On the occasion of the European Microwave Week 2025, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) stands out as a critical driver of technological progress. In a world full of electronics and connected devices, ensuring interference-free operation while meeting strict standards is more vital than ever. The EMC market is growing rapidly, driven by technological advances and stricter regulations. […]

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On the occasion of the European Microwave Week 2025, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) stands out as a critical driver of technological progress. In a world full of electronics and connected devices, ensuring interference-free operation while meeting strict standards is more vital than ever.

The EMC market is growing rapidly, driven by technological advances and stricter regulations. In 2024, the global electromagnetic shielding sector was worth USD 5.62 billion, projected to reach USD 8.3 billion by 2032 (5% CAGR). The EMC filter market, valued at USD 1.5 billion in 2024, is forecasted to reach USD 3.2 billion by 2032, growing at 8.7% annually. These figures underscore EMC’s growing significance across industries such as automotive, telecommunications, aerospace, and healthcare.

Key growth drivers include 5G/6G, the increasing use of wireless applications in industry and medicine, and the growing number of electromagnetic sensor systems such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in modern vehicles. Strict regulations, such as the EU EMC Directive (2014/30/EU), are increasing demand for compliance solutions. The aerospace sector, with its ever-increasing number of satellite systems, also has a growing need for robust EMC testing.

Other trends are shaping the industry: Industry 4.0 and smart factories are making interference management more difficult and requiring new testing methods. Test chambers are becoming more compact and mobile. At the same time, energy-efficient devices are promoting sustainability goals.

Future challenges lie in coping with increasingly complex electronics, harmonizing global standards, and adapting to higher frequencies, especially in the millimeter wave spectrum for 6G.

At EuMW 2025, experts will present ideas and innovations that enable an increasingly connected, yet reliable and interference-free communications world. Once a niche topic, EMC is now a cornerstone of tomorrow’s technological breakthroughs.

With this in mind, we wish all EuMW participants a successful conference and the opportunity for personal, direct exchange, which is just as important and irreplaceable today as interference-free communication over long distances.

Guest editorial by Dr. Florian Pivit, Geschäftsführer Milexia Deutschland, in the “hf praxis” issue 9-2025.