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:

entire device simulation

Entire Device Simulation for Electromagnetic Compatibility

Topic: Entire Device Simulation for Electromagnetic Compatibility Presenter: Tim McDonald, EMA President Abstract: Learn how EMA3D® Cable (now Ansys EMC Plus) can help you meet your EMC regulations! With EMA3D® Cable, engineers can make PCB, cable, and enclosure design decisions with confidence in the accuracy of predictions to reduce risk going into EMI/EMC testing. Designers seek to […]

FDTD sub grid modeling

2021 R2 Ansys EMC Plus: Faster EMC Solving for Electronic Devices and Entire Vehicles

Topic: 2021 R2 Ansys EMC Plus: Faster EMC Solving for Electronic Devices and Entire Vehicles Presenter: Tim McDonald, EMA President Abstract: This webinar showcases how the new features in EMA3D® Cable (now Ansys EMC Plus) help you tackle Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) challenges including radiated emissions, radiated immunity, electrostatic discharge (ESD), and interference between systems integrated on […]

Cell phone simulation

Ansys EMC Plus 2021 R2: Electronics and Consumer Electronics

Topic: EMA3D® Cable (now Ansys EMC Plus) 2021 R2 What’s New: Electronics and Consumer Electronics Presenter: Tim McDonald, EMA President Abstract: EMA3D® Cable (now Ansys EMC Plus) is a robust electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) cable modeling solution for small electronic devices up to large complex platforms. EMA3D® Cable has recently been updated to include new features to accurately […]

Automotive EMC analysis

Simulation and Modeling Approaches Useful for Automotive EMC Analysis

Topic: Simulation and Modeling Approaches Useful for Automotive EMC Analysis Presenter: Karen Burnham, EMA Principal Scientist I Abstract: Failing automotive EMC requirements in the test lab leads to many extra costs and schedule delays. With the push for more electric vehicles (EVs), the electromagnetic environment in a car is getting harsher. With the advent of […]

HIRF Certification

Guide to Using Simulations for HIRF Certification Activities

Topic: Guide to Using Simulations for HIRF Certification Activities Presenter: Cody Weber, EMA Principal Scientist Abstract: Cody Weber reviewed the HIRF guidance documents AC20-158 and ARP5583 to understand which activities are typically performed for HIRF compliance demonstration. The webinar also covered how computational electromagnetic (CEM) simulations with EMA3D® can support HIRF design and compliance activities […]

Vehicle EMC requirements

How to Achieve Automotive EMC Certification Success at the First Pass

Topic: How to Achieve Automotive EMC Certification Success at the First Pass Presenters: Karen Burnham, EMA Principal Scientist I Flavio Calvano, Ansys Lead Application Engineer Abstract: Automotive systems are becoming more complex with each new technical development that is added to them. This increases the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) challenges for the automotive platform. Passing EMC requirements is […]

RF system and cables simulation

Platform-Level Integration of Antennas, RF Systems, and Cables

Topic: Platform-Level Integration of Antennas, RF Systems, and Cables Presenters: Matt Miller, EMA Principal RF Engineer II Fred German, Ansys Director of R&D Abstract: Virtually every modern platform includes RF systems for a variety of functions including navigation, communication, surveillance and sensing. These RF systems are connected to antennas via cables routed through the vehicle […]

HFSS to EMA3D

EMA3D (now Ansys EMC Plus) 2021 R1 What’s New Webinar

Topic: EMA3D 2021 R1 What’s New Webinar Presenter: Tim McDonald, EMA President Abstract: In this webinar, Tim McDonald, PhD, will be going into more detail for the most anticipated updates: HFSS Field Link: ability to use HFSS near fields as source, import of harness description list (KBL) files, and exporting S-parameter models; As well as […]

Civil aircraft simulation

Guide to Civil Aircraft Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

Topic: Guide to Civil Aircraft Electromagnetic Compatibility Presenters: Tim McDonald, EMA President Bill Martin, EMC Expert Abstract: We review the guidance in SAE ARP60493 for demonstrating that electrical and electronic systems installed on civil aircraft can operate without adversely affecting the operation of other aircraft electrical and electronic systems. This includes guidance for defining appropriate […]

Installed antenna performance and RFI

Installed Antenna Performance and RFI

Topic: Installed Antenna Performance and RFI Presenter: Matt Miller, EMA Principal Scientist II Chris Maholm, Dayton Granger Director of Business Development 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 their targets, and the […]

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