Safety

The EN 60529 standard, also known as the IP (Ingress Protection) standard, is a technical standard that establishes the protection requirements for the entry of solid and liquid bodies into electrical and electronic products. This standard is of fundamental importance to ensure the safety and reliability of devices, especially those used in harsh or exposed environments... Read more

Fingerprint readers have become a popular solution for access control systems, offering secure and convenient identification. However, biometric data security is critical to ensuring user identity is protected. In this article, we will explore the security testing of fingerprint readers used in access control systems,… Read more

The CE marking is a mandatory conformity mark for many products sold and marketed in the European Union (EU). However, there are products that are excluded from the obligation to bear the CE marking according to the EU product directives. In this article, we will explore which products are not subject to CE marking, the product directives involved… Read more

Electronic products have become an essential part of our lives, and we rely on them to carry out many daily tasks. However, to ensure the durability and reliability of these products, it is essential to subject them to rigorous resistance and reliability tests. In this article, we will explore the importance of endurance and reliability testing for… Read more

The Safety Gate (formerly called Rapid Alert System, RAPEX) is a European Community information exchange system regarding dangerous non-food products. The Safety Gate enables the rapid exchange of information between EU Member States and the European Commission on dangerous non-food products that may put at risk… Read more

In the life of a product, even after it has been placed on the market, problems related to operation may arise, very often when the device is already in the hands of end users. Problems related to safety and functionality which, therefore, undermine the authority of the manufacturing (or distributing) company, putting its relationship of trust with the customer at risk. In the case of … Read more

Defense electronics - and in general military electronics and those dedicated to police bodies - is made up of complex electronic devices and systems, whose very high technological qualities are capable of protecting national security. These are more than sophisticated systems, dedicated to activities such as detection, communication, protection and... Read more