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UL Warns of Unauthorized UL Mark on FSL LED Lamps (Release 17PN-19)

(Version française) (Versión en español) NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 10, 2017 – The following is a notification from UL that FSL LED lamps identified below bear an unauthorized UL Mark…

Nov 10, 2017
  • Feature Story

NMX-J-588-ANCE-2017: Seasonal and holiday decorative products: Safety requirements

On August 9th, 2017, it was published in the Official Gazette the new NMX-J-588-ANCE-2017 standard for Seasonal and holiday decorative products: Safety requirements , that will be enforced…

Nov 8, 2017
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RECORDED WEBINAR: How to prepare for new EU MDR Requirements for Clinical Evaluation and Technical Documentation

The clinical evaluation is an essential part of the technical documentation, which manufacturers are required to use to document their compliance with the general safety and performance…

Nov 8, 2017
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UL Announces Launch of SPOT Add-in for REVIT®, a Digital Tool for Architects and Designers to Work Efficiently in BIM

MARIETTA, Ga., November 8, 2017– UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a global safety science leader, today announced the launch of SPOT add-in for REVIT®. This free tool gives AutoDesk® Revit®…

Nov 8, 2017
view of the dragon bridge over the water in da nong, vietnam
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Fourth Industrial Revolution Key Priority for Achieving More Economic Growth

The challenges and opportunities of the Fourth Industrial Revolution will be front and center as members of the 21-member nations belonging to the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)…

Nov 7, 2017
A red and white electric sign with the word
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The signs are everywhere

First made by ancient Egyptians to direct travelers, early signs were rudimentary road markers made of sticks and stones. Later, the Romans baked clay to form terra cotta street numbers and…

Nov 7, 2017
,suitcase roller board on the testing walkway. Image denotes movement of roller board.,roller board tethered by its handle for its durability test.
  • Feature Story

Getting a Handle on Luggage Testing

Thump, thump, thump goes the roller board as you walk through the airport on the way to your next destination. Whether you’re a leisure traveler or business tycoon, your luggage needs to be…

Oct 31, 2017
robot typing on conceptual keyboard
  • Feature Story

Non-traditional innovative payment methods gaining ground

Cash is no longer “king” when it comes to payment methods. While many consumers still prefer plastic – credit or debit cards – to complete most of their transactions, a shift is taking…

Oct 31, 2017
folded clothes in hands,testing fabric flammability with a burning square of fabric.,fabric flammability burn test
  • Feature Story

The way fabric burns

With Halloween fast approaching and a general uptick in home fires as temperatures cool off, understanding fabric flammability could help you minimize possible injuries in the event of a…

Oct 24, 2017
  • Press Release

UL Xplorlabs™ Unveils Fire Forensics Investigation to the Classroom

Interactive,STEM-based module for middle school teachers aligns with Next Generation Science Standards NORTHBROOK, Ill., (October 24, 2017) – UL, a global safety science organization,…

Oct 24, 2017
  • Feature Story

Last chance! UL’s AM Quality & Safety Workshop at The QUALITY Show

In collaboration with The QUALITY Show, UL will be offering the half day workshop, Managing Quality & Safety in Additive Manufacturing, on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at the Donald E…

Oct 18, 2017
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UL AM Training available in the Middle East

UL AM training courses are coming to Dubai and Saudi Arabia in late October. A new workshop, Introduction to Additive Manufacturing & Industry Applications Awareness, will be presented…

Oct 18, 2017
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UL enhanced Follow-up Service Program - Termination List Update

The following termination list is updated on September 11th, 2018. CCN-File MFR Name (English) MFR Name (Chinese) AVLV2-E474145 AVLV2-E476204 Guangzhou City Zhong Chu Electronic…

Oct 18, 2017
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UL Hosts AM Plastics Workshop Focused on Material & Part Acceptance

UL brought together AM material suppliers, end-product manufacturers, service bureaus, software providers, and equipment manufacturers on Tuesday, October 3, to discuss how to accelerate…

Oct 18, 2017
roofer on red tile roof, fixing damage
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Rebuilding after a storm

First, Hurricane Harvey brought record-breaking rain throughout the Texas coastal region. Then, Hurricane Irma and Maria’s winds toppled structures like twigs, eradicating swathes of homes…

Oct 17, 2017
house fire in the hot weather.
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The evolution of fire

Fifty years ago, the materials used to furnish and decorate a home were comprised of wood, wool, cotton and steel. Houses were generally smaller with compartmentalized rooms and lower…

Oct 17, 2017
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UL Announces Collaboration with OCS Group

MktoForms2.loadForm("//app-ab11.marketo.com", "365-LEA-623", 7727); The need for operational excellence and safety in oil and gas has never been greater.  Achieving higher levels of…

Oct 17, 2017
  • Feature Story

Heat Pump Performance Claims now Independently Corroborated

UL has issued first marketing claim verification for heat pump performance to Zhuhai Gree Electric Appliance Co., Ltd NORTHBROOK, Ill., October 10, 2017 — When making product purchasing…

Oct 13, 2017
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RECORDED WEBINAR: Deep Dive into the impact of the changes to the EU Medical Device Regulations - A Notified Body Point of View

This webinar was delivered live on 12th Oct 2017. The European Commission has recently published the new Medical Device Regulations which introduce new and more extensive requirements on…

Oct 13, 2017
  • Feature Story

UL Launches Wellness Certification for Products

MARIETTA, Ga., November 2, 2017 – With the global rise of obesity, disease, inactivity, asthma and depression, the critical importance of wellness is coming into focus. At a time when…

Oct 12, 2017

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