Feature Stories

Jul 11, 2018

A Bright Spot in PV Module Factory Certification Service

Enjoy transparency and consistency with UL’s Solar PV Module Factory Certification Service When UL published the first photovoltaic (PV) safety standard in 1986, we made it clear that we…

Jul 11, 2018

Easy Access to UL 508A Supplement SA1.1 on UL.com

Quickly Find and Select UL Listed and Recognized Components for Industrial Control Panels on UL.com Q: What changed with UL 508A Supplement SA? A: The content in Table SA1.1 is being…

Jul 11, 2018

Help Ensure the Future of PV

Rely on proper verification for long-term success of today’s PV power plants Today’s photovoltaic (PV) power plants are expected to last several decades. Over time, it’s likely that…

Jul 11, 2018

Stay Competitive with the UL Panel Shop Program of the Future

Learn how you can take advantage of the program to improve global marketability. UL’s Industrial Control Panel (ICP) Shop Program allows manufacturers who custom-build or mass-produce ICPs…

Jul 11, 2018

UL and P.E.P Association Announce Mutual Recognition of Environmental Declarations, to Help Manufacturers Access to Global Markets

Paris, EU, July 11, 2018 – Today, UL and the P.E.P Association (Product Environmental Profile) announced a mutual recognition agreement between the two organizations’ environmental…

Jul 11, 2018

VIDEO: ISTA packaging testing and more; new UL solutions in Allentown, PA

UL’s lab in Allentown, PA has expanded, building upon our core lighting performance business offerings. This includes a wide array of performance testing solutions to service the evolving…

Jul 10, 2018

Stuttgart lab tests connected devices for DACH Region

From smart appliances to wearables, connected cars and more, the number of connected devices now available on the global market continues to increase rapidly with no signs of slowing down…

Jul 3, 2018

IoT Challenges Ahead – 2018 brings security awareness, but risks persist

With Internet of things (IoT) technology continuing to offer increased value to businesses – from process optimization to improved customer experiences – implementation of connected devices…

Jul 2, 2018

GSA Study of High-Performance Buildings Finds They Deliver Cost Savings and Occupant Satisfaction

On June 28, 2018 the U. S. General Services Administration (GSA) released the results of a three-year comprehensive study comparing 100 federal high-performance buildings, which followed…

Jul 2, 2018

Laser Diode Lighting: The Potential Future of High Efficiency Solid State Illumination, a new UL White Paper

Read full white paper here Executive Summary For more than a century, incandescent bulbs have been the dominant technology for producing artificial light. Though the efficiency of modern…

Jul 2, 2018

Tire Industry Project Announces First PCR for Tires Industry Developed by UL

The Tire Industry Project (TIP) announced the first Product Category Rules (PCR) for tires to improve standardization and transparency of the impact of tires throughout their life-cycle…

Jun 28, 2018

Keeping Energy Efficiency a Top Priority

By: Rolando Aries / UL Engineering Leader In an increasingly energy consumptive market, governments and manufacturers alike are working intensively to reduce energy demands, gas emissions…

Jun 27, 2018

Priming Your Pumps for ENERGY STAR 2.0

Priming Your Pumps for ENERGY STAR 2.0 ENERGY STAR® certified products are widely recognized by consumers in the U.S. Since 1992, together with partner organizations, this government…

Jun 26, 2018

Navigating Cybersecurity Threats in a Technologically Evolving Industry

Technology often evolves so quickly that it can be difficult to keep pace with every new device and software update, but the world is becoming increasingly connected. Advancements in both…

Jun 26, 2018

Reduce or Eliminate Your Water Bill With a Rainwater Harvesting System

How much rain falls on your roof every year? More than 34,000 gallons like many 1,500 square-foot-homes in Portland, Or.? Even more? Imagine the benefits of capturing this rain and using it…

Jun 26, 2018

Taking a deep breath with GREENGUARD Certification for medical devices

Medical devices are everywhere. In a hospital, a patient is dependent on a ventilator to get the oxygen they need to recover. In a home healthcare setting, another patient suffers from…

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Jun 26, 2018

Tent testing helps keep your outdoor adventure dry

It’s that time of year when many outdoor enthusiasts start itching to escape their everyday routines and head for the campgrounds for a weekend of relaxation and fresh air. Whether bike…

Jun 25, 2018

Six Questions: The Impact of Additive Manufacturing on Building & Fire Codes

In this month’s “Six Questions” feature, we’re speaking with Howard Hopper, UL Regulatory Services Program Manager, about the impact of Additive Manufacturing (AM) on US Building and Fire…

Jun 25, 2018

Will China’s Restrictions on Recycling Imports Spur Circular Economy Efforts?

By Catherine Sheehy The business conversation about circular economies is picking up momentum around the world. This discussion is breathing new life into old debates about stuff and what…

Jun 21, 2018

NeoCon 2018 Wrap-Up

A rainy week did not prevent an endless flow of attendees from all over the world to be at this year’s NeoCon, held June 11-13 in Chicago. From furniture manufacturers to architects and…