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Aug 25, 2017

Remaining 2017 AM Metals Classes Open for Registration

The end of 2017 will be here sooner than you think, so make time to register for one of our remaining Advanced AM Metals classes today.  UL’s Advanced AM Metals class is the only hands-on…
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Aug 25, 2017

UL Releases Summit Proceedings for Safety Science of 3D Printing

  UL recently released the proceedings from “Safety Science of 3D Printing,” a leadership summit with participation from more than 45 stakeholders—including printer manufacturers,…
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Aug 22, 2017

Chicago Area Girls Putt Around with LPGA Golf Legend, Nancy Lopez

Eighty girls, ranging in age from 7 to 17, arrived from communities around Chicago to enjoy a great day of fun and golf instruction. Joined by World Golf Hall of Famer, Nancy Lopez, the…
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Aug 22, 2017

Uniting nations for the next decade

2017 marks the 11th Annual International Law Enforcement IP Crime Conference, an event co-hosted by INTERPOL, the U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the National…
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Aug 17, 2017

RECORDED WEBINAR: Be ready for Canada’s 2019 transition from CMDCAS to MDSAP

On Wednesday - August 16th 2017, Deborah Stubbs, Staff Engineer, Lead Auditor, UL and Michael Windler, Global Regulatory Manager, UL presented a live webinar on Canada's 2019 transition…
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Aug 15, 2017

A behind the scenes look at horticultural lighting

Greenhouses have long relied on lights of varying sizes and placements to supplement natural sunlight. But, with advances in technology, manufacturers grow ever closer to offering the full…
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Aug 15, 2017

Now That’s Music to My Ears

What if the way to make a song better was by listening to it through headphones tailored specifically to the sound of the artist and her music in the way she had intended? Thankfully, the…
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Aug 14, 2017

EMPOWERING TRUST IN RENEWABLE ENERGY

Solar & Wind Solutions, Battery & Energy Storage UL delivers an extensive portfolio of renewable energy services. Our goal is to empower trust throughout the project lifecycle and…
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Aug 9, 2017

UL Environment Selected to Study Feasibility of Plastics Supply and Value Chain in a Circular Economy to Support EU Horizon 2020 Project

MARIETTA, Ga., August 9, 2017– UL Environment, a division of UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a global safety science leader, announced today that it is joining a team led by the Fraunhofer…
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Aug 8, 2017

Providing a Clear – and Safe – View of the World

What if your only window through which to see the world was frosted or fogged up, diminishing the clarity, sharpness and color of everything around you? For the millions of people across…
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Aug 7, 2017

Autonomous system simulation startup Metamoto raises $2M

Metamoto, Inc., a revolutionary startup in scalable simulation for autonomous systems, closed its seed round fundraise of $2M. Proceeds will fuel Metamoto’s go-to-market plans. Metamoto’s…
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Aug 7, 2017

UL joins Smart Cities Council

UL, a global safety science organization, has joined the Smart Cities Council, the world’s largest smart cities network, as a Global Lead Partner. UL is now part of a membership featuring…
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Aug 3, 2017

RECORDED WEBINAR: IEC 60601-1 Amendment 1 and Risk Management

About this webinar: The  IEC 60601-1-2, a collateral standard that provides the requirements for essential performance and basic safety in the presence of electromagnetic disturbances was…
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Aug 1, 2017

Residential Security Container Standard Revised

Residential Security Containers (RSC) serve many purposes. Some are used to store important papers or valuable jewelry, but for many people, they are used to store and secure guns. RSCs…
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Jul 26, 2017

Curious about the UL Blue Card for AM? Watch the video!

Earlier this year, UL introduced the Blue Card for AM materials. Also known as the Blue Card Program, this industry-leading service enables customers to have published data that facilitates…
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Jul 26, 2017

Join Paul Bates at the 3D Metal Printing Experience

Paul Bates, Manager of the UL Additive Manufacturing Competency Center (AMCC), will be discussing the latest metal AM safety considerations as part of the 3D Metal Printing Experience &…
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Jul 26, 2017

Register now & save: The QUALITY Show presents UL’s AM Quality & Safety Workshop

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…
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Jul 25, 2017

Testing helps improve the safety of washer and dryer units

Clothes washers and dryers revolutionized the home, saving not only time and energy but a woman’s knuckle bones, too. Today, automatic washers and dryers are found in homes throughout the…
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Jul 24, 2017

BULLETIN: Decorative Lighting Strings

Decorative lighting strings including holiday, seasonal or Christmas lights can carry potential safety risks when subjected to unforeseen consumer misuse or when they are not manufactured…
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Jul 21, 2017

RECORDED WEBINAR: Business Impact of the new EU Medical Device Regulation – An Executive Briefing

The UL Health Sciences team is pleased to welcome Dr. Itoro Udofia to UL as our new Head of Notified Body. We are excited to be able to share the 20 years of experience and knowledge to our…

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