SGS Automotive and Consumer Test Enhanced by Munich EMC Lab

SGS, a leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification company, has recently made a significant move by relocating its electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) test lab in Germany to a larger site. The new lab, which is now based in the Munich suburb of Puchheim, is specifically designed for automotive, medical, industrial, and consumer electronics EMC testing.

The state-of-the-art EMC test lab covers an impressive 6,300 m2 and has been tailored to cater to a wide range of industries, including automotive and e-mobility, machinery, lamps and luminaires, medical devices, and industrial and consumer electronics. One of the key highlights of the lab is its ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, ensuring that it meets the highest standards of quality and reliability in testing.

One of the standout features of the new facility is its 10 m EMC chamber, which boasts a 6 m diameter turntable with a remarkable load capacity of 10 tons (dynamic) and 35 tons (static). Moreover, a heavy-duty test area is available for testing vehicles and specimens weighing up to 15 tons/m2, 20 tons axle load, or 35 tons total weight. The chamber's accessibility is enhanced by a spacious 4.2 x 4.2 m door, making it easier to maneuver large and heavy systems for testing.

SGS has also introduced in-situ EMC testing of large equipment at the Puchheim laboratory. The facility is equipped with two 5 m absorber chambers, larger than the conventional 3 m type, to accommodate current and next-generation medium-sized test specimens and complex setups for high-voltage systems related to e-mobility. These chambers can evaluate specimens up to 125 A/400 V and 1,000 VDC or 500 ADC, showcasing the lab's advanced capabilities.

In addition to EMC testing, the laboratory is configured to conduct radio frequency (RF), product safety, and fire and flammability tests on a diverse range of products, including lamps and luminaires, IT equipment, audio-video devices, laboratory equipment, and in-vitro and medical devices. The newly established lighting technology laboratory features an 18 m long dark room with expanded capabilities to evaluate photometric properties and photobiological safety in lamps, luminaires, and lasers, further enhancing the lab's testing capabilities.