EMC testing labs in Illinois
Looking for EMC testing services in Illinois (IL)? This directory lists accredited EMC and EMI laboratories and consultancies with locations in Illinois—ideal for emissions and immunity testing, standards compliance, and pre-certification support. Explore geocoded sites on the map, then refine results by accreditation, test type, industry, and other filters. Open a lab profile for full capabilities, standards, and contact details.
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Note: Boeing Testing Services is primarily an in-house OEM test organization supporting Boeing's own aircraft programs and development work, not a general-purpose commercial EMC lab. Limited external testing services may be available through Boeing Global Services. Boeing Testing Services operates one of the most comprehensive aerospace electromagnetic test infrastructures in the industry, supporting the development, qualification, and certification of Boeing commercial and defense aircraft programs. The electromagnetic testing capability is part of a broader multi-discipline test organization that also covers structures, dynamics, flight test, and system-of-systems testing. Electromagnetic capabilities include EMI/EMC chambers, antenna and radar cross-section (RCS) testing ranges, aircraft system-level safety-of-flight testing, high-intensity radiated field (HIRF) testing, direct and indirect lightning effects testing, RF and IR material testing, and TEMPEST testing. These capabilities support full aircraft-level electromagnetic environment (EME) qualification in addition to component and subsystem-level testing, addressing the unique electromagnetic hazards associated with commercial and military aviation platforms. Testing is conducted to Boeing proprietary specifications (including D6-16050 series and D200Z001) as well as industry standards such as RTCA/DO-160 and MIL-STD-461.
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Clark Testing is a multi-location testing laboratory offering ISO/IEC 17025-accredited and FCC-accredited EMC testing services, with facilities in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania; Dupo, Illinois; Princeton, West Virginia; and Buchanan, Michigan. The lab provides EMC compliance testing to EN, IEC, CISPR, FCC, and MIL-STD standards, serving manufacturers across a broad range of industries. EMC emissions standards covered include EN 55011, EN 61000-6-4, IEC 61000-6-4, IEC CISPR 11, and ANSI C63.4. Immunity testing spans the full IEC/EN 61000-4 series including -4-2 (ESD), -4-3 (radiated immunity), -4-4 (EFT/burst), -4-5 (surge), -4-6 (conducted immunity), -4-8 (power frequency magnetic field), -4-9 (pulse magnetic field), -4-10 (damped oscillatory magnetic field), -4-11 (voltage dips and interruptions), -4-12 (ring wave), -4-13 (harmonics and inter-harmonics), -4-16 (conducted disturbances in the frequency range 0 Hz to 150 kHz), and -4-29 (voltage dips on DC ports). Military EMC testing is performed to MIL-STD-461 revisions E, F, and G. Clark Testing also has over 25 years of experience supporting nuclear power industry equipment qualification (EQ) programs to NRC Regulatory Guide 1.180 and EPRI TR-102323, as well as railway EMC testing to IEC 62236 and EN 50121 series standards. Industries served include rail and transit, military and defense, aerospace, nuclear and power generation, telecom, automotive, marine, medical, space and satellite, robotics, and battery. In addition to EMC, Clark Testing offers a broad portfolio of other services including MIL-STD-810 environmental testing, vibration, seismic, structural and load testing, dynamometer testing, analytical chemistry, and failure analysis.
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D.L.S. Electronic Systems, Inc. is an ANAB-accredited (ISO/IEC 17025) and iNARTE-certified organization founded in 1983 and headquartered in Wheeling, Illinois. The company operates three facilities and maintains a technical staff of 25 engineers, 18 of whom hold iNARTE certification. D.L.S. is an approved laboratory for FCC, ISED Canada, ACMA, VCCI, and other global requirements, and has been an iNARTE Certified Organization since the program's early years. The Wheeling, IL Headquarters is a 30,000 sq ft facility housing 16 EMC test chambers capable of full-scan immunity and emissions testing at frequencies up to 40 GHz, covering MIL-STD-461, RTCA/DO-160, FCC, ISED Canada, CE Mark, UKCA, Korea, and automotive EMC testing. Military EMC covers all MIL-STD-461 test methods including radiated/conducted emissions and susceptibility, plus power quality testing to MIL-STD-464, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-1275, and MIL-STD-1399. Medical EMC including RFID testing for FDA compliance, shielding effectiveness, and cybersecurity compliance evaluation and testing (RED 2014/53/EU) are also offered. The Wheeling East Campus houses the Conformity Assessment division, covering environmental testing (MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-202, RTCA/DO-160, ASTM, SAE, EN/IEC, ISO, ANSI, NEMA, ISTA, HASS) and product safety testing under LVD 2014/35/EU, Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Medical Device Directive 93/42/EC, RED 2014/53/EU, CE Mark, UKCA, and US/Canada NRTL programs through the Nemko partnership. The Genoa City, WI facility, located 45 miles northwest of Wheeling, is situated on a four-acre parcel and features two 10-meter all-weather enclosed Open Area Test Sites, a 3-meter anechoic chamber, and multiple shielded rooms for radiated and conducted emissions testing. Wireless and radio testing is also based at this location, with 40+ years of wireless device experience and coverage of FCC, ISED Canada, ETSI, and other international wireless certification requirements. Industries served include military, aerospace/avionics, automotive, medical, industrial machinery, laboratory/test and measurement, multimedia/ITE, lighting, household appliances, restaurant equipment, IoT, and telecommunications.
