This paper presents a design of a future Web based measurement laboratory, by applying new architectural approach considering the state of art of advanced technology as well as the strategy for the future business perspective. Such approach also provides a lot of solutions and applications under the real conditions covering different areas of industrial research, operational analysis and system research methods. The paper discusses the results of preliminary testing using Appreciative Inquiry methodology, that are the basis for conceiving, designing and preparing marketing aspects of an e-laboratories and m-laboratories, considering its cost-effectiveness and multifunctionality of the applied model for a wide range of users. The result of this new approach will completely optimize current "e" and "m" laboratory solutions. Management through business perspective is not only technical development, it also includes educational, humanitarian, and commercial aspects.

Considering the classic HBM, for the associated human body capacitance (HBC) is generally accepted the value of 100 pF. Developing a method based on the charge preservation and using the Model 6517A as electrometer, we measured for HBC values spread between 50 and 500 pF. This quasi-large dispersion encouraged us to emit and to experimentally verify assumptions regarding the effective values of the HBC, according to different states, circumstances and accepted models. There is good accordance between measured and expected data. One conclusion might be that the classic HBM is rather a conventional and traditional testing standard than a real world universal circuit.

Large scale monitoring of power quality in electrical apparatuses is nowadays a pressing need due to the liberalization of electrical market and the deeper interconnections of electrical networks. Many instruments are today available on the market. Even if they grant good accuracy and measurement capability, they are generally developed for single point measurements. Their use in large scale monitoring leads to high costs. These costs are also due to the accurate processing tasks they shall realize. In this framework research activity, the authors aim at the realization of a measurement instrument for power quality monitoring in compliance with IEC 61000-4-30 and 61000-4-7 standards capable of granting good accuracy, satisfying repeatability, and cost effectiveness since the use in large scale monitoring is allowed. In this paper the attention is paid to the measurement algorithm to be adopted. The use of alternative measurement approach respect to the FFT one is proposed. Digital filters tuned on the single spectral line, and digital filters shaped on the harmonic group are optimized thoroughly for grouping measurements required by IEC EN 61000-4-7 standard. The obtained results allowing promising development in the use of this approach.

Soft errors as well as damage can be caused by ESD in electronic systems. Such effects have resulted in many problems with companies and customers incurring large costs. Effects on system immunity from printed wiring board layout will be covered and examples of field problems described. Suggestions on how to avoid such problems are given.

The interaction effects between electromagnetic fields and biological tissues depend on the frequency range of the exposure fields. The measurement of low-frequency magnetic fields with regard to human exposure typically requires two field meters, one working in the frequency bandwidth from 20 Hz to 2 kHz and the other working from 2 kHz to a few hundred kHz. This is why the authors propose a tri-axis measurement system which covers alone the wide frequency range from 40 Hz to 150 kHz. It can be used for both spot measurements and long term monitoring of the magnetic field especially inside the residential buildings.