Connected Technologies
From R&D to reality, Element is your trusted partner in getting connected technologies to market faster. Accelerate your mobile and smart devices to global markets with our comprehensive advisory, testing, inspection, and certification (ATIC) services. With 1,000+ technology experts across 40+ laboratories worldwide, we’ll help you navigate complex regulations, ensure compliance, and streamline your path to market access, all while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards.
Why Element are global leaders in Connected Technologies
The connected technologies industry is experiencing rapid expansion and diversification as demand increases for “connected products”, from our phones to the cars we drive. Manufacturers face a rapidly evolving and challenging global regulatory landscape, plus new and evolving safety standards, all whilst needing to ensure fast market access. Effectively navigating this is critical for success.
Element has established itself as a world leader in addressing these challenges. With over 1,000+ experts across 40+ laboratories in key global markets, we provide comprehensive advisory, testing, inspection and certification services across EMC, electrical safety, radio and wireless and cellular technologies, explosive atmospheres, battery technologies, and emerging technologies like Matter smart home certification.
Element’s strategic presence in the North America, UK, Europe, and Asia ensures that manufacturers receive both local expertise and access to global market opportunities. By supporting the entire product lifecycle, from design through to certification, we streamline the compliance process, enabling faster time-to-market. Our advisory, testing, inspection and certification (ATIC) services ensure that your connected devices remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose throughout their lifecycle.
With Element, you get a trusted partner who simplifies the complexities of global compliance, ensuring your products are safe, reliable, and ready for global success.
Primary Testing & Certification Services:
- EMC & EMI (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Testing
- Radio/Wireless and Cellular Testing
- Testing for wireless connectivity
- Validation of radio modules and chipsets
- Cellular network compatibility testing
- 5G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and Matter technologies
- Safety Testing & Certification
- Electrical safety testing
- Product safety compliance
- Integration with EMC and wireless testing
- IoT Compatibility Testing
- Interoperability testing
- Connectivity validation
- SAR and Radio Frequency Testing and Certification Supporting Services
- Advisory Services
- Regulatory guidance
- Standards identification
- Compliance strategy development
- Conformity assessment planning
- Global Market Access (GMA)
- Certification Processing
- Product Lifecycle Support
Services
Internet of Things (IoT) Testing and Certification
Element's IoT testing services and certification ensure compliance, accelerate market readiness, and provide global IoT network access. Learn More.
Wireless Device Testing & Certification
Get your wireless devices to market faster with Element's accredited testing services. Expert guidance through compliance, certification and global approvals for all wireless technologies.
Cellular Device Testing & Certification
Accelerate market readiness with Element's Over-the-Air (OTA) Testing Services. Verify wireless device performance in real-world conditions, identify issues early, and meet global standards with global expert-led testing.
Wireless Protocol Testing
Get comprehensive Wireless Protocol Testing for Matter, Zigbee & Bluetooth from Element, one of the few globally authorized labs for Matter and Zigbee certification. Reduce time-to-market with end-to-end support from design to certification.
Radio Frequency (RF) Testing & Certification Services
Accelerate time-to-market with Element's end-to-end RF testing and certification services. Our expert engineers ensure your wireless devices meet global regulations, prevent interference issues, and perform optimally.
PTCRB Certification
Element's PTCRB certification service streamlines mobile and IoT device testing for North American market access. As a primary PTCRB lab, we combine regulatory and industry certification testing to accelerate your time to market while ensuring full network compliance.
Battery Testing Services
Accelerate your product launch with Element's battery testing services. Superior safety, compliance, and performance data, custom protocols & real-time results. Learn More.
Electrical Safety Testing and Certification Services
Accelerate your electrical product's journey to market with Element's comprehensive Electrical Safety Testing and Certification services. Navigate certification requirements efficiently, reducing time and costs while maintaining rigorous safety standards.
Consumer Electronics Testing and Certification
Get expert consumer electronics testing to accelerate your market entry. Element's accredited EMC, safety & wireless compliance services facilitate smoother market entry.
Wearable Device Testing
Accelerate your wearable device's market launch with Element's comprehensive testing services. Ensure regulatory compliance, validate performance, and verify durability—all with one trusted partner.
Explosive Atmosphere Testing and Certification
Element ensures your products comply with global explosive atmosphere testing regulations, including Global IECEx certification, ATEX certification for Europe, UKEX for United Kingdom, HazLoc certification for North America & DSEAR in the UK.
Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Testing
Looking for reliable printed circuit board testing? Element ensures PCB and assembly quality with advanced HATS2â„¢, counterfeit detection, and compliance. Learn More.
