Free electronics compliance & design seminar comes to Bristol
- 3rd September 2025
- 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Aztec Hotel & Spa, Aztec West, Almondsbury, BS32 4TS
North Somerset’s growing tech community is invited to a full‑day, in‑person seminar packed with practical guidance on product compliance, EMC/EMI troubleshooting and thermal design. The session is part of the Wurth Electronics UK and Eurofins E&E road‑show series and is completely free to attend.
Event at a glance
- Date: Wednesday 3 September 2025
- Time: 9 am – 4 pm (registration from 8.30 am)
- Venue: Aztec Hotel & Spa, Aztec West, Almondsbury, BS32 4TS (easy access from M5 J16, free parking)
- Cost: Free – coffee and lunch included
- Who should attend: Design engineers, compliance managers, start‑ups and anyone bringing electronic products to market
- Booking: Reserve your place on Eventbrite →
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wurth-electronics-and-eurofins-ee-bristol-tickets-149213557065
If tickets are sold out, email joseph.butterfield@we‑online.com to join the reserve list.
Programme
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 09:00 – 09:20 | Arrival / Registration / Coffee |
| 09:20 – 09:30 | Introduction & Safety Procedures |
| 09:30 – 10:45 | The Road to Compliance – Eurofins E&E |
| 10:45 – 11:15 | Coffee break & networking |
| 11:15 – 12:15 | Thermal Management Considerations in Product Design – Wurth Electronics |
| 12:15 – 13:15 | Lunch |
| 13:15 – 14:15 | Why Compliance Is Often Done Incorrectly – Eurofins E&E |
| 14:15 – 14:45 | Coffee break & networking |
| 14:45 – 16:00 | EMI Debugging of a Flyback Converter – Wurth Electronics |
| 16:00 | Q&A and close |
What you’ll learn
| Topic | Key take‑aways |
| The road to compliance | CE vs UKCA marks, the full compliance process, roles and responsibilities, keeping up with changes (cyber‑security, EU General Product Safety Regulation). |
| Thermal management considerations in product design | PCB layout for heat dissipation, spotting thermal issues early, improving conduction/convection/radiation, documenting thermal solutions for compliance. |
| Why compliance is often done incorrectly | Declarations of Conformity, technical files, product labelling, common pitfalls and real‑world examples. |
| EMI debugging of a flyback converter | Live case study of a 25 W DC/DC converter: measuring noise with a dual‑channel LISN, identifying sources and applying fixes step by step. |
Plenty of time is set aside for Q&A and one‑to‑one conversations with the presenters.
About the organisers
Wurth Electronics is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of electronic and electromechanical components, with sales teams in 43 countries and 16 production sites worldwide. Their local field application engineers provide free samples, design‑in support and technical advice.
Eurofins E&E UK offers compliance, certification and product‑testing services covering EMC, wireless, safety, hazardous‑area (ATEX/IECEx), IP/IK, environmental testing and more. They help businesses create the correct documentation, labelling and test evidence needed for market access.
Accessibility
The Aztec Hotel & Spa is fully wheelchair accessible. Please indicate any access or dietary requirements when you register.
Why it matters for North Somerset
Staying up to date on compliance and good design practice helps local businesses reduce time‑to‑market, avoid costly redesigns and remain competitive. Bringing national experts to our doorstep supports North Somerset’s fast‑growing high‑tech sector—don’t miss out on this free opportunity.
