You can read Mike Voilette's featured article online at Interference Technology: link... or view only the article: link...
IEEE EMC Society Newsletter Feature
Wind Turbine technology is becoming the norm as more countries install wind-generating capacity to sate the rising energy demands and, maybe, mitigate rising sea levels. more...
A BRIEF HISTORY OF WASHINGTON LABS
To commemorate our 20th anniversary, we've compiled a history of how we started and who keeps us going. We thought it was entertaining and hope you will too.
Please take a few minutes and have a look -
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THE
BIRTH OF WILLIE
We're asked
often about the origins of Willie, our lab robot. So,
we're writing an online book about him! We've
published the prologue online.
read about
Willie right here...
T&E
UPDATE
The latest
issue of our newsletter is now available online.
read it here...
ESPRESSO ENGINEERING
Take a peek at our
new desktop video series exploring today's challenges and tomorrow's
solutions in the product engineering arena.
Because we know how to achieve compliance and solve complex problems
our staff is prepared to find the lowest cost and most effective means of
compliance for FCC, European CE Marking and Wireless Approvals. If modifications
are required, we'll help find a way to make your product comply.
Our specialties include equipment testing, evaluation and engineering
geared to meet product standards and performance requirements for all
types of electronic and electric products marketed in U.S., European and
other international markets.
Anechoic chamber - Gaithersburg
We can handle it.EMC testing facilities at Washington Labs
include a 3 meter fully anechoic chamber and two 3/10 meter open area,
all weather test sites as well as several indoor sites. is a The Federal
Communications Commission's limits on radio frequency emissions under
FCC Part 15, in force since 1983, are an important factor in product
design and development in the U.S. Our test site conforms to ANSI
C63.4-2003 and is listed by the FCC's Equipment Authorizations Branch in
Columbia, Maryland. We're able to test small handhelds up to fully
configured rack systems and larger equipment. Our 9,000 square foot
facility is conveniently located near Washington, D.C.
Salt fog chamber - Frederick
Product Safety and Environmental testing
facilities at Washington Labs provide complete Product Safety testing
and a wide array of Environmental testing offerings. We have large power
capabilities for Single Phase, 3 Phase and DC powered equipment. Our
facility features large bay doors and a forklift for ease of loading and
unloading your product. This facility includes nearly 6,000 sq ft of
space and is conveniently located between the I-270 Technology Corridor
and Northern Virginia.
The troubleshooters.Our engineering services include engineering
design and analysis for: emissions control, product safety, product performance,
RF radiation prediction and antenna-to-antenna coupling. We also specialize in
electromagnetic (EMI/RFI) design for architectural and engineering projects
including shielding design and grounding. We consult on lightning protection
design and analysis as well as perform forensic investigations and failure and
root cause analysis.
Complete
safety service. To improve free trade in international
markets, product safety requirements have been harmonized. Products that comply
with these standards and directives will be able to take full advantage of this
harmonization, thus securing their place in the world marketplace. U.S.,
Canadian, European and international product safety approvals can be secured
with one stop at Washington Labs. With the advantage of being a TUV Rheinland
partner test lab, our product safety program streamlines the safety
approval process, reduces testing costs and cuts your precious time-to-market.
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We're portable! We have 20 years of experience in taking measurements
on-site. From compliance testing to PCS site surveys, we understand the needs
and requirements of testing in the field, and we come prepared. Our staff
specialists can perform emissions and immunity testing to a variety of
requirements as well as the following specific site survey testing services:
Low frequency EMF and 60 Hz magnetic field surveys and
mitigation
Radio frequency field measurements and mapping
Radiation hazard measurements to ANSI C95.1
Shielding effectiveness
Chamber characterization
We can help your company get to market sooner. Call us today at
301-216-1500 to discuss your testing or engineering needs.
We'll teach you. Washington Labs provides
professional engineering support for our clients who need to
educate their staff on the latest standards, design techniques
and specifications.
A list of topics and course outlines are
available upon request for standard or customized on-site
presentations. [read more...]
"The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second-best time to plant a tree is today". -- Remarks by Secretary John McDonough at the Anhui Botanical Gardens
A sapling of the Southern Magnolia, or magnolia grandiflora, planted during the last years of the Qing dynasty would still be producing large white blossoms with their sweet fragrance today. The species, native to the US, has been cultivated all over the world and represents a special link between the US and Anhui for many years.
As you know, EMC conformity is essential in designing and operating nuclear facilities - and we can help you manage the many issues involved from the commissioning process right through to daily operation. You can read more about our services right over here...
