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Solving Electromagnetic Challenges: An EMA Webinar Series

Electro Magnetic Applications, Inc. (EMA) hosts the Solving Electromagnetic Challenges series to explore proven solutions, emerging technologies, and engineering best practices for tackling today's toughest electromagnetic design problems.


Our next webinar is Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026

Agentic Engineering with EMA3D Connect: Automated Workflows for EMC Plus and Charge Plus

Simulation setup, data processing, and visualization doesn't have to be manual. This session introduces EMA3D Connect, EMA's platform for automated simulation workflows, and shows three ways to put it to work.

First, we'll tour the automations already built into Connect. The PCB workflow automates board and component model creation: import your EDB layout directly with no CAD conversion, then merge it with enclosure and cable models for full-platform EMC analysis. We'll also cover Reverse Propagation, which converts a measured RE102 emissions source into a simulation-ready current source, and X-Ray Cable Susceptibility Analysis, which sweeps cable parameters and compares results automatically. These run out of the box, no coding required.

Second, we'll preview a key capability from our next release: building your own automations with Connect's APIs and MCP, which let you and AI agents control and accelerate model development through agentic engineering.

Third, you'll learn how to engage the EMA team to build a custom automation for you to make simulation easier to learn, adopt, and scale across your team, without slowing development. 

A live tech demo ties it all together. You'll leave knowing what Connect can automate today and how to get started.

Join us on Aug. 19 at 1 p.m. ET.

Speaker: Mckenna Partridge

EMA Scientist II

Mckenna Partridge is a Scientist II at EMA. She supports the development of EMA3D Connect, particularly its automatic workflows. Presently, she is extending this work by developing a parametric analysis tool for Connect. Mckenna also contributes to non-software development tasks, supporting an SBIR project that emphasizes onsite testing, data collection, and product design improvements. She graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2021 with Bachelor of Science degrees in both Applied Mathematics and Engineering Physics.

Speaker: Tim McDonald

EMA Co-CEO

Tim McDonald, PhD is Co-CEO at EMA. He is a leading expert in electromagnetic modeling and simulation, specializing in multiphysics solutions for EMC, power systems, and space environments. As a key contributor at EMA, Inc., he drives innovation in computational electromagnetics, developing advanced techniques for interference analysis, plasma physics, and high-power effects. With extensive experience in EMC Plus and Charge Plus, Tim has helped engineers tackle complex challenges in aerospace, energy, and manufacturing. He is passionate about bridging the gap between ease of use and high-fidelity physics, enabling engineers to model real-world electromagnetic interactions with confidence. Tim regularly presents at industry conferences, sharing insights into the latest advances in simulation and design optimization.


View our previous webinars here:

Ansys EMC Plus and Ansys Chagre Plus: 25R2 What's New

Ansys EMC Plus and Ansys Charge Plus: 2025 R2 What’s New

Topic: Ansys EMC Plus and Ansys Charge Plus: 2025 R2 What’s New Presenter: Kevin-Druis Merenda, EMA Principal Scientist and Product Manager Abstract: Exciting updates have arrived for Ansys EMC Plus and Ansys Charge Plus bringing new capabilities to enhance your experience. Headline new functions for EMC Plus include: Circuit at harness junctions S-parameter post-processing in […]

Introduction to Ansys STK Shield Plus

Topic: Introduction to Ansys STK Shield Plus Presenter: Kevin-Druis Merenda, EMA Principal Scientist I and Product Manager Abstract: EMA is excited to announce a new software product, Ansys STK Shield Plus. STK Shield Plus is an add-on to Ansys STK. It allows STK users to quickly address survivability concerns from the effects of electromagnetic radiation, […]

Full Vehicle Simulations for EMC, EMI, and E3 of Structures and Cables

Topic: Full Vehicle Simulations for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), and Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) of Structures and Cables Presenter: Megan Maguire, EMA Senior Scientist Abstract: Having the ability to model and simulate a full vehicle in a given electromagnetic environment is critical throughout the design cycle of the platform. Ansys EMC Plus is […]

Full Vehicle Simulation for EMI/EMC

Topic: Full Vehicle Simulation for EMI/EMC Presenter: John Twerdock, EMA VP of Software Business Development Abstract: The automotive electronics market has grown dramatically over the past decade. Analysts estimate that 50% of the total vehicle cost will be onboard electronics by 2030! Increasingly complex automotive systems have contributed to this growth – including electric powertrains, […]

Fig. 5. EMA’s current testing and characterization facility named SERE for space environment and radiation effects.

Space Environment and Radiation Effects Lab: Capabilities and Roadmap

Topic: Space Environment and Radiation Effects Lab: Capabilities and Roadmap Presenter: Brian Wood, EMA Senior Scientist Abstract: Testing for the harsh environment of space can be difficult, but at EMA, we’re making it a little easier. EMA’s Space Environment and Radiation Effects (SERE) lab is a space environment simulation test facility that specializes in spacecraft […]

Ansys EMC Plus and Ansys Charge Plus: 2025R1 What’s New

Topic: Ansys EMC Plus and Ansys Charge Plus 25R1: What’s New Presenter: Kevin-Druis Merenda, EMA Lead Product Manager and Principal Scientist I Abstract: The 2025R1 Release of the Electronics Plus products developed by EMA has a lot of new exciting capabilities! Multiple updates were made to the user experience in EMC Plus, including a modern […]

Validation of EMC Plus Versus Experimental Measurement in an EMC Lab

Topic: Validation of EMC Plus Versus Experimental Measurement in an EMC Lab Presenter: Tim McDonald, EMA PhD President and Co-Owner Abstract: Ansys EMC Plus is a platform-level electromagnetic modeling and simulation tool designed to deliver a comprehensive design-to-validation workflow for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and electromagnetic interference (EMI) issues. It specializes in analyzing electromagnetic effects on […]

PCBA Designs: Importance of Early SI & EMI Reviews

Topic: PCBA Designs: Importance of Early SI & EMI Reviews Presenter: Ryan French, EMA Computational Signal Integrity Engineer Abstract: The past several decades has shown incredible progress in the manufacturing of smaller, faster, and more efficient integrated circuits (ICs). These improvements have been welcomed by printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) designers as they mean board […]

Leveraging Test and Simulation to De-risk Certification

Topic: Leveraging Test and Simulation to De-risk Certification Presenter: Justin McKennon, EMA Principal Scientist II Abstract: Aircraft certification can be extraordinarily expensive and time consuming, specifically when considering the nuance of handling electromagnetic effects. Traditional approaches have been “test first, ask questions later” which from experience sets a program up for costly rework and schedule […]

Accelerating Electromagnetic Simulations with Machine Learning: An Introduction to EMA3D Connect

Topic: Accelerating Electromagnetic Simulations with Machine Learning: An Introduction to EMA3D Connect Presenter: Parker Hranicky, EMA Software Developer II Abstrct: Machine learning presents an opportunity to accelerate electromagnetic simulations, utilizing data-driven physics models to achieve order-of-magnitude speedups. This allows simulations to run in seconds, compressing months of work into hours, enabling rapid iteration across thousands of designs […]

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