diff --git a/examples/emptyDataEngine.py b/examples/emptyDataEngine.py
index cd94a072..a0954671 100644
--- a/examples/emptyDataEngine.py
+++ b/examples/emptyDataEngine.py
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ def __init__(self, *args, **kwargs):
     def init(self):
         pass
 
-    def update():
+    def update(self):
         # Function called anytime an output is accessed while the component
         # is dirty (input has changed)
         msg_info('Not implemented yet')