January 2026

The January 2026 issue focuses on Practical Engineering for compliance professionals. Learn about the innovative EMC Demo Box for hands-on learning, ISO 17025 accreditation insights from testing laboratories, electromagnetic shielding fundamentals, and ESD testing challenges for small form factor devices. Advance your expertise in EMC, product safety, and regulatory compliance.

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General Interest

Continuing Your Professional Education in 2026

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.

Compliance

The EMC Demo Box

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.

Standards and Compliance

ISO 17025 Accreditation from a Test Lab’s Perspective

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.

EMC Concepts Explained

Shielding to Prevent Radiation: Part 7

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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Small Form Factor CDM Testing: Part 1

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.

January 2026

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FDA Seeks to Address Device Supply Chain Vulnerabilities Impacting Children

FCC Modifies Handset Unlocking Rules for Verizon

Bridging Theory and Practice: How to Implement Compliance Standards in Product Design

Davos Conference Explores Quantum Security Threats and Future of Global Digital Trust

The Backbone of EMC Testing: RF Amplifiers and Their Role in Ensuring Compliance