National Technical Systems - NTS Rockford

Rockford, Illinois, United States

Active Accreditation

Originally acquired by NTS from Ingenium Testing in 2011, this Rockford facility now operates as part of Element (Element U.S. Space & Defense) and specializes in EMI/EMC, environmental, dynamics, and lightning/HIRF testing for aerospace and defense programs. Notable capabilities include a 10-meter anechoic chamber rated to 40 GHz with a 30,000 lb turntable, a reverberation chamber capable of MIL-STD 464 testing, and full RTCA DO-160 testing through Level 5. The lab holds A2LA ISO/IEC 17025 accreditations for both electrical (214-28) and mechanical (214-54) scopes.

DesignationUS1107
CountryUnited States
CityRockford
State / ProvinceIllinois
Websitewww.element.com/Locations/The-Americas/Rockford
Accreditation StatusActive

Capabilities

Standards Tested

FCC Part 15CISPRIECVCCIANSISAERTCA DO-160 (including Level 5 lightning, RS103 >200 V/m, 10 kHz to 40 GHz)MIL-STD 464MIL-STD (multiple military EMC standards)

Certifications Offered

FCCA2LA ISO/IEC 17025 (Electrical, cert 214-28)A2LA ISO/IEC 17025 (Mechanical, cert 214-54)

Industries Served

AerospaceMilitary/DefenseTelecommunicationsAutomotiveMedical devicesInformation technologyIndustrial electronicsConsumer electronics

Facility

83,000 sq ft EMI/EMC, environmental, and dynamics testing facility with 12 automated test chambers including a 10-meter anechoic chamber (26 MHz to 40 GHz, 30,000 lb turntable), a reverberation chamber (100 MHz to 40 GHz), multiple MIL-STD chambers, walk-in environmental chambers, and a lightning strike test area

Capabilities sourced from lab websites, A2LA scope documents, and public accreditation records as of April 22, 2026. Contact the lab directly to confirm current scope and availability.

Data verified from: www.element.com, fccid.io, www.prnewswire.com, nts.com

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