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Case Study: Eurofins MET Labs New Reverb Chamber
This case study provides a detailed overview of Eurofins MET Labs new reverb chamber. The new chamber has expanded testing capabilities to include radiated immunity testing to a number of standards. With over 60 years of experience, Eurofins MET Labs offers a comprehensive range of regulatory compliance services including (but not limited to) product safety... Read More
Michael Chang Presents at IEEE International Symposium on Product Compliance Engineering
Each year, the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society hosts a premier symposium which focuses on a number of topics including Compliance, EMC and Wireless, Medical, and Global Market Access. During the symposium, technical information related to product safety is discussed and disseminated to attending product safety and design engineers. This year’s meeting was held from... Read More
5G Antennas: Breakthrough Wireless Technology
5G Antennas for Mobile Applications Integrating mmWave and sub-6GHz technology in cellular devices Qualcomm announced a major step forward in implementing 5G hardware into cellular devices for use in 5G wireless and mobile networks. The QTM052 mmWave antenna module and QPM56xx RF module allow for 5G frequencies to be accessed in conjunction with a 5G... Read More
Department of Energy Battery Charger Regulation
Department of Energy Battery Charger Regulation What you need to know about new charger performance requirements As per new U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) regulations, battery chargers that are manufactured on or after June 13th, 2018 will be required to meet certain efficiency levels when tested in accordance with 10 CFR Appendix Y to Subpart... Read More
Conquering Your First Product Safety Evaluation
Conquering Your First Product Safety Evaluation What you need to know about your first product safety evaluation Whether you run a small start-up or you work for a huge multi-national; if you produce products that involve electricity, it’s likely that you’re going to be confronted with electrical product safety requirements. Almost every industrialized country has... Read More
FAQ: Risk Management for IEC 60601-1
FAQ: Risk Management for IEC 60601-1 What you need to know about Risk Management for medical devices What is Risk Management in 60601? Risk management is a series of risk evaluations performed by the manufacturer, based on ISO 14971, which are undertaken and documented throughout the design, production and post-production process of medical equipment. The... Read More
FAQ: FDA Laser Notice No. 50
FAQ: FDA Laser Notice No. 50 What you need to know about Laser Safety for United States and International markets What is FDA Laser Notice No. 50? Laser Notice No. 50 is an FDA guidance document that determines what components of IEC 60825 and IEC 60601-2-22 can be used to meet requirements found in 21CFR1040... Read More
IEC/EN/UL/CSA 61010-1 Third Edition
IEC 61010-1 Third Edition 3rd Edition Risk Assessment: What you need to know The 3rd Edition of IEC 61010-1, Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use – Part 1: General requirements, and thus, all national versions of this standard, introduced a new element that was not included in previous editions, the... Read More
Partner Corner: What’s New at SIQ
Partner Corner: What’s New at SIQ New 9000 square meter facility and MET partnership provide more effective access to North American Certifications For more than 50 years, SIQ has provided comprehensive services for product testing & certification, management systems assessment, metrology, and training. Located in central Europe – Slovenia, SIQ maintains its international recognition and... Read More
