
The Black Forest Testlab Journey
Behind this chamber lies an unexpected and remarkable story of courage and entrepreneurship that we really need to share with you. On June 1, 2024, two young and ambitious technicians in Germany, Josip Brkic and Francesco Iemma, moved into the building housing their company, Black Forest Testlab, with the fully compliant CISPR-16 Anechoic Chamber shown in the photo, which we built for them.

“Do you know there are at least seven good reasons to secure your test chamber’s future?” In a series of five posts, our specialists share trends and developments for 2026. This week, Steven Nijenhuis, our new Operations Manager, emphasises that it’s a sign that intelligent people take good care of their chamber and its equipment.
Steven: “There is a persistent misunderstanding in the business that chamber maintenance is little more than wiping dirt from the door’s critical parts. We sometimes encounter chambers with serious issues due to neglected maintenance. But there is much more to it than just maintenance; the key is to prepare and maintain your chamber for future changes as well. Therefore, we are developing a Chamber Life Cycle Support Programme, which we will launch later this year.”
Is that programme part of your worry-free mission?
Steven Nijenhuis: “Yes, but I see it as a sustainability mission, too: with proper chamber life cycle support, companies will be less surprised by unexpected malfunctions, wear and tear, and changes in testing objectives. Sustainability is more than recycling or minimising material use; it’s also about extending product life as long as possible. Well-balanced maintenance minimises potential downtime for your chamber. Timely renewals of critical parts and upgrades are part of our programme. Finally, with our Chamber Life Cycle Support programme, you will maintain your chamber’s warranty. There are maybe a dozen reasons to enter the programme.”
Are you curious about the Comtest Chamber Life Cycle Programme and what it could mean for you? Contact Steven Nijenhuis via his LinkedIn profile.