UL Solutions has announced plans to develop a new advanced automotive electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) laboratory in Toyota, Japan.
Through this new facility, UL Solutions is aiming to provide testing that helps OEMs protect against electromagnetic interference that can cause critical systems in vehicles, like braking and engine control, to malfunction. It will work more broadly to address the heightened demand for advanced testing capabilities to help manufacturers demonstrate compliance with evolving automotive standards and technological innovations.
The facility itself, formally known as the UL Solutions Automotive Technology and Innovation Center, is expected to open during the second half of 2026, and will be developed in Japan’s Tokai region, a center for the region’s automotive industry that also represents a key customer base.
The planned 25,000 square-foot facility is also expected to feature extremely high-voltage chambers capable of handling a maximum of 25,000 RPM, over 3,500 Nm (2581 lb-ft) of torque and a power supply delivering up to 1,500 volts and 1,000 amp. In utilizing these technologies, UL Solutions expects that the laboratory will be equipped to conduct high-voltage, high-current and high-torque testing, which can altogether help simulate real-world operating conditions for various electronic devices and systems.
Through the planned automotive EMC laboratory in Toyota City, UL Solutions will support its further EMC testing laboratories situated further across Japan, including the Automotive Technology Center in Miyoshi City. Beyond Japan, the laboratory will more broadly enter into the company’s network of EMC facilities located in key automotive hubs in Asia and around the world, including India, Italy, South Korea, Taiwan, the U.K. and the U.S.
