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A2LA's Trace McInturff makes history as first Chair of Global Accreditation Cooperation's Arrangement Management Committee. The newly formed organization unifies IAF and ILAC, creating a clearer path for international laboratory and certification body recognition.

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Good news for phone users: the FCC's annual robocall report shows complaints plummeting as enforcement intensifies. With 906,622 complaints over five years—down from 1.35 million previously—the agency's crackdown on illegal calls is clearly working.

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The FDA's medical device recall oversight is failing—and staffing shortages are to blame. GAO's December report shows nearly three-quarters of recalls exceeded termination targets during 2020-2024, with congressional recommendations for strategic staffing increases now on the table.

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Ready to elevate your compliance skills in 2026? Explore hundreds of training opportunities—from live virtual sessions to on-demand webinars and global symposia. Your roadmap to professional growth starts here.

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Teaching EMC doesn't require expensive labs. The EMC Demo Box brings electromagnetic compatibility to life in any classroom, demonstrating real coupling, radiation, and shielding effects through hands-on measurements that transform theory into lasting understanding.

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Third-party test labs undergo rigorous ISO 17025 accreditation audits lasting days or weeks. Learn what auditors scrutinize—from equipment calibration to facility layouts—and why accredited labs provide manufacturers with the highest-quality compliance testing and reliable results.

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Even perfect shields fail with poor aperture design. Learn how slot orientation, size, and placement affect shielding effectiveness, and discover why multiple small holes outperform single large openings using Babinet's principle.

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FICDM testing wasn't designed for today's tiny chiplets and flip chip assemblies. Part 1 explores critical challenges: probes too large for microbumps, unreliable air discharge below 250V, and the mounting dilemma for bare die products.

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This whitepaper underscores that precise calibration of high-voltage test gear — especially when measuring 1 kV–150 kV systems — is essential for safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. It details measurement techniques (voltage dividers, step-down transformers, etc.), the impact of environmental and connection factors on accuracy, and why traceable calibration (e.g. to NIST / A2LA) is a must to ensure consistent, reliable results.

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Explore the future of electromagnetic compatibility and compliance engineering. From 5G and IoT to AI-driven testing and electric vehicles, discover emerging technologies, innovations, and challenges shaping EMC standards and ensuring reliable, interference-free electronic systems.

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The FDA has updated its lists of medical devices with digital health technologies, including AI-enabled devices, AR/VR medical devices, and sensor-based digital health technology. These FDA-authorized device lists help healthcare providers understand the current digital health landscape and support informed use of advanced medical technologies in patient care.

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The American Hospital Association is urging the FDA to establish regulatory standards for AI-enabled medical devices. The AHA recommends an AI policy framework balancing healthcare innovation with patient privacy protection. AI medical devices have grown significantly in healthcare settings, particularly in diagnostic imaging and radiology applications.

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Planning an EMC test chamber? Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) test chambers are specialized facilities for evaluating electronic devices against electromagnetic interference. This guide explores essential design considerations—including RF absorber selection, shielding materials, and chamber configuration—to help engineers create accurate, compliant testing environments that meet industry standards.

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The future of the global economy may be unclear, but there’s at least some “bright light” for those in the EMC testing business.

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The Commission of the European Union (EU) has also introduced a package of measures that it says will help to simplify existing rules and regulations in order to further support the EU’s market size and future growth.

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Leading materials testing laboratory adds shock, vibration, and HALT/HASS testing services through strategic Utah acquisition.

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Wireless devices face a perfect storm of EMC challenges—high frequencies, cramped circuits, multiple antennas battling for space, and noisy urban environments. Discover how industry giants like Apple, Fitbit, and Tesla engineer their way around electromagnetic chaos through ingenious shielding, filtering, and design tricks that keep your gadgets running flawlessly.

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Advanced 100W GaN amplifier delivers 500-2500 MHz coverage for military counter-UAS systems.

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Spectrum Instrumentation introduces its new flagship Arbitrary Waveform Generators (AWGs) with a maximum of 6 channels at 10 GS/s or 12 channels at 5 GS/s output speed.

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Würth Elektronik expands its portfolio of components for the mains input: The new series of WCAP-FTY2 film capacitors is optimized for use in noise suppression and complies with X1 or Y2 safety classes in accordance with IEC 60384-14.

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