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Introducing ULTRUSTM

Earlier this year, we have introduced ULTRUSTM , bringing together our flagship software offerings, empowering companies to build deeper and broader connections between the products you create, the people in your workforce and your impact on the planet.

Q-SUN Xe-8

Q-Lab is excited to exhibit its complete line of weathering and corrosion test chambers at CETEX, including the announcement of the Q-SUN Xe-8 - the NEW standard in large capacity, rotating rack xenon arc weathering testers.

The Smart Durability Toolbox

Material scientists at Fraunhofer LBF are enhancing their Smart Durability toolbox by developing algorithms to accurately calculate S/N-curves using a specially developed fatigue database of more than 10,000 tested thermoplastic specimens...

Angelo D’amato from UL Solutions, What will you be presenting at CETEX?

I will be presenting the latest updates of the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2022/30/EU and the status of the proposed harmonized series of standards, FprEN 18031-(1/2/3), with a conformity assessment body (CAB) view on current challenges observed.

Midea refrigerators receive TÜV Rheinland Carbon Footprint and Energy Efficiency certificates

TÜV Rheinland Group issued a "Product Carbon Footprint" certificate to Midea refrigerators (including the MDRS791MIA series and MDRB521MGA series) at IFA Berlin in Germany.

The Midea refrigerator...

Siglent's new SNA6000A VNA series

The rapid development of technologies increases the need for high-performance measurement technology. Siglent's new SNA6000A VNA series meets these requirements with impressive specifications and numerous useful, powerful functions...

University of Michigan validates Galaxy Watch’s fitness tracking

University of Michigan Human Performance & Sport Science Center (HPSSC) has validated the high accuracy of Samsung Galaxy Watch’s fitness tracking features.

HPSSC’s Michigan Performance Research Laboratory (MiPR) found a...

Samsung rolls out Bespoke AI Laundry Combo across Europe

Samsung Electronics launched the Bespoke AI Laundry Combo on the European market at IFA 2024 in Berlin.

First introduced last year at IFA 2023, the all-in-one washer and dryer combo is a...

Study finds wearable activity trackers show promise in detecting disease

A new University of South Australia study reveals that wearable activity trackers show promise in detecting early signals of disease – particularly atrial fibrillation associated with stroke, and COVID-19.

Assessing the reliability and accuracy of consumer-grade wearable activity...

Element appoints new CFO

Element Materials Technology has appointed Paul Woolf as group chief financial officer. Woolf will report directly into CEO Jo Wetz and will join Element’s main board.

He brings over 30 years of financial leadership in the consumer, technology, and...

West Virginia University researchers find smartwatch and clinical testing measures differ

New West Virginia University research has shown that heart rate variability — the time between heartbeats — reported on smartwatches and rings is different from what would be recorded in clinical settings.

“Consumer wearables are reporting...

UL Solutions and Eyesafe partner on blue light and privacy screen protector program

UL Solutions and blue light filtration technology supplier Eyesafe have announced a new program that provides a way for consumers to compare the efficacy of blue light and privacy screen protection products used on phones, tablets, monitors and other electronics.

The market for blue light...

Pfeiffer Vacuum launches new HiQuad Neo mass spectrometer

Pfeiffer Vacuum’s new HiQuad Neo mass spectrometer combines powerful performance with flexibility and user-friendly operation. The mass spectrometer achieves a measuring speed of up to...

TÜV Rheinland designated as Yemen Energy Efficiency Notified Body for air conditioners

TÜV Rheinland Hong Kong has been designated by the Yemen Standardization, Metrology & Quality Control Organization (YSMO) as a Notified Body for Energy Efficiency Labeling for air conditioners. This designation enables...

Advancing trustworthy electronics in Germany and Europe

The Velektronik research platform - consisting of the Fraunhofer Institute, the Leibniz Association and the edacentrum - and the Association for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies (VDE) have set up a new VDE Expert Group on Trustworthy Electronics. The new expert...

Rohde & Schwarz COO resigns

Peter Riedel has decided to resign from his position as president and chief operating officer (COO) of Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co KG for personal reasons. Riedel, who served on the company’s executive board as...

Tektronix premieres TekHSI, a remote procedure call-based solution for fast data transfer from test instruments

Tektronix, a provider in test and measurement solutions, shared the availability of a new remote procedure call (RPC)-based solution, TekHSI, for faster data transfer from testing instruments to a user’s PC. Demonstrating Tektronix’s commitment to...

VDE, ZVEH and ZVEI associations to jointly exhibit smart living at IFA 2024

The VDE, ZVEH and ZVEI will jointly present their solutions for electrification and digitalization in the consumer sector at IFA 2024, the world’s largest consumer electronics and home appliances show...

IEC publishes first international standard developed entirely on OSD platform

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has published the first international standard fully developed using the Online Standards Development (OSD) platform. The publication of IEC 60512-28-100:2024 represents a landmark achievement for the international standards community...

Anritsu enhances RF/protocol conformance testing for 5G with one-box tester

Anritsu Corporation says that a one-box tester supports both RF and protocol conformance testing for 5G communication devices by enhancing the functionality of its New Radio RF Conformance Test System ME7873NR Lite Model. When configured as a one-box tester...

