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UL Warns of Potentially Hazardous Electronic Ballast (Release No. 17PN-02)

NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 31, 2017 — The following is a notification from UL that the Electronic Ballasts identified below may pose a shock or fire…

May 31, 2017

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Code Red: Standardizing Safe Electrical Practices

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 57 percent of U.S. home fires between 2010 – 2014 resulted from a malfunction or failure in residential wiring, lighting or…

May 30, 2017

Testing marketing claims of furniture stability

Preparing for a baby requires planning, lots and lots of it. From selecting a qualified pediatrician to agreeing on the perfect shade of blue, soon-to-be parents are continually planning…

May 30, 2017

UL Fenestration Expert Dennis Anderson Discusses His Role in Testing for Thermal Efficiency

Dennis Anderson is the technical leader for UL’s Building Envelope Performance Test Lab focusing on thermal efficiency simulation and testing services for fenestration products (i.e…

May 23, 2017

UL Issues Certification of Power over HDBaseT Cables

Certification demonstrates UL’s commitment to advancing safety with innovative technology Northbrook, IL – May 23, 2017 – The HDBaseT Alliance, the cross-industry group tasked with…

May 23, 2017

UL partner 3DSIM named RAPID + TCT 2017 Innovation Award finalist for second consecutive year

3DSIM, LLC, a software company providing Additive Manufacturing (AM) simulation products and services and UL partner, was one of four finalists for the prestigious RAPID + TCT Exhibitor…

May 23, 2017

AMUG names Paul Bates president

Following a record-breaking year, the Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) announced Paul Bates will lead AMUG as of July 1, 2017. The role of president as well as the full AMUG board…

May 22, 2017

Register today! UL AM Workshop for Toolmaking & Injection Molding at Amerimold 2017

Are you interested in learning how additive manufacturing (AM) can assist with toolmaking and injection molding? As part of Amerimold 2017, UL is offering a pre-conference workshop that…

May 22, 2017

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

UL Debuts New Plastics for Additive Manufacturing Program (“Blue Card Program”) at RAPID 2017

UL took advantage of its time at the recent RAPID + TCT Conference to introduce the new Plastics for Additive Manufacturing Program (Blue Card Program). Specifically targeting materials for…

May 22, 2017

UL’s Performance Materials Lab in Krefeld Approved By Volkswagen as Certified Lab for Materials Testing

Krefeld, Germany, May 17, 2017 – UL, a global safety science organization, has been approved by Volkswagen AG as a certified laboratory for materials testing. The approval is granted to UL…

May 17, 2017

kitchen and house appliances: microwave, washing machine, refrigerator, gas stove, dishwasher, tv.

ENERGY STAR® Program Goes Beyond Clothes Washers and Dryers

Best recognized by consumers for its bright blue star, the ENERGY STAR® label has joined the ranks of some of the world’s most well-known brands. As reported by the Consortium for Energy…

May 16, 2017

UL Warns of Potentially Hazardous AC Plug Adapter (Release 17PN-03)

NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 11, 2017 — The following is a notification from UL that the AC plug adapter identified below may pose an electric shock…

May 11, 2017

UL LLC Receives DARPA Grant for Testing to Help Mitigate Cybersecurity Risks for Industrial IoT Gateways

Funding supports examination of challenges and process development to test IoT gateways for ICS applications NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 10, 2017 — UL, a global safety science organization, has…

May 10, 2017

Asthma Awareness: The Impact of Product Emissions on Indoor Air

With an estimated 25 million people in the U.S. now affected by asthma, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has designated May National Asthma Awareness Month to increase…

May 9, 2017

MHRA issues OBL Guidance as "Virtual Manufacturers" under EU Regulations

MHRA have now issued their guidance explaining how Own Brand Labelers (OBL) are now considered Virtual Manufacturers, adding additional requirements in order to receive certification. …

May 9, 2017

UL and CLEB Combine to Provide Best in Class Building Science Services to the Building Construction Community

NORTHBROOK, Ill. – May 9, 2017 – UL, a global safety science leader and a well-known leader worldwide in the Building, Fire, Life Safety and Security market, is expanding its service…

May 8, 2017

2017 UL AM Training Schedule

2017 UL AM Training Schedule The UL AM North American training schedule for 2017 is now available. The 2017 public training schedule ensures that all the courses within the three tiers of…

May 5, 2017

EU IVDR and MDR Published!

After over 8 years of intense negotiation, the text of the IVD and medical device regulations have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union. UL's Notified Body comments,…

May 5, 2017

An inside look at UL’s performance and reliability testing center

Did you ever wonder why some of your appliances last longer than others? Or, why one product performs better than its competitor? If yes, then you are in the right place as the staff at UL…

May 2, 2017

First Glance: Behind the Development of UL’s Data Center Certification Program

In May 2017, UL announced the development of a new program to certify data centers internationally. A new standard being developed, UL 3223, will serve as the basis for the certification program. The driver? Mass adoption of cloud computing has created a significant new risk: the potential to affect large numbers of companies and individuals in the event of a cloud services provider data center, infrastructure or network failure.

May 1, 2017