & Shipping team helps ensure the products we manufacture arrive safely and in the condition our customers expect.

SPECIALIZED PACKAGING: Electronic assemblies often require protective materials, including anti-static packaging, cushioning and custom packaging solutions to prevent damage during transportation.

CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS: Every customer has different needs. Our team follows specific packaging, labeling, documentation and shipping instructions to ensure orders are prepared correctly.

FINAL VERIFICATION: Before shipment, products, quantities, labels and required documentation are checked against order requirements.

SHIPPING & LOGISTICS: From coordinating carriers to preparing shipments for domestic and international destinations, our team helps get products where they need to go.

Whether we're shipping individual circuit boards, cable assemblies or completed electromechanical systems, proper packaging and handling are an important part of protecting the work that went into manufacturing them.

10/22/2026

October 22 | Electromechanical Box Builds

Many products require multiple components to be assembled into a complete, functioning system.

That's where Electromechanical Box Builds come in.

At Matric, we bring together printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), cables, wire harnesses, mechanical components and enclosures to create finished or partially completed products based on customer specifications.

MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY: Installing enclosures, brackets, hardware and other structural components.

ELECTRICAL INTEGRATION: Connecting circuit boards, cables, wire harnesses, switches and other electrical components.

SYSTEM ASSEMBLY: Bringing everything together into one integrated unit, including labeling and final assembly requirements.

INSPECTION & TESTING: Verifying connections, workmanship and functionality according to customer specifications.

From industrial control systems to equipment used in transportation, energy and defense applications, electromechanical assembly is an important part of the manufacturing process.

10/21/2026

October 21 | Cable & Harness Assembly

Cables and wire harnesses play an important role in connecting components, transferring power and transmitting signals throughout electronic systems.

Our team manufactures custom assemblies designed to meet customer specifications, including applications that require reliable performance in demanding environments.

WIRE PREPARATION: Wires are cut, stripped and prepared according to the assembly requirements.

CRIMPING & TERMINATION: Connectors, terminals and contacts are attached to create secure electrical connections.

HARNESS ASSEMBLY: Wires and cables are routed, bundled and secured to meet specific design requirements.

INSPECTION & TESTING: Assemblies are inspected and tested as required to verify proper connections, continuity and workmanship.

From simple cable assemblies to complex wire harnesses, these products are used in industries such as Aerospace & Defense, Energy, Industrial Automation and Transportation.

10/20/2026

October 20 | Matric Limited Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification

Matric Limited is proud to complete its CMMC certification with leading C3PAO, -LIGN! This comprehensive certification is a foundational milestone that validates our commitment to critical national security standards and to protect and secure government data.

Matric supports a variety of industries, including Aerospace & Defense, Energy & Power, Industrial Automation, Transportation, Medical Devices and Telecommunications.

For our aerospace and defense customers, manufacturing capabilities are only part of the requirements. With our AS9100D certification, Nadcap accreditation for Printed Circuit Assemblies, and now CMMC Level 2 certification, we are well-positioned to support programs that require strict quality standards and the protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

A BIG thank-you to the Matric Team for all the hard work and dedication that went into achieving this important milestone! Click here to learn more:https://info.matric.com/hubfs/2020%20Website/Certifications/CMMC/Matric%20Limited%20Achieves%20CMMC%20Level%202%20Certification%20Press%20Release.pdf

10/19/2026

Come see us at the Design-2-Part Show in Cincinnati!

📍 Cincinnati, OH
📅 October 28–29
📌 Booth #231

If you're attending, stop by to meet the Matric Group team and learn more about our electronics manufacturing capabilities. We'd love to hear about your next project and answer any questions you have.

See you at Booth #231!

https://hubs.ly/Q04yJK7Q0

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10/19/2026

OCTOBER 19 | Engineering Careers Behind the Manufacturing Process

As we continue celebrating October Manufacturing Month, we're giving a BIG shout-out to our engineers! While not everyone could join us for the photo, we want to recognize our entire engineering team for the important role they play at Matric.

THANK YOU for your expertise, dedication and ability to tackle challenges and find solutions. Your hard work makes a difference every day!

Interested in a career in engineering? Explore opportunities at Matric: https://hubs.ly/Q04ByZqZ0

10/16/2026

OCTOBER 16 | Through-Hole Technology (THT) Assembly

DID YOU KNOW?

Not every electronic component can be placed using automated Surface Mount Technology (SMT). Think about a connector that gets plugged and unplugged repeatedly or a large transformer that needs additional support. These components often require a stronger mechanical connection than surface mounting alone can provide.

That's where Through-Hole Technology (THT) comes in.

Unlike SMT, where components are mounted directly onto the surface of a circuit board, THT involves inserting component leads through pre-drilled holes in the circuit board and soldering them into place, providing both an electrical connection and additional mechanical strength.

STEP 1 — COMPONENT PREPARATION: Components are identified, verified and, when necessary, their leads are formed or trimmed to meet assembly requirements.

STEP 2 — COMPONENT INSERTION: Components are inserted into designated holes on the circuit board, either manually or with the assistance of specialized equipment.

STEP 3 — SOLDERING: Depending on the assembly, components may be soldered by hand or using automated soldering equipment. The video below shows the ERSA Versaflow and The solder creates the electrical connection between the component leads and the circuit board.

STEP 4 — INSPECTION: Solder joints, component placement and workmanship are inspected to verify they meet applicable quality standards and customer requirements.

And just like SMT, additional steps such as cleaning, testing and inspection may be required depending on the customer's specifications. Many of the products we manufacture at Matric require a combination of SMT and THT, allowing us to use the right assembly method for each component.