TDK Electronics celebrates topping-out ceremony for new EMC laboratory in Regensburg

• State-of-the-art solutions for measuring electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

• Focus on automotive and industrial electronics

After nine months of construction, the new EMC laboratory of TDK Electronics in Regensburg is celebrating its topping-out ceremony. This traditional event marks the completion of the building’s rough construction, and includes a heartfelt thank you to the craftspeople involved for their work, as well as a light meal for everyone. A total of about 50 guests attended, including employees from the architectural firm, various construction companies, and the City of Regensburg’s Economic Development Office.

Dr. Stefan Weber, project manager for the construction of the new EMC laboratory, thanked everyone involved for their work and support. “I am very pleased that we are able to celebrate the topping-out ceremony for our new EMC laboratory here today. The interior work is also progressing well, so I am confident that we will be able to officially open the laboratory this fall.” 

Juergen Roumen, Deputy General Manager of the Magnetics Business Group, to which the laboratory belongs, went on to emphasize that the new facility would serve as a central hub for working with customers to quickly and efficiently resolve any electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) issues. “The new laboratory will thus serve as a starting point for many innovative projects.” 

EMC as an indicator of safety and quality 

Covering an area of approximately 1,700 square meters, the new facility offers both internal and external customers state-of-the-art capabilities for measuring electromagnetic compatibility. EMC refers to the ability of electrical devices to function properly in their environment without interfering with other devices or being interfered with by them. The increasing amount of electronics in both the private and industrial sectors makes EMC a critical factor in safety and quality. 

The laboratory comprises three anechoic chambers of different sizes, in which vehicles, industrial applications, and RF and wireless applications can be tested. All chambers utilize state-of-the-art TDK anechoic technology and measurement systems. The EMC laboratory thus also serves as a showroom for the technologies and services TDK offers in this field, ranging from the design and planning of the facilities and their equipment to turnkey solutions.