Telecoms Regulatory Testing and Certification
Element offers comprehensive telecom testing and certification services to assist manufacturers in meeting global regulatory requirements. Our integrated approach spans EMC, electrical safety, and environmental testing for streamlined market access.
- Internet of Things (IoT) Testing and Certification
- Wireless Device Testing & Certification
- Cellular Device Testing & Certification
- Wireless Protocol Testing
- Radio Frequency (RF) Testing & Certification Services
- PTCRB Certification
- Battery Testing Services
- Electrical Safety Testing and Certification Services
- Consumer Electronics Testing and Certification
- Wearable Device Testing
- Explosive Atmosphere Testing and Certification
- Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Testing
- Telecoms Regulatory Testing and Certification
Franz Achatz
Department Manager Product Safety
Simon Barrowcliff
Senior Technical Specialist
Dan Pino
Senior Director of RF Engineering
David Schaefer
Technical Manager
Emily Klein
Lead Engineer - Failure Analysis
Steve Hayes
Technical Director - Connected Technologies
Mike Pendleton
Technical Director - Battery
Philip Thompson
Senior Certification Engineer
Richard White
Global Market Access Expert
Stephen Tait
Commercial Excellence Manager – Aerospace & Defense EMEAA
Trevor Buls
Principal EMC Test Engineer
Everything You Need for Global Product Compliance
Connect with confidence knowing your path to certification is covered. With labs in the USA, UK, Germany, China, South Korea, and Japan, we offer local regulatory knowledge with global testing capabilities, giving you both worldwide reach and market-specific expertise.
- Authorized Test Laboratory and Approved Certification Partner for the CSA
- Certification Body under IECEE CB Scheme
- Conformity Assessment Body for the FCC
- Notified Body for ISED Canada
- Notified Body for CE & UKCA Marks
- Notified Body for the European EMC Directive
- Notified Body for Radio Equipment Directive (RED)
- Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL)
- Notified Body for ATEX, IECEx and HazLoc for Explosive Atmospheres
We offer the following services for getting to market quickly and seamlessly around the globe:
Global Market Access (GMA)
- Navigation of international regulations
- Market-specific certification support
- Compliance documentation
- Multi-market approval strategies
Certification Processing
- Documentation management
- Compliance verification
- Certificate issuance
- Ongoing compliance maintenance
- Compliance and certification for international markets (FCC, CE, PTCRB, GCF, and many more).
Product Lifecycle Support
- Initial design phase consultation
- Testing throughout development
- Market launch support
- Continuous compliance monitoring
As your single source for device approvals, we bring together North American, European and Asia certifications, comprehensive regulatory expertise, and industry-leading wireless and mobility capabilities. One partner, complete certification coverage.
Your Challenges, Our Solutions
Time-To-Market Pressure
Long and Unpredictable Testing Cycles
High Certification Costs
Standards we test to and products we test
- RTCA/DO-160
- MIL-STD-461
- Def-Stan 59-411
- Matter smart home standard
- IEC 60601
- ANSI C63.27
- CISPR 32
- CISPR 35
- IEC/IEEE 62209
- FCC TCB
- ISED FCB
- ASCA FDA
- RED
- CE Mark
- UKCA Mark
- NRTL
- ATEX, IECEx, HazLoc
- EU NB
- ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1
- UL 62368-1
- UL 60601
- UL 61010
- UL 1642
- UL 2054
- UL 1973
- IEC/UL/CSA 62133-1/ -2
- ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1
IoT and cellular devices and products:
- Consumer electronics & Household appliance (smartphones, wearables)
- IoT devices (sensors, smart home devices, connected appliances)
- Wireless modules and radio products, working with chipset vendors and manufacturers integrating radio modules
- Batteries and power systems
- Consumer Electronics (connected consumer products requiring connectivity testing)
Medical Devices:
- Clinical and hospital-based devices and home healthcare equipment
- Wireless medical technologies and wearables
IoT Industrial Equipment:
- Connected robots and factory devices
- Industrial Equipment
- Equipment designed for use in Hazardous Locations
Mobility systems and technologies:
- Automotive systems and technologies (autonomous self-drive vehicles, electrical components and systems and battery technologies)
- Full vehicle components (Interior and exterior trims, chassis, hydraulics, suspensions, materials and environmental, durability, safety systems, fire and flammability)
- Fuels, fluids and lubricants (EV fluids)
- Electric (EV), Hybrid (HEV) and Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) propulsion systems (EV motors and powertrain systems)
Military and Defense:
- Traditional Aerospace and eVTOL (electrical systems, materials and environmental, durability, battery technologies)
Why Choose Element
Global Expertise
End-to-End Solutions
Tailored Compliance Strategies
Comprehensive Testing Coverage
1,000+technology experts
40+laboratories worldwide
6Countries
1Stop-shop
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