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Element Materials Technology
Element's Chicago/Mount Prospect laboratory is a purpose-built, 40,000-square-foot EMI/EMC, environmental, and dynamics testing facility located in Mount Prospect, Illinois, within a 10-minute drive of Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Originally opened as NTS Chicago, the lab was designed from the ground up to provide a comprehensive one-stop testing solution for manufacturers across the automotive, medical device, aerospace, energy, industrial, consumer electronics, military, and avionics sectors. The facility's EMC capabilities center around a large-format oversized 5-meter semi-anechoic chamber for emissions measurements, along with additional EMC chambers for immunity testing, troubleshooting, and ESD evaluation. The lab offers full EMI/EMC testing services supporting commercial, automotive, medical, military, and aerospace compliance programs. Blowing sand and blowing dust testing — a less common capability — complements the EMC offering, particularly for products destined for harsh environments. On the environmental and dynamics side, the lab delivers vibration testing (random, sinusoidal, and mechanical shock) using systems capable of up to 25,000 lbf, thermal shock and cycling, temperature/humidity testing, acceleration, corrosion testing, altitude simulation, IP ingress protection testing, HALT/HASS, impact, free-fall drop, and transit/transportation testing. The dynamics team also provides turnkey solutions including field-data replication, fixture design, fixture characterization, resonance detection, transmissibility, and dampening functions, supported by an internal machine shop with Solidworks, ProE, and CAD capabilities for custom fixture fabrication. The lab emphasizes fast queue times and competitive pricing, aiming to help customers reduce risk, accelerate time-to-market, and achieve regulatory compliance efficiently. As part of the Element U.S. Space & Defense network, clients also have access to Element's broader global resources.
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Elite Electronic Engineering, Inc. is a full-service EMC/EMI, environmental stress, and photometric testing laboratory founded in 1954 and based in Downers Grove, Illinois. The lab is accredited by both A2LA and NVLAP (Lab Code 100278-0), holds FCC Telecommunications Certification Body (TCB) status, and is recognized as a European Union Notified Body, making it one of the more comprehensively accredited independent labs in North America. The lab is also recognized by automotive OEMs and the Defense Logistics Agency, and holds CTIA Authorized Test Lab status for wireless testing. EMC capabilities span automotive component and whole vehicle EMC testing, military EMC testing (MIL-STD-461), commercial aviation EMC testing (RTCA DO-160), regulatory EMC testing for FCC, ISED Canada, CE Mark, and UKCA, lightning and HIRF testing, high power testing, and antenna performance testing. Environmental stress testing covers vibration and shock, temperature, humidity and altitude, dust, corrosion, rain and fluid exposure, HALT/HASS, electrical connector and cable testing, life cycle testing, acceleration testing, and MIL-STD-810. Photometric testing includes LM-79 testing for automotive and aerospace lighting, and the lab also holds FAA airport lighting certification. Industries served include automotive, aerospace, military, aviation, marine, medical, railroad, lighting, lithium batteries, electric and hybrid vehicles, wireless and IoT, and industrial and consumer goods.
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Midwest EMI Associates is an independent EMI testing laboratory located in Mundelein, Illinois, serving manufacturers since 1979. The lab specializes in EMI/EMC testing, ESD testing, CE Marking support, and wireless testing, with particular expertise in medical electronics and RF design consulting. Their chief engineer is NARTE-certified. The facility is well-equipped for emissions and susceptibility testing, featuring five high-performance computer-controlled spectrum analyzers, a network analyzer, five wideband signal generators, TWT amplifiers, a tracking generator, and a variety of calibrated antennas — all calibrated to ANSI standards. The lab can also write custom software to coordinate test equipment for specific or non-standard tests. Midwest EMI is associated with Nemko, enabling them to assist clients with European market compliance and CE Marking requirements. Medical device testing is a core specialty. The lab performs testing to IEC 60601-1-2 4th Edition, which requires elevated immunity levels including ESD tolerance up to 15 kV for home-use devices and RF immunity up to 28 V/m per Table 9 of the standard. They also have hipot, dielectric withstand, and grounding continuity testers on hand to address any safety retesting that EMI modifications may trigger. Their staff brings deep experience in hazards analysis, FMEA, shielding design, and regulatory approval processes for medical products. Beyond compliance testing, Midwest EMI offers RF design consulting services, helping optimize RF and communications circuits to minimize interference. They also perform military EMI testing to MIL-STD-461C and serve the automotive and laboratory equipment industries. The lab emphasizes low prices, fast turnaround, and hands-on engineering support to help clients resolve any deficiencies found during testing.
