New test laboratory in Neu-Isenburg
UL Solutions builds EMC and radio laboratory
UL Solutions has started construction of a new laboratory for electromagnetic compatibility and wireless communication in Neu-Isenburg. The facility will expand testing capacities for industrial systems, medical technology, consumer goods and automotive technology in Europe from mid-2027.
UL Solutions has broken ground on a new laboratory for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and wireless communication in Neu-Isenburg. The site near Frankfurt am Main is scheduled to go into operation in mid-2027 and will expand regional testing capacities for large, networked products in Europe.
Several test chambers are planned, including a ten-metre-long chamber for devices up to four meters in length, five tons in weight and a current carrying capacity of up to 200 amps per phase. In addition to EMC tests, the laboratory will also test wireless technologies such as WLAN, Bluetooth, mobile communications, GPS and RFID under real-life conditions.
The facility is aimed at manufacturers from sectors such as industrial automation, medical technology, telecommunications, energy systems and the automotive industry. Industrial systems, medical devices and vehicle components such as radar sensors and infotainment systems are among the products to be tested.
With this expansion, the company is responding to the increasing demand for local testing capacities for complex, software-supported and networked systems. Topics such as cyber security, data resilience, AI functions and changing regulatory requirements are increasing the need for regional testing capabilities.
"Our investment in this exciting new state-of-the-art facility reflects our commitment to helping our clients where they are," said President and CEO Jennifer Scanlon.
The new building is being constructed on the existing UL Solutions campus in Neu-Isenburg and is intended to strengthen the site as a European competence center. According to the company, this will enable customers to reduce development risks, costs and the need for testing outside Europe.
Sustainability aspects are also planned: The building will have a solar system, modern control systems and a rainwater infiltration system and will be constructed in accordance with current German thermal insulation standards.
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