The importance of preparation
This post is by Joe Lomako, Business Development Manager, TRaC The world of approvals may seem daunting, but it needn’t be, not if enough preparation and forethought is put into deciding in which...
View ArticleHow long does it take to gain global approval for your product?
This post is by Joe Lomako, Business Development Manager, TRaC The old maxim of “how long is a piece of string” when given as an answer to your question doesn’t really help anybody. However, in the...
View ArticleRTCA Stirs Up a Debate about Testing Aircraft Equipment
This post is by Alistair Bitcon, Military/Aerospace EMC, TRaC Recently, I have been working my way through RTCA/DO160G, which is the latest revision of standard procedures and environmental test...
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Future Proofing in the rapidly changing world of test & certification
This post is by Mark Heaven, CEO, TRaCThe Test and certification industry is always evolving. Changes in existing legislation, new national requirements and standards following emerging technologies...
View ArticleAnechoic, Stirred and Tuned Chambers
This post is by Alistair Bitcon, Military/Aerospace EMC, TRaC I received some questions after my last blog post about the changes to RTCA/DO160G. Readers wanted to know more about the different sorts...
View ArticleDraft of the new EMC Directive released
The European Commission has released its draft of the new EMC Directive, instigated by the publication of the New Legislative Framework (NLF) in 2008. The NLF seeks to provide a horizontal modification...
View ArticleBatteries – standards are harmonizing
Chris Rouse – Safety Product Manager, EMC & Safety, TRaC Whether you are browsing the internet on your smart phone or cleaning your teeth with an electric toothbrush, batteries are an essential...
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IECEE CB testing – one test for all countries
This post is by Simon Barrowcliff, Director of Safety, TRaC London 2012 is not just about the Olympics; it’s also the location of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IECEE) CB scheme’s...
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Urgent Operational Requirements for combat vehicles must embrace EMC...
This post is by Steve Hayes, EMC & Safety Managing Director, TRaC Military vehicles used worldwide operate in harsh electro-magnetic environments caused by both coalition and enemy forces, so...
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The importance of fatigue analysis for Aerospace – Airbus A380 wing rib case...
This post is by Graham Andrews, Analysis Commercial Manager at TRaC. Cracks were first discovered in December last year, on a Qantas-owned Airbus A380 that was being repaired after an engine explosion...
View ArticleIs the transitional period from old to new standards too long?
October 2011 sees the end of the transitional period from previous versions of EN55022 to the latest version which now requires testing above 1GHz for the first time. At the same time (beginning of...
View ArticleNew list of ATEX standards published in the EU Official Journal
I've just been updating some records against the latest version of the list of harmonised ATEX standards in the EU Official Journal New list of ATEX standards published in the EU Official Journal
View ArticleTÜV SÜD supports industry 4.0 with UK IoT cellular test service
Technical service provider, TÜV SÜD, has launched its IoT cellular testing service. The service will be accommodated within the existing facility, claimed to be the only laboratory in the UK to offer a...
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