UL Solutions Inc., a top company in safety science, plans to build a cutting-edge automotive EMC lab in Toyota City, Japan. The facility helps manufacturers reduce electromagnetic interference. This interference can affect important vehicle systems like braking and engine control.
Modern vehicles now have complex electronic parts and faster processing speeds. This has raised the risk of electromagnetic interference. EMC testing is key for checking performance and reliability. It helps meet global standards, allows legal market entry, and stops system failures from interference. Demand for automotive EMC testing is growing. Japan, a major automotive manufacturing hub, is a key market for these services.
“Expanding in Japan boosts our ability to provide innovative, science-based, independent EMC services,” said Jennifer Scanlon, president and CEO of UL Solutions. “This new facility is placed to help local manufacturers and meet the growing need for exports.”
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The UL Solutions Automotive Technology and Innovation Center is set to open in the second half of 2026. It will be in Japan’s Tokai region, a key hub for the automotive industry. It will be one of the few EMC labs in Japan that can do high-voltage, high-current, and high-torque testing. This will help manufacturers test electronic devices and vehicle systems under real-world conditions.
This advanced EMC lab supports Japan’s role as a leader in the global automotive industry. In 2023, the country made around nine million vehicles. This ranked it as the third-largest car maker in the world. The initiative aligns with the expanding automotive EMC testing market. It was valued at about $1.7 billion in 2023. By 2030, it is expected to grow to $2.7 billion, as reported by Market Research Guru. The new facility will meet rising demand. It will help manufacturers follow new industry standards and keep up with technology changes.
The facility covers 25,000 square feet. It has high-voltage chambers that can handle up to 25,000 RPM. These chambers also manage over 3,500 torque. The power supply delivers up to 1,500 volts and 1,000 amps. These advanced features let manufacturers run thorough tests in real-world-like conditions.
“Japan is key to the global automotive industry,” said Weifang Zhou, executive vice president and president of Testing, Inspection, and Certification at UL Solutions. We are boosting our testing capabilities by setting up a top EMC testing lab in Japan. This will help us better support the automotive industry and its suppliers. This smart investment will help our customers plan and launch vehicles successfully.”
The new lab in Toyota City will enhance UL Solutions’ current automotive EMC testing sites in Japan. This includes the Automotive Technology Center in Miyoshi City. It will join UL Solutions’ global network of EMC experts. This network includes key automotive areas in Asia, Europe, and North America. The locations are India, Italy, South Korea, Taiwan, the U.K., and the U.S.
