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The biggest compliance risks to your product launch are quiet, early, and easy to miss. Learn how to integrate product safety compliance from day one — and why the engineers who do build better products and reach market faster.

Rising product recalls and growing regulatory complexity are putting new pressure on engineering education. This article makes the case for integrating product safety compliance into university curricula — and outlines what a comprehensive program should include.

Fault-managed power systems transmit higher voltages safely by detecting faults and halting power within milliseconds. This ISPCE 2025 Best Paper Award winner introduces the technology's origins, infrastructure applications, compliance standards, and advantages over traditional AC distribution.

Via placement and trace geometry significantly affect decoupling capacitor performance. This final installment of a three-part series presents conducted emissions measurements across six PCB via topologies, revealing how distance from the power-ground plane pair and via spacing impact EMC results.

ESD flooring systems fail more often from misunderstanding than bad materials. This article walks through nine common pitfalls — from confusing anti-static with ESD-safe to poor grounding and installation shortcuts — and how to avoid each one.

EMC PARTNER AG introduces the ESDEX series — ESD generators available in 8 kV, 16 kV, and 30 kV configurations for industrial, automotive, defense, and avionics compliance testing. Modular architecture, a 4" capacitive touchscreen, and USB-C fast charging make this a modern, ergonomic solution for IEC 61000-4-2, ISO 10605, MIL-STD-461 CS118, and RTCA DO-160 Section 25 applications.

Radiated emissions testing is a critical—and complex—step in EMC compliance. This practical guide walks engineers through preparation, equipment setup, and troubleshooting strategies to help identify and resolve emissions issues before they become costly certification failures.

The FCC has added foreign-made consumer internet routers to its Covered List following an interagency determination that such devices pose unacceptable national security risks. The action cites supply chain vulnerabilities and links to recent cyberattacks—including the Volt, Flax, and Salt Typhoon incidents—that targeted critical U.S. infrastructure.

NIST has released two new quick start guides supporting adoption of its Cybersecurity Framework 2.0. The final SP 1308 addresses enterprise risk management and workforce management, while draft SP 1347 covers informative references and NIST tools. Public comments on SP 1347 are open through May 6th.

Changing enclosures, PCB layouts, component sources, or software doesn't mean the schematic changed—but it may mean your EMC certification did. This installment of Standards Practice breaks down which hardware modifications trigger the need for retesting, and why skipping it can be a costly mistake.