TesLab

What TesLab does

TesLab S.r.L. is an ISO/IEC 17025:2018 accredited (ACCREDIA, since 18 February 2020) third-party testing laboratory headquartered in Livorno, Italy, operating from a 1,000 m² facility divided into seven specialised test rooms. Founded in 2002 by three former employees of the Protecno laboratories of Pisa, the company delivers product qualification and certification services spanning electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), electrical safety, climatic and environmental stress, vibration and shock, ingress protection (IP), altitude/low pressure, and electromagnetic shielding effectiveness measurements. Its capabilities include two semi-anechoic shielded chambers (one Panashield 8×6×5 m to 18 GHz; one 5×7×4 m with hybrid Comtest HT-25 cones beyond 40 GHz), a conducted immunity test room (DC-400 MHz, 300 W), a vibration system (LDS/Bruel&Kjaer, 2-2000 Hz, 9 kN), and climate chambers covering -70 °C to +180 °C with salt fog, supporting tests against CISPR, IEC/EN 61000, EN 50121, ISO 7637, ISO 16750, MIL-STD 461/810, RTCA DO-160, IEEE 299, and MED Directive requirements.

The company serves B2B enterprise manufacturers across at least seven regulated verticals: consumer/industrial electronics (CE marking under 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU, 2014/53/EU), automotive (CISPR 25, ISO 11452/7637/10605, plus OEM-specific specs from Volkswagen, BMW, FCA, McLaren, Peugeot), railway (EN 50121-3-2, EN 50121-4, EN 61373, EN 50155, IS402), naval/maritime (Type Approval recognised by RINA, Bureau Veritas, DNV-GL, Lloyd's Register, ABS, Russian Maritime Register, IACS), defence (MIL-STD series, STANAG, with Art. 28 T.U.L.P.S. clearance for classified documentation), medical devices (EN 60601-1, EN 60601-1-2, EN 60601-1-11), and weighing instruments (CE-M). TesLab generates revenue through project-based professional service fees for individual tests or test packages, with pricing conducted on a quote-only basis. Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven: clients are acquired through direct engagement, industry conferences, academic collaborations (La Sapienza, University of Pisa, CNR Pisa), and word-of-mouth referrals, supported by Italian/English website presence and ongoing maintenance of multi-jurisdictional accreditations (VCA, RINA, Bureau Veritas, ILAC).

Name

TesLab

Legal name

TesLab S.r.L

Website

https://teslab.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TesLab is an ACCREDIA-accredited Italian testing laboratory providing EMC, electrical safety, environmental, vibration, and IP certification services for manufacturers across electronics, automotive, railway, naval, defence, medical, and weighing instrument sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Product Compliance and Testing Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Third-Party Certification, Code Compliance & Regulatory Inspection (ASME/API/ISO) (EUAEAHAN)

Keywords

• EMC testing services
• CE marking certification
• Electrical safety testing
• Environmental compliance testing
• Product qualification testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Livorno

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Third-Party Testing and Certification Services: TesLab generates revenue by performing testing, measurement, and certification services on behalf of third-party clients. Services span electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), electrical safety, environmental (climate, vibration, IP, altitude), and shielding effectiveness testing. Revenue is derived from project-based fees per test or test package, with clients including electronics manufacturers, automotive suppliers, railway equipment makers, naval/maritime companies, defence contractors, and medical device manufacturers across CE marking, type approval, and regulatory compliance engagements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TesLab operates an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited testing laboratory providing third-party EMC (electromagnetic compatibility), electrical safety, climatic/environmental, vibration, IP protection, and altitude testing services. The Livorno-based facility spans approximately 1,000 m² with seven dedicated test rooms and serves manufacturers across electronics, automotive, railway, naval/maritime, defence, medical device, and weighing instrument sectors for CE marking and regulatory compliance.

Product overview

TesLab is an ISO 17025 accredited testing laboratory (accredited by ACCREDIA) offering comprehensive product certification and testing services. The company operates approximately 1000 m2 facility with seven dedicated test rooms. Its core service portfolio includes CE Marking services, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing (both conducted and radiated emissions/immunity for civil and military), Electrical Safety testing, Climatic and Environmental testing, Vibration and Impact testing, IP (Ingress Protection) testing, and Altitude/Low Pressure testing. TesLab specializes in sector-specific approvals including Automotive EMC testing, Railway approvals (EN 50121, EN 61373, EN 50155), Naval Type Approval and MED certification (recognized by Bureau Veritas and RINA), and Defence sector testing (MIL-STD series). Additional services include Weighing Instruments CE-M approval, EMC/EMI Problem Solving, and Electromagnetic Shielding Measurements. The laboratory operates two semi-anechoic shielded chambers (SAC) - a Panashield chamber (8X6X5m) for measurements up to 18 GHz and a second chamber (5m X 7m X 4m) with performance beyond 40 GHz - plus a conducted immunity test room and dedicated facilities for safety, climate, vibration, and IP testing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CE Marking Services Comprehensive service including identification of applicable EU directives (EMC 2014/30/EU, LVD 2014/35/EU, RED 2014/53/EU), harmonised standards analysis, testing execution, technical file preparation, and CE mark application for products entering the European market.
• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Testing Full compliance EMC testing covering conducted and radiated emissions, harmonic current measurement, flicker noise emissions, and immunity testing for civil and military applications, performed in semi-anechoic shielded chambers up to 40+ GHz.
• Electrical Safety Testing Electrical safety testing including insulation resistance, dielectric strength, leakage current, ground conductor resistance, component temperature, overload, short-circuit, and hygroscopic treatment testing, plus constructive verification and technical file preparation.
• Climatic and Environmental Testing Climate testing using chambers operating at -70°C to +180°C with humidity 10%-100%, plus salt fog chamber for corrosion testing across multiple industry applications.
• Vibration and Impact Testing Vibration and shock testing using an LDS (Bruel&Kjaer) system with horizontal table at 2-2000 Hz and 9 kN total force, covering sinusoidal, random, and shock tests for railway, automotive, and general industrial applications.
• IP (Ingress Protection) Testing IP protection degree verification per EN 60529/IEC 60529 for solid particles (IP1X-IP6X) and liquids (IPX1-IPX8), testing enclosure protection against dust and water ingress.
• Altitude/Low Pressure Testing

