Technical depth, new impetus – and Andalusian hospitality

From May 12 to 15, 2025, the ESA Workshop on Aerospace EMC took place in Seville – a major international event on electromagnetic compatibility in aerospace industry. The conference offered a wide range of topics and an excellent opportunity for professional exchange between aerospace agencies, industry and research. As a specialist in the field of electromagnetic compatibility, BKT was very interested in this subject area so that we sent a representative of our company to take part in the event.

During the four-day workshop, the participants discussed new measurement techniques and test methods, improvements in measurement uncertainty and repeatability as well as innovative approaches to near-field, time-domain and ESD measurements. The focus was also on magnetic cleanliness – with contributions on modelling, shielding and eddy current effects, which are playing an increasingly important role in sensitive space environments. A particular focus was on the challenges posed by new technologies: small satellites, electric aircraft, UAVs require new strategies in EMC design. Developments in the field of numerical modelling and simulation were also highlighted, particularly with regard to coupling paths, time and frequency domain analyses and the use of artificial intelligence for fault diagnosis and data interpretation. Aspects such as electrostatic charging, lightning protection, biological effects of electromagnetic fields and RF compatibility were not neglected either.

Standards, interface management and EMC-compliant design methods were also discussed in depth. The exchange on diagnostic strategies and fault scenarios in system operation was particularly practical, highlighting the importance of end-to-end EMC management from planning to qualification. This is precisely what BKT already offers its customers in other business areas: From measurement to development and prototype construction to series production, we take on all tasks in the field of EMC as a service provider.

In addition to the packed program, the workshop offered plenty of space for personal discussions, networking and exchanging experiences – with the best weather, Andalusian flair and culinary highlights. The ESA Workshop 2025 showed how much technological excellence and open collaboration belong together. We can look back on a successful event with plenty of inspiration and would like to thank ESA for the excellent organization.