The nation’s only commercial lab testing compliance for electric motors
UNC Charlotte’s Energy Production and Infrastructure Center is the nation’s only commercial, NVLAP-accredited laboratory capable of supporting electric motor manufacturers through every stage of development — from initial R&D and prototyping to final mandatory compliance testing.
EPIC entered an agreement early in 2026 with nonprofit energy engineering and consulting firm North Carolina Advanced Energy Corporation to initiate the process for becoming an accredited ISO/IEC 17025 motors and drives testing laboratory. This accreditation (NVLAP Lab Code 6000435-0) meets the requirements of the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program and is essential for evaluating the efficiency of Advanced Energy’s clients’ electric motor products, primarily for advanced manufacturing, commercial building and facilities systems and specialty equipment. The accreditation became final in September.
“As soon as we had the opportunity to partner, it was an easy decision,” said Brian Coble, president and executive director, Advanced Energy. “Bringing Advanced Energy’s premier motor testing capabilities to UNC Charlotte enhances what we’ve built over nearly four decades and opens the door to even greater impact. I’m excited about the natural alignment between our organizations and our shared commitment to technical excellence.”
