Frequently Asked Questions

Matric Group is a U.S.-based electronics contract manufacturer providing full life cycle support. Since opening in 1971, we’ve become a leader in everything from design and engineering to manufacturing, testing, and aftermarket services. We specialize in complex, high-reliability electronic assemblies for demanding industries. Read more about our history and who we are.

We support a wide range of industries that require precision, reliability, and compliance, including:

• Medical
• Energy & Batteries
• Transportation
• Oil & Gas
• Mining
• Aerospace

Matric operates multiple locally & family-owned manufacturing facilities in northwestern Pennsylvania. Our U.S.-based operations support quality control, supply chain stability, and responsive customer service. We welcome site visits so you can see our commitment to efficiency and precision in action!

We primarily serve customers across North America, with the ability to support global programs depending on project requirements.

We provide complete, turnkey electronics manufacturing services, including:

• Design and engineering support
• PCB manufacturing & assembly
• Cable and harness assembly
• Electromechanical assembly
• System integration
• Prototyping
• Testing and validation
• Aftermarket services – repair, remanufacturing, & refurbishing

Yes. We can support your product at any stage, from early design and prototyping through full-scale production and life cycle management. Our engineering team works closely with manufacturing to ensure designs are optimized for cost, quality, and performance.

Beyond manufacturing, we offer a range of value-added services to improve product performance and reduce risk, including:

• Design for manufacturability (DFM)
• Design for test (DFT)
• BOM analysis and risk mitigation
• Failure analysis and reporting
• Product life cycle management (PLCM)

Yes. We provide comprehensive testing and validation services to ensure your product meets performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements. This can include functional testing, environmental testing, and custom test solutions.

We maintain industry-recognized certifications and quality standards to support regulated and high-reliability industries. These include:

• ISO 9001:2015
• ISO 13485:2016
• ISO 14000
• ASD9100D
• Nadcap

View our list of certifications here.

Quality is built into every stage of our process through:

• Incoming material inspection
• In-process quality checks
• Final testing and validation
• Full traceability and documentation
  

Our systems are designed to ensure consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement.

We take IP protection seriously and implement strict safeguards, including:

• Secure data handling and controlled access systems
• Confidentiality agreements
• Internal process controls to prevent unauthorized access

Yes. We have decades of experience supporting regulated Class 2 and 3 industries with strict compliance, documentation, and traceability requirements, including medical and aerospace applications.

We support low-, medium-, and high-volume production, including high-mix, complex builds. Whether you need prototypes or full-scale production, we can scale with your needs.

We proactively monitor component life cycles and help mitigate risk through:

• Obsolescence tracking
• Alternate component sourcing
• Redesign support

Yes. We review your bill of materials (BOM) to identify opportunities for:

• Cost reduction
• Improved availability
• Reduced supply chain risk
• Life cycle alignment
  

Read more about our BOM health services here.

A complete BOM should include:

• Manufacturer part numbers
• Approved vendor list (AVL)
• Quantities
• Component descriptions
• Life cycle status (active, NRND, obsolete)
• Approved alternates (if available)

We focus on reducing your total cost, not just piece price, through:

• Design for manufacturability (DFM) improvements
• Strategic component sourcing
• Supply chain optimization
• Inventory and production planning

We strengthen supply chains by:

• Leveraging established supplier relationships
• Monitoring component availability and risk
• Using sourcing strategies that reduce disruption

Yes. Our engineering team can recommend design changes that improve manufacturability, reduce material costs, and simplify assembly without compromising performance or quality.

Yes. We provide comprehensive aftermarket support, including:

• PCB repair services
• PCB refurbishment
• Failure analysis
• Service documentation and tracking

Read more about our aftermarket support and services.

We help extend product life cycles through:

• Obsolescence management
• Strategic component sourcing
• Repair and refurbishment services
• Ongoing engineering support

Yes. We can repair and refurbish products, even if they were not originally manufactured by Matric, and provide insights to improve long-term reliability.

Read more about deciding between PCB repair, redesign, and remanufacturing.