One of our customers wanted to use the renowned VDE label on its end product. In this way, it can guarantee the end user that the operation of the product remains safe. As an important link in the supply chain of their end product, E.D.&A. underwent an extensive VDE factory audit for this purpose.
The installation of an additional ‘full compliant 3m SAC’ (Semi Anechoic Chamber) in the new building will enable our engineers to also take 'radiated emission' measurements in-house in full accordance with the applicable standards such as EN61000-6-3 or -4, CISPR14-1, CISPR32 and others.
Even in these strange times, we at E.D.&A. don't sit still. For example, our premises will be doubled in surface area to 8,000 m² by the end of March 2021. This is necessary to manage our growth and to create enough space for all our (new) colleagues and additional electronics production lines that will be delivered in April next year.
More and more companies are choosing to bring back production and development from low-wage countries. E.D.&A. took this reshoring step in 2012. Now ten years later, this does certainly not do any harm to us as a Belgian electronics manufacturer. Our customers need flexibility, speed and quality, and so do we.
Many organizations still view the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) as something that only applies to new connected products from 2027 onwards. However, this assumption is only partly correct. As early as September 2026, a mandatory reporting obligation for cybersecurity incidents will come into force. This requirement affects all existing products, including smartphone apps and server-side applications that are part of your product ecosystem. What does this mean for you as a manufacturer of machines and appliances?
Since August 2025, wireless products have been required to comply with the cybersecurity requirements of the RED. This also applies to existing product designs that are still being placed on the European market. Across a variety of projects, we have supported customers with risk assessments, the implementation of security measures, and the preparation of the required documentation. This experience provides a solid foundation for CRA compliance. Discover through two real-world examples how we work together with our customers to implement cybersecurity in practice and the role we can play in the process.
Cybersecurity is becoming a mandatory part of CE compliance. The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) introduces new obligations for manufacturers regarding product security, software updates and incident reporting. You know your product; we know how to embed security into electronics and embedded software. In this article, we explain what the CRA means for your products and how you can take the first steps towards compliance today, well ahead of 2027.
