URS Products and Testing

ISTA Packaging Testing refers to standardised protocols developed by the International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) to evaluate how well packaged products withstand the rigours of shipping and handling. These tests simulate real-world distribution hazards like drops, vibrations, compression, and environmental stresses, helping manufacturers minimise damage, returns, and costs during transit. Purpose and Importance ISTA testing ensures packaging protects goods—ranging from electronics and glassware to pharmaceuticals and e-commerce parcels—across ground, air, and sea transport. By identifying weaknesses early, companies avoid costly redesigns, boost customer satisfaction, and meet retailer demands for proven durability. Certification provides a globally recognised mark that signals reliability to carriers and buyers. In competitive markets, especially e-commerce and exports, passing ISTA protocols reduces claims by up to 20-30% while complying with industry expectations for fragile ...

Commercial Product EMI EMC Testing Labs serve as invisible guardians for electronics—from printers and POS terminals to vending machines and HVAC controllers—ensuring these workhorses hum quietly without disrupting each other or critical infrastructure like hospitals and airports. Decoding EMI EMC Testing for Commercial Gear These labs immerse products in Faraday cages and semi-anechoic chambers lined with radio-absorbent foam pyramids, deploying spectrum analysers sweeping 9kHz to 40GHz for unintended emissions and LISN networks injecting conducted noise via power cords. Engineers strap current probes to cables, spin turntables for 360° radiation patterns at 3m/10m distances, and unleash ESD guns zapping 15kV bursts to mimic human touches on keypads. Tailored for commercial gear, testing per CISPR 11/32 distinguishes industrial from light-commercial limits, catching harmonics from switch-mode supplies or clock spurs garbling nearby walkie-talkies. Strategic Shield in Competitive Mark...

  Introduction of Battery Testing A very important term to know when talking about mobile device batteries is the “charging” or “discharge” test. These are typically done by having you use your phone for an amount of time (usually called a usage period) and then comparing how much power it has left to see if it can be recharged. This is different from a true “capacity” test, which looks at how many times a cell can be charged and still retain its charge. True capacity tests usually require expensive equipment that only a few companies have. Voltage tests A very important test for any new battery is to determine its voltage limit. This is done by testing the battery at one-half of its capacity and then seeing how long you can use it before it stops holding a charge. The longer you can use the battery, the higher its voltage limit will be! It is prudent to do this test initially as batteries lose their hold over time due to usage. Current tests Many companies have their...