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Albatross
Projects

Highly precise shielding solutions
that combine a modular structure with
flexible support.

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About Albatross Projects

We believe that test, analysis and protective environment must be uncompromisingly dependable – 100%. That's why we develop, plan and build highly precise, electromagnetically shielded and absorbent chambers that guarantee clear findings and efficient protection, now and in the future. From a kit to a turnkey project: Built according to a modular design, we adapt our reusable solutions to suit the individual requirements, products and relevant standards for our customers around the world.

The high standards we apply to materials, construction and installation guarantee a safe investment, as well as safe and convenient use in the long term. Offering long-standing expertise, a highly qualified team, comprehensive service and a cooperative, reliable approach to work, we create space for trust.

80

years of experience

10.000

rooms worldwide

100%

tailored according to your wishes

Support

from A-Z

Albatross chambers

Intelligently designed, down to the last detail.

Shielded rooms
Rooms with electromagnetic shielding have a sealed metal envelope that works according to the principle of a Faraday cage. They are needed for medical examinations like MRI and for other purposes. The shielding prevents the penetration or escape of radiation. In this way, it firstly guarantees sharp MRI images and secondly ensures that electrical devices outside the rooms (e.g. pacemakers) are not disturbed by the MRI magnetic field. We cooperate with our subsidiary EM Shields to build eavesdropping secure rooms based on the Faraday principle for business enterprises, governments and defence institutions.

Absorber chambers
Absorber chambers are shielded and panelled additionally with absorbers on the inside. This creates controlled test and analysis conditions without interfering reflections – e.g. for the testing of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Manufacturers of electronic devices and components use absorber chambers to provide that their products are not disturbed by common radio frequencies and that their own radiation does not cause interference for other devices. So-called microwave chambers are special absorber chambers that are shielded for high-frequency radiation up to 96 GHz. Their uses include functional testing for antennae, wireless devices, mobile communications devices or radar technology.

Industrial Systems Team

"Whatever we
do, we do
it 100%."

The employees at Albatross Projects
possess immense knowledge and
the determination to perform.

6 reasons for Albatross Projects

1

Because excellent performance is always dependable.

Shielded rooms and absorber chambers by Albatross Projects deliver outstanding, reliable performance, tailored to your requirements.

2

Because we check the quality of every single component.

Every component in an absorber chamber is vital in order to guarantee the necessary shielding performance and absorptive attenuation. This is why all of the components we use – and all of our production methods – are subjected to strict internal quality testing according to DIN ISO 9001.

3

Because solutions by Albatross Projects are always designed to last.

Test chambers by Albatross Projects are designed to preserve their performance reliably for decades – with minimum maintenance outlay and overheads. Absorber chambers by Albatross Projects remain in operation 50 years after their construction, effortlessly complying with modern standards.

4

Because we adapt to your requirements – now and in the future.

We design with and for you the ideal solutions with tailored performance, ergonomics and economic efficiency. The modular system means we can adapt the chamber efficiently if your requirements change. For instance, an absorber chamber can be completely relocated, enlarged or adapted to suit a new application in regard to its absorbent capacity. The underlying quality of our chambers is so outstanding that an improvement in absorption characteristics is possible at any time.

5

Because we have over 80 years of experience and comprehensive know-how.

Albatross Projects was originally established over 80 years ago. The specialists in our development department are respected experts in a variety of disciplines and played a key role in defining the German and European standards we use today. We possess outstanding technical expertise and also set standards in regard to practical implementation. All of this is built on our project management, which reliably organises the requirements, schedule and budget of your project.

6

Because the market leaders in many industries have trusted us for years.

We measure our success by the satisfaction of our customers. Leading companies and institutions in the fields of medicine, automotive, communications and information technology, industrial and consumer electronics and defence are among our long-standing, satisfied customers.

1_Consulting
2_Development
3_Planning
4_Project management
5_Delivery
6_Installation
7_Verification

The Albatross Group worldwide

Germany

Albatross Projects GmbH, Nattheim
http://www.albatross-projects.de

– MRI rooms
– EMC chambers
– Microwave chambers
– Test rooms for defence technology
– Eavesdropping secure rooms

EMshield, Grasbrunn near Munich
http://www.emshield.de

– Architecturally integrated, Eavesdropping secure rooms
USA

AP Americas Inc., Texas
http://www.apamericas.com

– EMC chambers
– Microwave chambers
– Test rooms for defence technology
– Eavesdropping secure rooms
– Pyramid absorbers
China

Albatross Projects RF Technology (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., Shanghai
http://albatross-projects.com.cn/

– EMC chambers
– Microwave chambers
– Test rooms for
defence technology
– Eavesdropping secure rooms
– Pyramid absorbers