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Product Safety Consulting (PSC) is a product safety testing, consulting, and certification firm headquartered in Bensenville, Illinois, near Chicago. In business since 1988, PSC has over 35 years of experience and more than 3,000 product certifications obtained across 35 countries. The company operates a full-service testing lab on-site and works closely with all major NRTLs. PSC's primary focus is product safety compliance rather than standalone EMC testing, but electromagnetic compatibility assessment is part of their broader certification services — particularly for CE Marking programs and for smart or IoT-enabled products where EMC is a regulatory requirement. Their CE certification services cover the EMC Directive alongside the Low Voltage Directive and other applicable EU requirements. The range of products they test is broad: medical devices, laboratory and medical equipment, information technology equipment, luminaires and lighting, commercial cooking equipment, household and commercial appliances, machinery, energy and solar products, hazardous location equipment, transportation and electric vehicle products, and emerging categories like AI hardware, wearables, and drone technology. On the safety side, they provide NRTL certifications (UL and others) for the North American market, CE and global certifications for international markets, and field evaluations for installed equipment that lacks an existing certification mark. PSC has developed two proprietary approaches — DFSA (Design for Safety Approval) and SBS (Safety by Specification) — designed to help manufacturers build compliance into their products from the earliest design stages, reducing time and cost through the certification process. The company emphasizes getting products through testing and certification as efficiently as possible, submitting only passing products to NRTLs to avoid costly retests.
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Note: Sunfire Testing is a compliance project management and testing brokerage service, not an accredited EMC test laboratory. Testing is performed at accredited partner labs; Sunfire manages the process on behalf of the client. Sunfire Testing is a Chicago, Illinois-based compliance engineering and project management firm specializing in EMC, wireless, CE, medical device, military, and product safety certification. The company operates by accessing excess capacity at a network of accredited partner testing laboratories, passing the resulting cost savings to clients through fixed all-inclusive project pricing with unlimited retesting until the product passes. Services managed include FCC Part 15B and 15C testing, ISED Canada, CE Mark (EMC Directive, Radio Equipment Directive, Low Voltage Directive), IEC 60601-1-2 medical device EMC, MIL-STD-461 military EMC, and product safety testing. Wireless technologies handled span Bluetooth/BLE, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, LoRa (900/868 MHz), Sub-GHz, 3G/4G/LTE, and NB-IoT. Global market certification beyond the primary US, EU, and Canada markets is available on request. Services include requirements identification, test preparation guidance, coordination with the testing facility, certification filing, and delivery of all required documentation, labeling language, and declarations. EMC design review and PCB redesign services are available at additional cost where needed. All projects are covered by mutual NDA prior to initiation, with FCC certifications filed as confidential.
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UL Solutions
UL Solutions operates its National EMC Center of Excellence at 333 Pfingsten Road in Northbrook, Illinois — the organization's global headquarters campus, located just outside Chicago. The facility is designated by UL Solutions as its primary North American EMC hub and is part of a global network of EMC and wireless testing laboratories spanning North America, Europe, and Asia. Accreditations and recognitions at this location include FCC, CE marking, Korea Communications Commission (KCC), VCCI (Japan), Vietnam Standards (TCVN), South African Bureau of Standards (SABS), and Gulf Conformity Mark (G-Mark). The lab also serves as a Telecommunications Certification Body (TCB) for FCC authorization and a Notified Body (NB) for EU CE marking. Chamber infrastructure includes a semi-anechoic 5-meter chamber with a 3-meter quiet zone, a compact RF immunity chamber, and additional laboratory space supporting a wide range of line-level testing. EMC testing covers emissions, immunity, and disturbances including harmonics and flicker, serving both residential and industrial environments. Wireless and RF certification testing covers Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, NFC, and cellular technologies, including coexistence evaluation and real-world performance assessment. Pre-compliance testing services are also available. Industries served include consumer electronics, industrial, medical devices, appliances, and lighting. TCB and NB services provide integrated testing and regulatory certification review for US and EU market access under one roof.