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UL Solutions Inc., a global leader in applied safety science, announced the opening of a new automotive electromagnetic compatibility laboratory in Toyota City, Japan, expanding its ability to support increasingly complex vehicle technologies in one of the world’s largest automotive markets.
The new Automotive Technology and Innovation Center will begin operations on July 1. The facility provides automotive electromagnetic compatibility testing, or EMC testing, designed to help manufacturers protect vehicles from interference that can disrupt critical systems such as braking, steering and engine control. As vehicles incorporate more electronics, faster processing speeds and higher-voltage systems, the need for reliable EMC testing continues to grow.
“Automakers are moving faster, integrating more electronics and facing increasing regulatory and market demands,” said Alex Dadakis, executive vice president and president, Testing, Inspection and Certification, UL Solutions. “This new laboratory strengthens our ability to support customers in Japan and around the world with independent, science-based EMC testing that reflects real-world vehicle conditions.”
Designed to support the rise of autonomous and software-defined vehicles and increasingly compressed development cycles, the facility provides automakers and suppliers with faster access to advanced EMC testing and the technical expertise critical to bringing next-generation technologies to market with confidence. It is located in Japan’s Tokai region, the center of the country’s automotive industry, and the 2,322.58-square-meter (25,000-square-foot) facility is among the few EMC laboratories in Japan equipped for high-voltage, high-current, high-torque and high-speed rotational testing.
Automotive EMC testing helps manufacturers demonstrate compliance with global standards, support market entry worldwide and reduce the risk of malfunctions caused by electromagnetic interference. Japan, the world’s third-largest vehicle producer, manufacturing more than 8 million vehicles in 2025, according to Statbase, remains a critical market as demand for advanced testing grows.
“Japan is a cornerstone of the global automotive industry and a vital market for our customers,” said Hidehiko Yamajo, regional vice president, Japan, UL Solutions. “This new facility enhances our world-class EMC capabilities and deepens our support for automakers and suppliers as they bring increasingly sophisticated vehicles to market.”
The Toyota City laboratory strengthens UL Solutions’ automotive EMC testing footprint in Japan, complementing the Automotive Technology Center in Miyoshi City and reinforcing a global network across Asia, Europe and North America.
The laboratory includes chambers capable of handling up to 25,000 RPM, as well as more than 3,500 Nm torque and power supplies delivering up to 1,500 volts and 1,000 amps. These capabilities support testing for passenger vehicles and high-voltage, high-current and high-power automotive electrical systems, helping manufacturers evaluate complex electronic systems under demanding operating conditions.
