Global Total Quality Assurance provider to industries, Intertek, has announced the launch of its first Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing laboratory in India.
The new facility is Intertek’s fifth Electrical lab in India, and its second in Bengaluru’s “Electronic City”. Located in the Peenya industrial area, the 11,000 sqft facility is equipped with a three-metre semi-anechoic chamber, which offers EMI / EMC and Wireless Testing up to 6GHz, and Radiated Spurious Emission (RSE) up to 40GHz.
Through this facility, Intertek is proud to be one of the few accredited EMC labs in India with the capability for Immunity Testing, ranging from harmonic and inter-harmonic immunity to proximity magnetic field immunity, a company release said.
As India strengthens its leadership in manufacturing, Intertek will continue to support this transformation with cutting-edge science, global expertise, and its purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life, the release noted.
Addressing the surging market demand
The lab addresses the surging market need for EMC/EMI testing, driven by government initiatives for electronics self-reliance, growth of the manufacturing sector, and global market standards. It will cater to a wide range of industries, including medical, industrial, household appliances, lighting, multimedia, safety components, measurement, control & laboratory equipment, renewables, and TEC regulated products.
Testament to long-term commitment
Ajay Kapoor, Regional Managing Director South Asia at Intertek, said: “India is an exciting growth market, and our new lab is a testament to Intertek’s long-term commitment to this country. With capabilities that are among the most advanced in the country, we are equipping manufacturers to meet the highest global standards, right here at home.”