Feature Stories

Smart meter, light bulb, wind turbine, tower meet to form the energy of the future

Feb 16, 2019

UL Works to Help Make Smart Meters Smarter

Technological sophistication is turning the grid into a virtual network of communicative, energy assets.

Two passengers enjoy a seaplane that bears a UL Registration Mfark, ca. 1922. |

Feb 15, 2019

Taking flight: The early years of aviation

A look at the registry of pilots and planes before there was an FAA.

Feb 14, 2019

10th Annual India Fire Council Meetings a Success

UL held its 10th Annual India Fire Council Meeting in Bangalore with two full days of meetings and activities

Feb 14, 2019

Button batteries create new safety challenges

They might power our devices but button batteries can also harm children.

Feb 12, 2019

Living life large with Miami’s Porsche Design Tower

UL’s Lenworth Grant helped make one man’s dream a reality.

Feb 12, 2019

Paving your path to circularity: “REmake” products to extend their usable life

Challenging products and business models from a new perspective.

Feb 11, 2019

Mending Hats and Hearts for Deserving People

Two UL employees use one of their favorite hobbies to help communities across New York.

Feb 10, 2019

Paige Electric Achieves What's Possible

Innovation mixed with technical expertise leads to game-changing results.

John Goodenough sitting in his lab in front of lab equipment

Feb 5, 2019

John Goodenough, lithium’s proud papa

From mathematics to meteorology to inorganic chemistry, his work is never just “good enough.”

Multiple forklifts in a row in warehouse

Feb 3, 2019

Cleaning Up Forklift Battery Technology

Lithium-ion battery technology expands its footprint.

launch word on a red speedometer with needle racing past idea, plan, prepare and test.

Feb 1, 2019

How data advances product testing

Digital breadcrumbs” give manufacturers and brands greater insight into consumer preferences.

Jan 31, 2019

The Five Factors Driving Circularity

Will your business be affected?

Jan 29, 2019

Webinar Recording: Introduction to Additive Manufacturing

Learn the key risks and hazards associated with additive manufacturing technology.

UL sponsors stand with Habitat for Humanity officials at a ribbon cutting ceremony

Jan 28, 2019

It's full commitment with nonprofit partnerships

Real success occurs at the intersection of capital and commitment.

Jan 28, 2019

New car trends 2019

It's the automotive show season; what can you expect?

Jan 28, 2019

Newsweek Study on Circularity in Business Shows that Circularity has Come of Age

Today, Newsweek Vantage released a new study, Going Circular: How global business is embracing the circular economy. Sponsored by UL, Autodesk, BASF and C&A Foundation, this report explores how large, global companies view and are undertaking the transition to a circular economy. Developed based on feedback from 317 senior executives, the report explores the drivers behind the circularity movement, the benefits of pursuing circularity and compelling case studies on how business models that companies are using to achieve it.

Jan 24, 2019

UL Shares Global Furniture Market Dynamic and Solutions in Vietnam

In an effort to increase awareness about furniture safety risks and solutions to mitigate risks, UL shared its view on global furniture market dynamic and solutions in Vietnam.

Digital driver's license card identification data information concept

Jan 22, 2019

The Digital Makeover of Driver’s Licenses

Digital identity management helps safeguard people’s security and privacy.

Drone footage of Goldwind turbine and the west Texas prairie

Jan 22, 2019

West Texas Wind Turbine Stands Tall

Helping navigate global supply chain complexities.

Jan 17, 2019

Cybersecurity for Windfarms

This article examines the cyber risk landscape of wind farms and provide guidance on how to achieve acceptable levels of security.