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Ep. 42 - Certifications

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In this episode of the Open Hardware Manufacturing Podcast, Stephen and Lucy explore the complex world of product certification, an essential yet often intimidating part of bringing hardware to market. They discuss the details of obtaining certifications like FCC and CE, sharing their experiences and insights from the certification process of the Lumen PMP V4. Addressing the challenges of navigating regulatory requirements, they emphasize the importance of understanding electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and cover the various tests involved, such as radiated emissions and immunity.


Key topics include:

  • The significance of certification
  • Understanding the costs and time involved in the certification process
  • Insights into the various types of testing: emissions, immunity, and ESD
  • Strategies for preparing your product for certification
  • The role of open source communities in enhancing product design and compliance
  • Practical advice for navigating the certification landscape

Don't forget to check out https://hardware.cafe and contribute what you know! Be a part of something that will truly help small businesses around the world.


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Do you have any questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Email us at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!


To find out more about what we do, check out Opulo.io

To see everything else we do, including social media, check out Opulo.start.page


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In this episode of the Open Hardware Manufacturing Podcast, Stephen and Lucy explore the complex world of product certification, an essential yet often intimidating part of bringing hardware to market. They discuss the details of obtaining certifications like FCC and CE, sharing their experiences and insights from the certification process of the Lumen PMP V4. Addressing the challenges of navigating regulatory requirements, they emphasize the importance of understanding electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and cover the various tests involved, such as radiated emissions and immunity.


Key topics include:

  • The significance of certification
  • Understanding the costs and time involved in the certification process
  • Insights into the various types of testing: emissions, immunity, and ESD
  • Strategies for preparing your product for certification
  • The role of open source communities in enhancing product design and compliance
  • Practical advice for navigating the certification landscape

Don't forget to check out https://hardware.cafe and contribute what you know! Be a part of something that will truly help small businesses around the world.


Mentioned in the episode:

----------------------------------


Do you have any questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Email us at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!


To find out more about what we do, check out Opulo.io

To see everything else we do, including social media, check out Opulo.start.page


O.H.M. Podcast Merch is now here!


Intro song:


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  continue reading

44 episodes

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