UL Solutions announced on April 29 the start of construction for a new electromagnetic compatibility and wireless testing laboratory in Neu-Isenburg, Germany. The facility aims to expand the company’s capacity to test large, high-power connected products across industrial, medical, consumer, and automotive sectors.
The development is significant as it addresses growing demand in Europe for local testing capabilities amid increasing product connectivity requirements. Manufacturers are facing more complex compliance standards related to cybersecurity, data resilience, and artificial intelligence functions.
Jennifer Scanlon, President and CEO of UL Solutions, said: “Our investment in this exciting new state-of-the-art facility reflects our commitment to meeting customers where they are. By expanding advanced EMC and wireless testing capabilities in Germany, we once again demonstrate how we work closely with innovators to help them move faster, access new markets and deliver safer, more connected products globally.”
The laboratory will be located at UL Solutions’ existing campus near Frankfurt. It will feature multiple large-scale chambers designed for future expansion and include a 10-meter chamber capable of handling equipment up to four meters long and weighing up to five tons. The site will also offer advanced wireless testing services for technologies such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, mobile networks, GPS, and RFID.
Products tested at the facility are expected to include industrial systems, medical devices, telecommunications equipment as well as automotive components like radar sensors. The building’s design incorporates rooftop solar panels and energy-efficient features that comply with German thermal insulation standards.
Once operational—projected for mid-2027—the laboratory will support both commercial and technical teams while joining UL Solutions’ global network of EMC facilities spanning Asia, Europe, Mexico, the United Kingdom and the United States.
