RED Compliance: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How Testing Gets You to CE Marking

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If your product contains any wireless function – Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular (2G–5G), NFC, GNSS, Zigbee/Thread, LoRa, UWB, RFID – it is “radio equipment” in the EU and must comply with the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU to be legally sold and CE-marked. This article explains what RED compliance covers, why lab testing is essential, and […]

Test Equipment Calibration: Why Accuracy Matters in Every Measurement

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In industries where precision is critical—such as manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, electronics, healthcare, and energy—test equipment calibration plays a vital role in ensuring safety, reliability, and compliance. Whether you’re measuring voltage, pressure, temperature, or torque, using uncalibrated instruments can lead to costly errors, product failures, or even regulatory violations. But what exactly is calibration, and why […]