ELEXANA
The Science-led Path to EMF and EMI Resilience

Bringing a new electronic product into today’s tech-driven world requires more than just impressing users with new features and checking compliance checkboxes. They must fit seamlessly into the existing tech infrastructure and remain immune against forces like electromagnetic field radiation (EMF) and electromagnetic interference (EMI). Only with rigorous design evaluations and testing protocols can companies and innovators avoid the pitfalls posed by these unseen forces.

ELEXANA thrives in this juncture of creativity and technical know-how. A leader in resolving complex EMF, EMI and electromagnetic compliance (EMC) design roadblocks, it helps manufacturers and developers capitalize on the evolving market through innovative and, more importantly, reliable products optimized for real-world performance.

“We are focused on delivering solutions rooted in physics and proven remedial strategies that enhance electromagnetic immunity and compatibility,” says James Finn, president at ELEXANA.

The Winning Formula

The company's EMI expertise has helped clients across the board, including R&D facilities, hospitals, government institutions, IT centers and even residential spaces. It addresses a variety of needs, from buildings’ electrical layouts to designing and troubleshooting robotics, medical devices and industrial equipment for industry giants and engineering firms across the U.S.

ELEXANA's client engagement is driven by a science-backed, investigative approach that begins with a detailed exploration of each client's specific needs. Recognizing the proprietary and often classified nature of the task, the company upholds NDAs for confidentiality, enabling clients to share detailed technical information about their products or systems, including electrical schematics and equipment manuals. These documents are analyzed to gain an in-depth understanding of the underlying processes at play. Team ELEXANA then conducts site visits, where it further studies and tests each component for a more accurate diagnosis.

To put things into perspective, let’s consider troubleshooting an electronic device. Here, ELEXANA doesn’t limit the analysis to isolated aspects like just the product or the equipment analysis but instead studies the full ecosystem — from product design to environmental factors that might cause malfunctions.

In cases where the issues extend beyond the product, team ELEXANA assesses the facilities — like R&D, manufacturing and deployment centers — to optimize the structural and electrical layout for better performance.

ELEXANA’s comprehensive approach is particularly effective in cases where EMC-compliant and certified products fail to operate optimally in real-world conditions, resulting in end-user dissatisfaction. The company tackles these issues by testing and diagnosing directly in operating environments like hospitals or research labs to identify and mitigate the exact causes of failure.

Service that Makes a Difference

Across all ELEXANA projects, a recurring benefit is the substantial savings clients get by diligently vetting installations, helping them steer clear of expensive technical and product issues.

A case in point involves a logistics company whose malfunctioning factory robots continued to experience issues despite multiple engineering teams and other firms attempting to implement fixes. Confronted with monthly losses of approximately $100,000 and missed deliveries, the client turned to ELEXANA for a solution. The company quickly identified a series of problems — interference from nearby radio frequencies, mismatched impedance and grounding issues since the facility was built on a limestone bedrock.

Team ELEXANA adjusted the robots' operating frequency, redesigned the grounding for the 1.5 million-square-foot facility and restructured the electrical layout. They also modified the antenna, transmitter integration and even the robots’ charging system, taking the robots from 58 to 100 percent functionality and eliminating the need for on-site engineers. The project eliminated the lawsuit and boosted the entire facility's infrastructure for long-term efficiency.

Many ELEXANA client stories start this way—clients approach it after exhausting every other option and finally finding the solutions they've been searching for.

Ever Onward

A humility-driven business ethos and the pursuit of improvement underpin ELEXANA’s successes. With a knack for problem-solving, the company leaves no stone unturned to find innovative solutions that adhere to established protocols. It never settles for preliminary diagnoses, conducting thorough tests and re-evaluations to adequately address the underlying causes.

Built on the foundation of continuous learning, ELEXANA prioritizes innovation by refining its methods and incorporating the latest technological advances. New testing protocols are developed and validated in ELEXANA’s in-house laboratory, ensuring the company stays ahead in technical proficiency.

“We are constantly looking for new ways to enhance our services, fine-tune our methods and exceed client expectations,” says Finn.

Clients Come First

Client centricity dictates ELEXANA's operations, most evident in the company’s approach to EMI shielding. It always looks for the best possible approach instead of opting for EMI shielding as the go-to solution at the first sign of trouble. After all, often, a minor change — a $0.20 wire nut instead of a $50,000 shielding installation — can work wonders and resolve the problem. If shielding is unavoidable, the company ensures that installations are free from safety risks like electric shock or fire hazards, guaranteeing their safety and functionality.

The combination of technical expertise and science-backed processes makes ELEXANA a trusted partner in an increasingly tech-savvy world, consistently pushing the envelope on quality, reliability and optimal performance.