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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…

Aug 22, 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…

Aug 17, 2017

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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…

Aug 15, 2017

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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…

Aug 15, 2017

UL Becomes Recognized Auditing Organization Under Medical Device Single Audit Program

FREMONT, Calif., Aug. 14, 2017 - UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a global safety science organization, announced today it has successfully completed its assessment and received confirmation…

Aug 15, 2017

UL Warns of Counterfeit UL Mark on Concealed Fire Sprinklers (Release 17PN-14)

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. 15, 2017 — The following is a notification from UL that the fire sprinklers identified below bear a counterfeit UL…

Aug 15, 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…

Aug 14, 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., Aug. 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…

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…

Aug 9, 2017

Opening Ceremony and the First Training Session for ICAO/FIATA Dangerous Goods by Air Training Program in Shanghai

Shanghai, China - On July 24, 2017, the opening ceremony of Shanghai training center of ICAO/FIATA Dangerous Goods by Air Training Program was launched in Shanghai. The training program is…

Aug 8, 2017

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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…

Aug 8, 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…

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…

Aug 7, 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…

Aug 3, 2017

Chicago Nonprofit Wins $100K UL Innovative Education Award Grand Prize

NORTHBROOK, IL and WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 01, 2017 — UL and NAAEE (North American Association for Environmental Education) awarded five 2017 ULIEA winners with a combined $250,000 (USD) in…

Aug 1, 2017

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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…

Aug 1, 2017

UL Live Webinars: Deep Dive into the impact of the changes to the EU Medical Device Regulations; How to prepare for new EU MDR Requirements for Clinical Evaluation and Technical Documentation;

Deep Dive into the impact of the changes to the EU Medical Device Regulations - A Notified Body Point of View The European Commission has recently published the new Medical Device…

Jul 31, 2017

UL Warns of Counterfeit UL Marks on LED Lamps (Release 17PN-12)

NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 31, 2017 - The following is a notification from UL that the LED lamps identified below bear counterfeit UL Marks. The LED lamps have not been evaluated by UL to the…

Jul 31, 2017

UL's Blue Card program certifies that a material is appropriate for a specific 3D printing technology.

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…

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 &…

Jul 26, 2017