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February 2026 highlights: This issue of In Compliance explains what engineers need to know about electronic warfare, AI ethics in defense systems, and high‑speed electronics design, with practical coverage of EMC/EMI, ESD, and compliance-driven design decisions that affect test outcomes and time-to-certification.
Read the full issue in a scrollable, device‑friendly format designed for working engineers—quickly jump from features to standards guidance, then follow links into deeper technical articles and archives when you need the details.
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Looking for the most current guidance on EMC/EMI, ESD, product safety, and regulatory compliance? Start with the newest editions below—each issue links to feature articles, columns, and practical engineering takeaways.

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February 2026

Coverage highlights: electronic warfare (EW), AI ethics in combat systems, high‑speed design, EMC/ESD risk reduction.
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January 2026

Coverage highlights: core EMC fundamentals, practical compliance guidance, ISO 17025 insights, and ESD testing best practices.

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Electronic Design, Testing, & Standards
In Compliance is a technical publication for electrical and electronics engineers who need practical, standards-aware guidance to design and ship compliant products. We cover EMC/EMI, ESD, product safety, and environmental/regulatory requirements, translating complex standards into engineering decisions that reduce test failures and redesign cycles.

Since 2009, we’ve focused on real-world troubleshooting and “creative engineering” solutions—plus forward-looking coverage of emerging challenges such as AI-enabled systems, high-speed digital design, and compliance impacts across aerospace, automotive, medical, and defense electronics. Explore our issues, archives, and resources to help you engineer the future with confidence.

Aerospace

What we cover in Aerospace: In Compliance helps engineers design and validate avionics and space electronics by translating EMC/EMI, ESD, and certification requirements into practical design and test decisions.

We publish guidance on interference mitigation in flight and space systems, qualification and verification considerations, and emerging avionics architectures such as time-sensitive networking. The goal is to reduce program risk, prevent late-stage test failures, and improve reliability in harsh electromagnetic environments.

Automotive

What we cover in Automotive: In Compliance provides practical guidance on automotive EMC/EMI and ESD design and testing—from component-level robustness to full-vehicle validation—so engineering teams can reduce compliance risk and shorten debug cycles.

Coverage includes common requirements and test approaches used across the industry (such as emissions and immunity planning), high-speed networking and interconnect challenges (including Automotive Ethernet), EV-related noise and power electronics considerations, and proven shielding/grounding strategies that help designs pass the first time.

Communications

What we cover in Communications: In Compliance supports engineers building wired and wireless products by explaining the compliance and RF realities behind telecom hardware, connected devices, and high-speed interfaces.

We cover regulations and approvals workflows, EMC/EMI impacts on radios and digital systems, and design practices that improve coexistence and reliability in dense RF environments. Topics often include IoT connectivity, satellite and terrestrial communications, and practical steps that reduce rework during certification.

Energy And Power

What we cover in Energy and Power: In Compliance helps engineers manage the EMC, safety, and reliability challenges of modern power electronics—especially where grid interaction, switching noise, and high-energy systems create compliance risk.

Coverage includes power-system hardening concepts, interference mechanisms that impact control and communications, and practical design and test strategies for energy storage and conversion systems. We also track emerging technologies and real-world lessons that affect renewable systems, electrification, and high-power platforms.

Information Technology

What we cover in Information Technology: In Compliance provides engineering-focused insight into compliance challenges for IT hardware and high-speed electronic systems—where signal integrity, emissions control, and regulatory requirements intersect.

We publish practical guidance on EMC/EMI fundamentals in dense digital platforms, design considerations for high-speed interfaces and computing hardware, and compliance-aware approaches that reduce surprises late in validation. The emphasis is on actionable engineering decisions that improve performance, reliability, and certification outcomes.

Manufacturing

What we cover in Manufacturing: In Compliance serves engineers working in production, test, and industrial environments by explaining how EMC/EMI, ESD control, and safety requirements show up on real factory floors.

We cover practical risks—from ESD handling and PCB protection to interference in automated equipment and test setups—along with lessons learned that help teams prevent yield loss, reduce downtime, and maintaIn Compliance as processes scale.

Marine and Offshore

What we cover in Marine and Offshore: In Compliance supports engineers designing electronics for ships, submarines, and offshore platforms by addressing the EMC/EMI and power-quality realities of electrically noisy, metal-rich environments.

