Nemko lab reveals the truth behind EcoVolt

Norway’s popular television program «TV 2 hjelper deg» was asked by viewers to test a small gadget that supposedly saves consumers 50 percent off their electricity bill. The experts at Nemko’s Oslo lab found out the truth behind these claims.

Will future cyber security systems rely on blockchain?

Data protection, especially in Europe, is a growing concern. Can blockchain help us to cope with the susceptibility of our connected networks? Will blockchain’s security and encryption features help us fight hackers? Some data specialists think so.

Status of replacing the safety standards for IT- and audio/video products

The ‘Date of Withdrawal’ (DOW) for the European standards for IT products (EN 60950-1) and audio/video products (EN 60065), which conflict with the combined new hazard based standard (EN 62368-1), has been changed by the European standards body CENELEC from 20 June 2019 to 20 December 2020.

EU’s Rapid Alert System used 2201 times in 2017

In 2017, the Rapid Alert System (RAPEX) for dangerous products was used by national authorities in the EU more than 2000 times. At the top of the list of hazardous items were toys, cars and motorcycles. 

Strengthening of European market surveillance

Investigations by European market surveillance authorities demonstrate an increase of illegal and dangerous products being brought into Europe. 
The most recent survey showed that 58 percent of electrical/electronic products were not in compliance with the European regulations. This entails potential safety risks for the consumers as well distortion of business competition.

Nemko opens doors in Southern Ontario, alongside strategic partner Swift Labs

Nemko Canada Inc., a division of Nemko  AS, headquartered in Oslo, Norway,  is expanding its extensive market access service in North America  by opening a new test laboratory in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada.

Robotization for care

A remotely operated robot (shown on the right) becomes the classroom ‘eyes and ears’ of children with long-term illness.
It has been developed by the Norwegian company No Isolation, and was recently tested and certified by Nemko before being placed on the market.

One year left: How will Brexit impact Nemko customers?

Understanding the consequences of Brexit means understanding three possible outcomes in three different sales regions.

What to expect from 5G, and when

The 5th generation of wireless systems (“5G”) is now in the final testing stage and planned deployment will be from 2018 and onwards.

Africa quickly advancing in system modernization

Formerly underdeveloped regions in Africa are now quickly advancing in technologies like state-of-the-art systems for communication and systems for electrical power generation and distribution, including local grids.

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