UL Solutions begins construction of electromagnetic, wireless testing lab

UL Solutions (ULS) announced the groundbreaking for a new electromagnetic compatibility and wireless testing laboratory in Neu-Isenburg, Germany, expanding the company’s testing capacity for large, high-power industrial equipment and appliances, and medical, consumer and automotive products. The laboratory will be strategically located in Germany’s industrial heartland and feature multiple large-scale chambers and a footprint designed for future expansion. The investment demonstrates UL Solutions’ focus on aligning with, and anticipating, the changing needs of customers as they develop increasingly connected products and navigate rapid technological innovation, evolving compliance standards and shifting market expectations across global markets. Situated on UL Solutions’ existing Neu-Isenburg campus near Frankfurt, the new laboratory will further reinforce the site as a Center of Excellence, bringing together advanced testing, certification and technical expertise in one location. The expanded campus will help customers efficiently access services that support safety, performance, reliability and global market access. Projected to be operational in mid-2027, the laboratory will feature multiple test chambers, including a 10-meter chamber designed to test equipment up to 4 meters in length and weighing up to 5 tons, with power capabilities of up to 200 amps per phase. The site will also provide advanced wireless testing services across Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, mobile and cellular networks, GPS and RFID, supporting real-world validation of connected technologies.