Coverage includes interference mechanisms in confined spaces, grounding and bonding considerations, and test approaches relevant to maritime systems. The focus is on practical engineering guidance that improves reliability and reduces compliance risk in harsh operational conditions.

Medical

What we cover in Medical: In Compliance helps medical device and MedTech engineers navigate product safety, EMC/EMI, and wireless coexistence requirements so devices remain safe, effective, and certifiable across global markets.

We publish practical interpretations of key medical standards and test expectations, along with engineering strategies for risk reduction during design, validation, and lifecycle updates. Topics often include wireless performance in clinical environments, interoperability considerations, and emerging connected-device design challenges.

Military and Defense

What we cover in Military and Defense: In Compliance provides engineering guidance for mission-critical electronics where EMC/EMI, ESD, and harsh-environment requirements must be met with minimal tolerance for failure.

We cover standards-driven design and test strategy, electronic warfare and spectrum challenges, and practical mitigation techniques that improve resilience against interference and high-energy threats. Our goal is to help engineers make defensible design decisions that hold up in qualification testing and real-world operations.

Telecom Wireless and IOT

What we cover in Telecom, Wireless, and IoT: In Compliance helps engineers bring connected products to market by clarifying wireless approvals, EMC/EMI constraints, and security-driven compliance considerations that affect design and certification.

Coverage includes practical guidance on radio performance vs. emissions tradeoffs, global market-access workflows, and design decisions that reduce late-stage failures in testing. We focus on real engineering outcomes—reliability, interoperability, and predictable certification timelines for connected devices.

Why engineers trust In Compliance
We’re committed to delivering information that impacts engineers’ daily work—clear explanations, standards-aware guidance, and practical troubleshooting. Our editorial approach is built on four pillars:

  • Quality: well-written, substantive engineering content
  • Integrity: honest coverage that serves the reader community
  • Commitment: dedicated to engineers and compliance-driven design challenges
  • Creativity: “creative engineering” solutions for real-world constraints

Our motto: Help Engineer the Future.

About In Compliance Magazine – Quick Answers for Engineers

How do I contribute an article to In Compliance Magazine?
In Compliance accepts technically accurate, engineer-to-engineer articles focused on design, testing, and regulatory compliance—written to be detailed, actionable, and grounded in real engineering practice. We also consider professional education topics that support working engineers.

For editorial correspondence and pitches, contact Lorie Nichols (Editor).

What topics does In Compliance Magazine cover?
In Compliance covers the engineering work required to design and ship compliant electronics, with a focus on:

  • EMC/EMI: emissions, immunity, troubleshooting, and test strategy
  • ESD: design protection methods and real failure modes
  • Product Safety: designing to applicable safety standards and avoiding certification delays
  • Environmental & market access: compliance considerations such as RoHS/REACH impacts on design and sourcing
Are there webinars or training resources available from InCompliance?
Many users search for the magazine’s “Events” or “Webinars” section to find continuing education opportunities for IEEE standards or new FCC regulations.
Where can I find a directory of compliance equipment suppliers?
This curated resource is designed specifically for electrical and electronics engineers. Unlike a generic search engine, it focuses exclusively on the design, testing, and regulatory compliance sectors.
Engineering terms and definitions for regulatory compliance from InCompliance
Mastering regulatory compliance fundamentals—from EMC/EMI (interference and immunity) and Product Safety (creepage, clearance, and Hi-Pot testing) to global certifications like NRTL, CE Marking, and RoHS/REACH—is essential for avoiding costly redesigns. By integrating these technical standards and design principles early in the engineering process, manufacturers ensure global market access and product reliability.
Technical whitepapers on electromagnetic compatibility fundamentals from InCompliance
Mastering EMC fundamentals is critical for ensuring that electronic designs meet global EMI/EMC standards like FCC, CISPR, and IEC. Accessing high-quality technical whitepapers allows engineers to implement “compliance by design,” utilizing expert research on PCB layout, grounding architectures, shielding effectiveness, and noise mitigation. By leveraging these peer-reviewed resources, design teams can avoid costly test-lab failures and accelerate time-to-market for aerospace, medical, and automotive electronics.