Webinars

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:

PECVD Chamber

3D Plasma Simulations for PECVD, Sputtering, Etching, and more in Ansys Charge Plus

Topic: 3D Plasma Simulations for PECVD, Sputtering, Etching, and more in Ansys Charge Plus Presenter: Kevin-Druis Merenda, EMA Lead Software Product Manager Abstract: EMA has decades of simulation, consulting, and experimental experience in plasma physics and electromagnetics. We developed state-of-the-art numerical solutions to solve complex engineering problems related to radiation hardening (very-high-energy very-low-density plasmas), spacecraft […]

Identifying and Mitigating RF Interference for Cell Phones, Aircraft Carriers, and Everything in Between

Topic: Identifying and Mitigating RF Interference for Cell Phones, Aircraft Carriers, and Everything in Between Presenter: Matt Miller, EMA Co-Owner and Principal RF Engineer II Abstract: Radio Frequency (RF) systems represent one of the most critical technology areas today. Without RF systems, all types of vehicles cannot navigate, communication cannot occur, advanced weapons cannot hit […]

GPU accelerated ray tracing for radiation dose mapping

GPU-Accelerated Ray Tracing for Radiation Dose Mapping

Topic: GPU-Accelerated Ray Tracing for Radiation Dose Mapping Presenter: Colin Brennan, EMA Scientist II Abstract: A core problem in radiation hardening analysis is the prediction of cumulative ionizing dose in electronics while exposed to the space environment. The most common techniques for modeling this problem rely on either Monte Carlo particle transport, or ray-tracing sector […]

Kinetic Theory of Plasma Discharges and its Simulation Capabilities

Topic: Kinetic Theory of Plasma Discharges and its Simulation Capabilities Presenter: Jacob Johnson, EMA Scientist II Abstract: The ability to simulate discharges has long been of interest, particularly to the circuit breaker and switch gear industries. Over the years, the breakdown of air has been heavily studied along with commonly used gases such as sulfur […]

simulating air ESD

Simulating Air Electrostatic Discharge: Examples and Workflow

Topic: Simulating Air Electrostatic Discharge: Examples and Workflow Presenter: Jennifer Kitaygorsky, EMA PhD Principal Scientist Abstract: ESD (electrostatic discharge) testing is required for most electronic products. While contact ESD testing is desired because it’s easily controllable and quantifiable, it becomes less and less applicable in an era of ubiquitous handheld devices. This means that Air […]

E3 Certification for eVTOL Aircraft

Topic: E3 Certification for eVTOL Aircraft Presenter: Cody Weber, EMA Principal Scientist II Matt Miller, EMA Principal RF Engineer II Abstract: With electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, the engineering community is once again called to support an emerging technology that could have an amazing impact on the way people and goods are transported. […]

Device EMC and ESD modeling

Easier Full-Device Modeling for EMC and ESD

Topic: Easier Full-Device Modeling for EMC and ESD Presenter: Tim McDonald, EMA President Abstract: Do you think full-device electromagnetic modeling of products is impossible? The team behind EMA3D® set out decades ago to solve this problem. This webinar on EMA3D® will describe the basic workflows and teach new users how to get up to speed in these […]

airplane lightning environment

KART 25.921 Lightning Research Program for Fastener Sparking Threshold Database

Topic: KART 25.921 Lightning Research Program for Fastener Sparking Threshold Database Presenter: Cody Weber, EMA Principal Scientist II Bill Martin, EMC Expert Brock Milford, HIRF and Lightning Engineer, NIAR Environmental Test Lab Ernie Condon, Senior Research Engineer, Wichita State University National Institute of Aviation Research Abstract: NIAR and EMA® have completed two phases of a research program […]

Expanded cable harness

Ansys EMC Plus 2022 R1 What’s New

Topic: Ansys EMC Plus 2022 R1 What’s New Presenter: Tim McDonald, EMA President Abstract: This webinar will demonstrate the new capabilities and features added to EMA3D® Cable (now Ansys EMC Plus) 2022 R1 in this update: EMA3D® and Nexxim transient circuit co-simulation, new material property and cable libraries, and expanded cable harness connectivity features! Feature Updates Details: […]

discharges in the dielectric

Mitigating Electric Discharges with Ansys Charge Plus

Topic: Mitigating Electric Discharges with Ansys Charge Plus Presenters: Kevin-Druis Merenda, EMA Senior Scientist Abstract: Electric discharges are the release and flow of charge in a medium such as a gas or a solid. In the consumer electronics industry, discharges may be caused by the buildup of static electricity or by short-circuits. In the high-voltage […]

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