TÜV Rheinland opens its largest laboratory site in China

TÜV Rheinland has opened a new €28 million laboratory center in Taicang, near Shanghai in China focused on testing electronic products, photovoltaics, e-mobility and autonomous driving. The Yangtze River Delta Operation Hub covers an area of...

Rohde & Schwarz transfers DOCSIS portfolio to long term partner

Calian Rohde & Schwarz has transferred its DOCSIS portfolio with the worldwide distribution rights to Calian Group Ltd. The two companies have been partners since...

Samsung Knox receives CC certification for security standards on 2024 TVs

Samsung Knox, the security solution integrated into Samsung’s 2024 televisions, has achieved Common Criteria (CC) certification. The CC certification is a global benchmark, acknowledged by 31 countries worldwide, for assessing the security integrity of IT products.

Samsung has now achieved 10 consecutive years of CC certification for...

July’s top Consumer Electronics Test & Development news stories

TÜV SÜD’s new laboratory in Straubing, Germany, SGS being named as one of the world’s most sustainable companies and TÜV Rheinland expanding IoT testing to Matter standard were the most-read news stories on the Consumer Electronics Test & Development website in July 2024.

TÜV SÜD opens new...

Averna expands in Asia and North America with acquisition of Global Equipment Services

Test and quality solutions provider Averna has acquired Global Equipment Services Inc (GES), a division of Kimball Electronics Inc that specializes in automation, test and measurement solutions for industries such as consumer electronics, semiconductor and medical devices.

This strategic acquisition creates...

Rohde & Schwarz continues interactive challenge at EMC+SIPI 2024

Rohde & Schwarz is continuing its “Are You a Genius” interactive EMC engineering challenge for the 2024 IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Signal & Power Integrity (EMC + SIPI) which takes place in Phoenix, Arizona, from...

Bureau Veritas expands in cybersecurity with US acquisition

Bureau Veritas has signed an agreement to acquire Security Innovation Inc, a US-based specialized software security firm.

The acquisition is aligned with Bureau Veritas LEAP|28 strategy to accelerate growth in cybersecurity and to create...

Waygate Technologies to host Battery Inspection Forum

Non-destructive testing expert Waygate Technologies will hold the second annual Battery Inspection Forum (BIF) at its Customer Solution Center in Cincinnati, Ohio on 13–14 November 2024.

Waygate Technologies has...

Consumer Electronics Test & Development Forum agenda goes live

The Consumer Electronics Test & Development Forum has unveiled its initial agenda for the upcoming event scheduled for October 9–10, 2024, at The Rai, Amsterdam.

The Forum-based event...

Samsung completes validation of fastest LPDDR5X for use on MediaTek’s flagship mobile platform

Samsung Electronics has successfully completed verification of the industry’s fastest 10.7 gigabit-per-second (Gbps) Low Power Double Data Rate 5X (LPDDR5X) DRAM for use on MediaTek’s next-generation Dimensity platform.

The 10.7Gbps operation speed verification...

Mobileum analyzes roaming connectivity at UEFA Euro 2024 and Paris Olympics Games 2024

Telecom analytics solutions provider Mobileum Inc has announced the preliminary results of its GlobalRoamer Testing and Monitoring campaigns conducted for UEFA Euro 2024 in Germany and Paris Olympics Games 2024 in France.

Mobileum’s GlobalRoamer is the world’s largest end-to-end...

IEC launches improved webstore

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has launched a new and improved webstore featuring easier navigation and a more personalized experience for the standards community.

Users can now enjoy...

TÜV Rheinland and SID China launch expert working groups for sustainability and testing in display industry

TÜV Rheinland Greater China and the Society for Information Display China (SID China) have jointly initiated the formation of two expert working groups: Display Industry Carbon Emission Analysis and Calculation Methodology Working Group; and Independent Third-Party Testing Laboratory Working Group.

Earlier this year, TÜV Rheinland and SID China established a strategic partnership. The joint launch of these sustainability and testing-related working groups aims...

Radiant lab secures ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation from NVLAP

Radiant Vision Systems’ calibration laboratory at its headquarters site in Redmond, Washington, has achieved ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation from the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP).

NVLAP accreditation is the formal recognition of specific calibration...

Rohde & Schwarz launches first ASIC-based zone triggering for MXO oscilloscopes

Rohde & Schwarz has strengthened its oscilloscope portfolio by introducing the industry’s first ASIC-based zone triggering.

The company’s MXO series oscilloscopes can offer the world’s fastest zone trigger update rate of up to 600,000 waveforms per second and...

Element introduces AI-powered RegNav platform for medical devices

Element Materials Technology has been on an 18-month journey to develop RegNav, its AI-powered regulatory intelligence platform for medical devices. RegNav fills a crucial gap between medical device developers and the complex regulations, standards and state of the art requirements...

UL Solutions, Siemens partner on smart building assessments through SPIRE program

UL Solutions is collaborating with Siemens through the SPIRE qualification program that expands access to expert resources and helps the smart building industry meet the rising demand for building assessments. Through the SPIRE qualification program, Siemens assessors will perform a SPIRE Smart Building Assessment and...