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PCB Manufacturing for the Transportation Industry
Public Transit. Autonomous Vehicles. Shared Mobility.
Safety Standards For Electronics Contract Manufacturing:
Whether it's integrated GPS, weather monitoring software, or lane keep assist, most of us put our lives in the hands of automotive electronics.
Automotive PCBs are integrated into electronics that meet Intrinsically Safe (IS) standards. IS products allow for safe operation in hazardous environments by limiting the amount of electrical and thermal energy available for ignition.
Put simply, intrinsically safe products don't require enough electricity and don't produce enough heat to ignite while in use.
Electronics that meet intrinsically safe standards will prevent:
- Internal sparks
- Overheating
- Short-circuiting
Remanufacturing Electronics:
As automotive PCB assembly advances, the increase in technological integrations means more breakdowns and shutdowns. Some systems even 5 to 10 years old can be rendered obsolete as more modern and advanced technology is adopted. The construction of automotive PCBs must adjust to consider these situations and adapt as necessary.
As integrated components become outdated and break down, remanufacturing is a cost-effective solution for companies that may not have the funding or time for an entire overhaul project.
Remanufacturers find creative ways to bring existing boards back to life.
Benefits of PCB Remanufacturing:
- Saves money. Boards with few electronic components probably aren’t worth scrapping altogether when a few simple fixes will suffice
- Even if you didn't buy the original product from us, Matric can remanufacture your product
- Prolong the life cycle of equipment in the field. Aftermarket services can minimize downtime and keep the revenue flowing. Public transportation can take decades to fund, not to mention the public inconvenience of delays and aging infrastructure
- Lowers warranty expenses. Make repairs instead of having to use a new product or scrapping the old boards
- Conduct failure analysis. The remanufacturer will log every repair. Discover what’s failing so you can re-engineer for the next generation
- Reduce environmental impact of your operation by limiting e-waste
Aftermarket Services
Aftermarket services, much like remanufacturing, allow automotive PCB manufacturers to preserve current equipment while saving on costly redesigns. Aftermarket services include:
Cleaning, Testing, & Inspection
Your aftermarket services provider should keep your PCBs clear of dust and grime in order to reduce the risk of fire.
Routine testing and inspection services can help prevent machinery malfunction and full system or line breakdowns.
Component-level Troubleshooting
Skilled technicians are able to service electronic products down to the component level using through-holes or simultaneous multi-threading.
Recalibration & Repair
Your aftermarket services provider will be able to:- Refurbish used machines
- Revise product software
- Remanufacture any warn-down specialty parts
- Provide in-the-field service
Data Analysis
To avoid obsolescence and potential incompatibility risks, aftermarket services providers keep extensive logs of all changes and updates made to your equipment. This ensures pinpoint accuracy when trouble shooting for problems.
A Foundation of Success
Matric has won awards for maintaining on-time delivery. The award qualifications include:
- A level of quality of less than 3,000 DPM, or 99.7%
- On-time delivery of 95% or better
- A minimum sales total
If you would like more information about how a full-service contract manufacturer can augment the abilities of your company and your equipment in the transportation industry, fill out the form, let us know how we can help, and we will send you more information on what Matric can do for you.
