Feature Stories

May 10, 2018

Introducing UL Product iQ®, the next generation of UL's Online Certifications Directory

UL Product iQ®, the next generation of UL's Online Certifications Directory, offers the same trusted UL safety certification data in a modern search engine that is mobile-friendly and easy…

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May 8, 2018

Accelerating growth with UL Certification of H2Station®

A hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) may sound like a futuristic idea straight out of a movie plot, but it’s not. Several automakers around the world already offer FCEVs and…

May 8, 2018

Did you know that zero waste also means carbon reduction?

Events like the 2018 Chicago Forum on Global Cities and the Bloomberg Sustainability Summit in Seattle will gather great leaders in sustainability, business, government and beyond…

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May 2, 2018

7 Ways to Make Workplace Training More Lively & Exciting

Workplace safety training can be a struggle for trainers and trainees alike. No one wants to take time out of their day to teach about safety, and no one wants to attend training as an employee.

May 2, 2018

Are you Aware of Your 2018 DOE Filing Obligations as a Retailer?

Though many manufacturers are already aware of the due-diligence necessary to comply with the DOE’s energy conservation standards, retailers are often unaware of their share of…

May 2, 2018

Spring 2018 AM Conference Takeaways

April in the Additive Manufacturing (AM) industry typically means the ramp-up of conference season and this April certainly did not disappoint. The UL AM team participated in and presented…

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May 1, 2018

Engineers, Drivers of Innovation: LeVette Martin's Light Shines Bright at UL

LeVette Martin discusses how she became an electrical engineer and senior project manager for UL's Appliances, HVAC and Lighting division.

May 1, 2018

The life cycle of a toy

Have you ever wondered what it takes to bring a toy to market? The life cycle of a toy—from concept to consumer —has many steps and checkpoints. Essential at the start of every toy’s life…

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Apr 24, 2018

All Hail UL Solar Panel Testing

Thorough impact testing for PV panels to test resilience to hail damage Photovoltaic (PV) panels, or solar panels, face difficult expectations. They must be exposed to the elements,…

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Apr 24, 2018

How did UL survive the Great Depression?

“I think you will agree with me that we all share a responsibility to help through the coming winter those who are in need because of the bad industrial conditions. We know that thousands…

Apr 24, 2018

Keeping Up with Drone Safety

UL experts join The UAV Digest podcast to discuss important battery safety issues As drones become more common for commercial use, safe operation remains important. Though some general…

Apr 24, 2018

Update on UL enhanced Follow-up Service program

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

Apr 18, 2018

First UL 3992 Performance Verification Helps Address Industry Concerns About Degrading Performance Issues Associated With Patch Cords

Patch cords are considered by the industry as the weakest element in a communications cabling system due to the variance in patch cord performance, resulting from inferior or sub…

Apr 18, 2018

Solutions for Medium & High Voltage Cables

The wire and cable division formally launched its programs to help utilities with supplier audits and product inspections of their medium voltage cable suppliers in 2017. These cables are…

Apr 18, 2018

UL Lab Becomes Listed Conformity Assessment Body for ASEAN Member Countries

Many customers are pursuing access to global markets, and UL strives to provide turnkey solutions to help ease this process. These solutions permit UL to manage the entire application…

Apr 18, 2018

UL Product iQ® Replaces The Current Online Certifications Directory

To increase the value and relevance we offer to our customers and the industries we serve, UL is investing in digital transformation across the enterprise by replacing the current Online Certifications Directory with UL Product iQ®.

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Apr 18, 2018

UL Testing Services for Products with High Speed Data Connectivity

UL now offers more comprehensive product evaluation services for connectors, cable assemblies, chargers, hosts, devices and other products that support various high speed data…

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Apr 17, 2018

8 Steps to Effective, In-person Medical Device Training

For some medical devices used in clinical and home environments, device end-users are the benefactors of formal training designed to facilitate safe and effective device use. However, not…

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Apr 17, 2018

Keeper of UL’s History

As Albert Einstein once said, “The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.” In much the same spirit, curiosity has given Justine Wagner a…

Apr 11, 2018

Five Steps to EHS Reporting Compliance

Companies face a steep challenge in keeping up with the growth of regulatory change, successfully managing risk, and addressing enforcement issues.