Quantifiable outcome

• Clients can expand business on foreign markets without additional product verification, as ACCREDIA-accredited test reports carry international recognition
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CENELEC (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization)coreOthers · 28 September 2015TesLab maintains capabilities to execute tests in conformance with standards developed and published by CENELEC, the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization. Standards referenced include the EN 50121 series for railway EMC, EN 55000 series for EMC, and EN 61000 series for electromagnetic compatibility.
• ACCREDIAcoreOthersACCREDIA is the Italian national accreditation body and ILAC member. TesLab obtained its ISO/IEC 17025:2018 accreditation from ACCREDIA on 18 February 2020. ACCREDIA accreditation provides international recognition of TesLab's test reports, enabling clients to expand into foreign markets without additional product verification. Accreditation number: 01593.
• RINA (Registro Italiano Navale)coreOthersRINA is the Italian Naval Register and notified body for maritime equipment certification. TesLab is recognised as compliant with ISO 17025 by RINA, enabling the laboratory to conduct Type Approval tests for naval and maritime equipment. RINA is one of the major European classification societies for the maritime industry.
• Bureau VeritascoreOthersBureau Veritas is a French global company specialising in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC). TesLab is accredited by Bureau Veritas for conducting Type Approval tests for naval and maritime equipment. This recognition complements the RINA recognition and expands the range of international naval registers that will accept TesLab test reports.
• La Sapienza University of Rome - Department of Electronic EngineeringminorOthersAcademic collaboration with the Department of Electronic Engineering at Sapienza University of Rome. The collaboration enhances TesLab's technical expertise and provides access to research capabilities in electronic engineering.
• University of PisaminorOthersAcademic collaboration with the University of Pisa. The collaboration supports TesLab's technical capabilities and provides access to university research resources in electrical and electronic engineering.
• CNR Pisa - Institute of Science and Information Technologies A. FaedominorOthersCollaboration with the Institute of Science and Information Technologies A. Faedo of the National Research Council of Italy in Pisa. The partnership enhances TesLab's research capabilities and technical credibility in information technologies and electronic testing.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SGS: Swiss-based global TIC leader providing electrical/electronic testing, EMC, and product certification across many industries. Comparable to TesLab in offering accredited third-party compliance testing.
• Intertek: Global TIC group with extensive EMC, electrical safety, and product certification labs. Directly comparable service mix to TesLab across consumer electronics, medical, and industrial product testing.
• Bureau Veritas: French-headquartered global TIC company offering EMC, electrical safety, naval Type Approval, and product certification services worldwide. Both partner and competitor of TesLab in naval/maritime certification.
• UL Solutions: Global safety science organisation offering EMC testing, electrical safety, and product certification across consumer electronics and industrial sectors. Comparable to TesLab's CE marking and electrical safety service lines.
• TÜV SÜD: Global TIC giant operating accredited EMC, electrical safety, automotive, railway, and medical testing labs across multiple regions. Directly comparable to TesLab's service portfolio but at much larger scale and geographic breadth.
• Eurofins Electrical and Electronics Testing (E&E): Eurofins' E&E division operates accredited EMC, safety, and product testing labs serving electronics, automotive, and medical device manufacturers. Comparable service portfolio to TesLab with significantly broader geographic reach.
• Element Materials Testing: Global testing services provider with EMC, environmental, vibration, and product qualification labs across Europe and North America. Comparable to TesLab in environmental and vibration testing offerings for industrial clients.
• Applus+ (Applus Laboratories): Spanish-headquartered TIC group with European lab network offering EMC, electrical safety, and product testing. Closest geographic peer to TesLab within the major European TIC incumbents.
• DEKRA: German global TIC provider with strong automotive EMC, EMC testing laboratories, and product certification services. Overlaps with TesLab across automotive, railway, and consumer electronics testing.

Direct peers

• Nemko: Nordic-headquartered TIC company with a strong focus on EMC testing, electrical safety, and CE/RED compliance for electronics manufacturers. Closest mid-size peer to TesLab in service mix and customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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