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Jan 29, 2019

Webinar Recording: Introduction to Additive Manufacturing

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

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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?

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Jan 28, 2019

New Survey from UL and Newsweek Vantage Finds Circular Economy Strategies Have Gained Boardroom Appeal

In-depth report investigates how large, global companies view transition to a circular economy and benefit from increased circularity

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.

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Jan 22, 2019

The Digital Makeover of Driver’s Licenses

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

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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.

Jan 17, 2019

UL Warns of Unauthorized UL Marks on USB Power Adapters (Release 18PN-31)

NORTHBROOK, Ill., January 17, 2019 - The following is a notification from UL that the USB power adapter identified below bears an unauthorized UL Certification Mark for the United States and Canada.

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Jan 17, 2019

Work Smarter with UL Product iQ

If you currently access UL certification data, then we encourage you to register now for Product iQ.

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Jan 15, 2019

How data transforms business decisions

It's about market access and predicting risk.

Jan 15, 2019

Infographic: Refrigeration History

Flammable or toxic? See how refrigerants evolved.

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Jan 15, 2019

Modern-day cyber pirates phish portals, not high seas

How to safeguard life safety and security products against cyber attacks.

Jan 10, 2019

Boiling Down the Basics of Cybersecurity

Ensuring the safe operation of boilers is important both for preserving the safety of those working with and around these systems and for proper operation of the larger industrial ecosystems in which they work. Mechanically, boiler systems have remained largely the same from the standpoint of production and use, and now manufacturers wishing to innovate in the space are turning to technology.

Jan 10, 2019

FDA Launches Mobile App to Provide Details of Drugs

The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) has launched a mobile app aiming to provide details of drugs via their barcode.

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Jan 1, 2019

How data democratizes business decisions

Big data offers the potential to transform the way in which businesses operate.

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Dec 31, 2018

Getting the ball rolling

UL’s role in testing the world-famous Times Square Ball

Dec 19, 2018

UL leads proposal to introduce additive manufacturing into International Fire Code

During the International Code Council (ICC) 2018 public comment hearings in Richmond, VA, revisions to incorporate new requirements and standards for additive manufacturing (AM) into the 2021 edition of the International Fire Code (IFC) were successful. Throughout the hearings UL Codes and Regulatory staff had discussions that addressed concerns around terminology, code formatting, and the use of inert gasses in industrial operations.

Dec 19, 2018

USGBC Releases Additional LEED v4.1 Materials & Resources Credits

USGBC is rounding out the release of LEED v4.1 credits, which are designed to simplify and improve credit language and clarify compliance pathways. Following the release of LEED v4.1 BD&amp…