Etteplan opens new testing laboratory in Jyväskylä – a significant investment in Finland

ETTEPLAN OYJ, Press release, October 17, 2024 at 3.45 p.m. (EEST)

Etteplan opens new testing laboratory in Jyväskylä – a significant investment in Finland

Technology services company Etteplan has opened a new testing laboratory in Jyväskylä, Finland. The new laboratory represents a multi-million euro investment, more than doubling the laboratory's size and test capacity compared to before.

This investment will allow Etteplan to offer more comprehensive services taking into account the requirements set for devices, international regulations, and customer needs. The laboratory is expected to receive testing projects from both Finland and abroad.

In the laboratory, companies will be able to conduct extensive testing of various devices and items using different physical tests. These include environmental testing, antenna testing, and product safety testing. The laboratory also features one of the largest vibration testers in Northern Europe, which can test products for vibration resistance during transport or throughout their entire lifecycle.

"Testing is a crucial part of product development, and international standards and regulations are continuously imposing stricter requirements on devices. This laboratory investment will improve our ability to serve our customers better and help them meet these requirements," says Timo Kallinen, Director of Product Testing at Etteplan.

The need for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and radio frequency (RF) testing has grown, and increasingly larger products, such as industrial equipment cabinets, are required to be tested. However, there has been limited space available for testing these devices relative to demand. In the new laboratory, testing of large industrial equipment is smoother thanks to the five-meter EMC chamber (5m SAC).

"Previously in Finland, there was only one 10-meter chamber and a few 3-meter chambers available for commercial testing. The wait times for these facilities have been long, causing companies to be unable to test their products. With our new laboratory, we can help companies secure much needed chamber time more easily and quickly," Kallinen explains.

For more information:
Timo Kallinen, Director, Product Verification, Etteplan, phone +358 40 700 4482
Outi Torniainen, SVP, Communications and Marketing, Etteplan, phone +358 10 307 3302