Preparing for Compliance Testing: A Step‑by‑Step Guide for Engineers in Product Development and EMC/Safety Certification

Skipping pre-compliance testing can turn a routine certification into a costly redesign. This step-by-step checklist walks engineers through standards research, design reviews, documentation, and lab coordination, helping teams catch problems early and avoid the delays that derail product launches.

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U.S. Senate to Consider Bill to Require Cyber Review of Chinese-Made Medical Devices

A new Senate bill could require cybersecurity reviews and even mandatory recalls of Chinese-made medical devices already deployed across U.S. healthcare systems. Find out what the proposed Countering CCP Act could mean for manufacturers, providers, and patient safety in the months ahead.

FCC Plans Auction of Prime Mid-Band Spectrum

The FCC is gearing up to auction 160 megahertz of upper C-band spectrum, with a July 22nd vote poised to reshape the wireless landscape. Learn how the proposed “super-band” could impact next-generation connectivity and what it means for companies operating in this space.

FDA Updates Medical Device Shortages List

The FDA trims its shortage list to just a handful of devices, while quietly flagging over 140 products manufacturers are discontinuing this year. See which device categories made the cut and what it signals for supply availability.

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Critical Role of ESS in Data Center Safety and Resilience

Discover how energy storage systems (ESS) ensure data center resilience, mitigate risks like thermal runaway, and comply with critical standards. Learn about evaluation processes, benefits for stakeholders, and future trends in energy storage safety and reliability.

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FCC Proposes Fines for Unauthorized Radio Broadcasting

Two Bronx radio operators face steep FCC fines after field agents track down illegal broadcasts using social media posts and audio-matching techniques. Learn how the Commission built its case and what unauthorized broadcasters risk going forward.

FCC Ends Successful Wireless Spectrum Auction

The FCC wraps up a major spectrum auction with billions in winning bids, opening new mid-band wireless capacity and setting the stage for an even bigger auction ahead. See what the results mean for spectrum availability and the industry's next regulatory milestone.

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EU Harmonized EN EMC Standards

No new harmonized EN EMC standard has cleared the OJEU since 2022 — and the backlog is only getting more tangled. Between a landmark court ruling, a copyright fight with ISO/IEC, and the EU's pivot toward Common Specifications, the rules for proving compliance are shifting under manufacturers' feet.

Global Power Cordset Compliance Requirements for Device Manufacturers

A power cord might look like a commodity part, but it's one of the most heavily regulated subsystems in any globally distributed device. Five-country certification rules — covering plugs, cables, connectors, and cord sets — can quietly stall shipments if engineering teams get the documentation wrong.

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