Albatross Projects RF Technology (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. Suzhou Branch, Suzhou
http://albatross-projects.com.cn/

– Production site

E&C Anechoic Chambers Asia Ltd., Hong Kong

– Pyramid absorbers
– Microwave chambers
India

Albatross Projects RF Technology India Pvt. Ltd., Gandhinagar
http://www.albatross-projects.in

– MRI rooms
– EMC chambers
– Microwave chambers
– Test rooms for defence technology
– Eavesdropping secure rooms
– Pyramid absorbers
Belgium

E&C Anechoic Chambers NV, Westerlo
http://www.ecanechoicchambers.com

– Pyramid absorbers
– Microwave chambers

Partners

Long-standing partnership
for protected quality

High performance absorbers by Emerson & Cuming Anechoic Chambers (E&C)

Our subsidiary Emerson & Cuming Anechoic Chambers (E&C) is the world's leading manufacturer of polyurethane absorbers for the absorption of electromagnetic radiation in the radio frequency band. E&C has over 50 years of experience in the development and manufacture of electromagnetically effective absorbers. E&C has been a 100% subsidiary of Albatross Projects GmbH since 2010. This close partnership ensures our supply of polyurethane absorbers in excellent, reliable quality.

Eavesdropping secure and radiation-proof chambers by EMshield

Our Munich subsidiary EMshield is among Europe's pre-eminent specialists for eavesdropping secure and radiation-proof chambers. EMshield reliably prevents eavesdropping on conference and ensures that critical IT facilities are protected from radiation attacks. Depending on the requirements, EMshield can provide solutions that are integrated into the architecture or windowless room-in-room constructions. EMshield delivers convincingly holistic planning and interdisciplinary expertise in the areas of security technology, high-frequency engineering, architecture and construction.

Premium measurement technology by Rohde & Schwarz

Rohde & Schwarz is the world market leader in EMC and field strength measurement technology and offers a broad product portfolio as a premium manufacturer. We collaborate with Rohde & Schwarz to deliver turnkey solutions for EMC testing. Here, Rohde & Schwarz provides the measurement technology, while Albatross Projects is responsible for the absorber and control room. For joint customers, Rohde & Schwarz frequently acts as the primary contact and general contractor.

History

1930

First shielded chamber for medical applications by Siemens & Halske AG, a predecessor of Albatross Projects. The chamber was built from wood and equipped with copper foil for shielding

1931

Shielding of the electrical system in the Graf Zeppelin airship.

1938

Development of radio frequency connectors for shielding purposes.

1951

Development and construction of power line filters for EMC testing purposes.

1955

Sales of full metal shielding for the radio frequency band (RF). First series of modular RF cabins for a frequency range of up to 35 GHz.

1963

Europe's first shielded absorber chamber, built in Regensburg with proprietary absorber technology by Siemens.

1964

High-voltage test laboratory with up to 750 kV and a size of 46x31x27.5 m.

1981

Solid metal, non-magnetic shielding for the first magnetic resonance imaging equipment (MRI) by the Siemens medical division.

1982

Establishment of the business unit Shielded Rooms at Siemens AG

1989

Establishment of Siemens Matsushita Components GmbH, a joint venture between Siemens and Matsushita.

1990

Introduction of pan-type module shielding for up to 40 GHz.

1992

Europe's largest EMC test centre for Fiat in Italy.

1993

First EMC hall with 10-metre test rig that exceeds the new ±4dB NSA directive.

1999

Management buyout of the Siemens-Matsushita EMC division and foundation of Albatross Projects GmbH.

2001

World's largest automotive test centre for Hyundai Motors in Korea.
First intraoperative MRI room, also known as the Brain Suite.

2007

First fully glazed door for MRI rooms.

2008

First 10-metre absorber hall with an sVSWR test volume of 5 metres in diameter. Redesign of the 10-metre absorber hall at the Bundeswehr Technical Center WTD 81 in Greding with an sVSWR test volume of 9 metres in diameter.

2011

Europe's first intraoperative MRI room with a 1.5 Tesla magnetic field, built in Tübingen, Germany.

2017

The world's tallest multi-purpose hall. LxWxH 40x25x36.1 metres.
Country: China

Testhaus Klein
Straubing, Germany
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Modernisation of your test chamber with Albatross Projects

Test chambers by Albatross Projects are designed
from the get-go for downstream upgrading or relocation
with as little effort as possible.

Verification measurements by Albatross Projects

We use our calibrated measuring devices
to determine a variety of electromagnetic properties in your
measurement station and chamber.

We build absorber rooms with premium measuring technology in cooperation with our partners,
e.g.: