A product can be ready for its next round of EMC testing and still end up waiting.
Not because the design isn’t ready. Not because the engineering team isn’t ready. Simply because the available lab time doesn’t line up with the development schedule.
For manufacturers working toward a launch, those delays can create a frustrating chain reaction:
Testing gets pushed → troubleshooting gets pushed → design changes get pushed → compliance timelines get pushed.
That’s one reason EMC pre-compliance testing is so valuable. It gives development teams an opportunity to identify potential electromagnetic compatibility issues before entering formal compliance testing when there is still time to investigate, modify, and retest.
But there’s another part of the equation that doesn’t get discussed as often:
When can the testing actually happen?
The overlooked side of pre-compliance testing
Pre-compliance testing is often built into the development process as a checkpoint.
A team may have:
- A prototype ready for testing
- Engineering resources available to troubleshoot
- A target launch date
- A defined testing plan
But if the available laboratory schedule doesn’t align with those resources, the entire process can slow down.
For teams already working around production schedules, engineering deadlines and product launches, access to additional testing hours can make a practical difference.
And that’s where we’re making a change.
Introducing After-Hours EMC Pre-Compliance Testing
LabTest Certification is now offering after-hours EMC pre-compliance testing from 5 PM to 10 PM at our:
Richmond EMC Laboratory
Delta EMC Laboratory
The program is designed to give manufacturers and product development teams additional opportunities to access EMC laboratory time outside regular business hours.
That means an engineering team doesn’t necessarily have to wait for the next available daytime slot to continue its testing work.
What does after-hours testing offer?
1. More scheduling flexibility
Testing can take place outside standard business hours, making it easier to coordinate with development schedules.
2. An opportunity to identify issues earlier
Pre-compliance testing can help teams investigate potential EMC issues while there is still an opportunity to make design changes before formal compliance testing.
3. Additional laboratory availability
The after-hours program adds testing availability during the 5 PM–10 PM window.
4. Support for development timelines
Additional testing windows can help teams continue troubleshooting, retesting and design iteration without relying exclusively on daytime laboratory availability.
Limited time introductory rate
To mark the launch of the program, LabTest is offering a reduced hourly rate for after-hours EMC pre-compliance testing for a limited time.
This provides manufacturers with an opportunity to access additional EMC laboratory hours while taking advantage of introductory pricing during the program launch.
Service details:
Testing hours: 5 PM–10 PM
Locations: Richmond & Delta EMC Laboratories
Minimum booking: 4 hours
Applies to: After-hours EMC pre-compliance testing only
Standard rates continue to apply to daytime testing and full compliance projects.
What this means for your next project
If your product is entering EMC testing and your development schedule extends beyond traditional lab hours, after-hours testing may provide the flexibility your team needs.
Whether you’re:
- troubleshooting EMC issues,
- evaluating a design,
- preparing for formal compliance testing, or
- working toward a product launch,
our team can help determine whether after-hours EMC pre-compliance testing is right for your project.
Need to keep your EMC testing moving after 5 PM?
Connect with the LabTest team to discuss your project and reserve an after-hours testing slot.