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Nov 14, 2017

UL and DDI Begin Official Partnership

UL Consumer and Retail Services has entered a formal relationship with the Diamond Development Initiative (DDI) with the signing of a memorandum of understanding on October 31, 2017. Since…

Nov 10, 2017

UL EHS Sustainability Announces On Demand eLearning Site

Franklin, TN – UL EHS Sustainability has just released a new eLearning website that makes it easier to view and purchase any of UL’s thousands of award-winning workplace health and safety…

Nov 10, 2017

UL Warns of Unauthorized UL Mark on FSL LED Lamps (Release 17PN-19)

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 10, 2017 – The following is a notification from UL that FSL LED lamps identified below bear an unauthorized UL Mark…

Nov 8, 2017

NMX-J-588-ANCE-2017: Seasonal and holiday decorative products: Safety requirements

On August 9th, 2017, it was published in the Official Gazette the new NMX-J-588-ANCE-2017 standard for Seasonal and holiday decorative products: Safety requirements , that will be enforced…

Nov 8, 2017

UL Announces Launch of SPOT Add-in for REVIT®, a Digital Tool for Architects and Designers to Work Efficiently in BIM

MARIETTA, Ga., November 8, 2017– UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a global safety science leader, today announced the launch of SPOT add-in for REVIT®. This free tool gives AutoDesk® Revit®…

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Nov 7, 2017

Fourth Industrial Revolution Key Priority for Achieving More Economic Growth

The challenges and opportunities of the Fourth Industrial Revolution will be front and center as members of the 21-member nations belonging to the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)…

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Nov 7, 2017

The signs are everywhere

First made by ancient Egyptians to direct travelers, early signs were rudimentary road markers made of sticks and stones. Later, the Romans baked clay to form terra cotta street numbers and…

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Oct 31, 2017

Getting a Handle on Luggage Testing

Thump, thump, thump goes the roller board as you walk through the airport on the way to your next destination. Whether you’re a leisure traveler or business tycoon, your luggage needs to be…

Oct 31, 2017

Non-Traditional Innovative Payment Methods Gaining Ground

Cash is no longer “king” when it comes to payment methods. While many consumers still prefer plastic – credit or debit cards – to complete most of their transactions, a shift is taking…

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Oct 24, 2017

The way fabric burns

With Halloween fast approaching and a general uptick in home fires as temperatures cool off, understanding fabric flammability could help you minimize possible injuries in the event of a…

Oct 24, 2017

UL Xplorlabs™ Unveils Fire Forensics Investigation to the Classroom

Interactive,STEM-based module for middle school teachers aligns with Next Generation Science Standards NORTHBROOK, Ill., (October 24, 2017) – UL, a global safety science organization,…

Oct 18, 2017

Last chance! UL’s AM Quality & Safety Workshop at The QUALITY Show

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…

Oct 18, 2017

UL AM Training available in the Middle East

UL AM training courses are coming to Dubai and Saudi Arabia in late October. A new workshop, Introduction to Additive Manufacturing & Industry Applications Awareness, will be presented…

Oct 18, 2017

UL enhanced Follow-up Service Program - Termination List Update

The following termination list is updated on September 11th, 2018. CCN-File MFR Name (English) MFR Name (Chinese) AVLV2-E474145 AVLV2-E476204 Guangzhou City Zhong Chu Electronic…

Oct 18, 2017

UL Hosts AM Plastics Workshop Focused on Material & Part Acceptance

UL brought together AM material suppliers, end-product manufacturers, service bureaus, software providers, and equipment manufacturers on Tuesday, October 3, to discuss how to accelerate…

Oct 17, 2017

Rebuilding after a storm

First, Hurricane Harvey brought record-breaking rain throughout the Texas coastal region. Then, Hurricane Irma and Maria’s winds toppled structures like twigs, eradicating swathes of homes…

Oct 17, 2017

The evolution of fire

Fifty years ago, the materials used to furnish and decorate a home were comprised of wood, wool, cotton and steel. Houses were generally smaller with compartmentalized rooms and lower…

Oct 17, 2017

UL Announces Collaboration with OCS Group

MktoForms2.loadForm("//app-ab11.marketo.com", "365-LEA-623", 7727); The need for operational excellence and safety in oil and gas has never been greater. Achieving higher levels of…

Oct 13, 2017

Heat Pump Performance Claims now Independently Corroborated

UL has issued first marketing claim verification for heat pump performance to Zhuhai Gree Electric Appliance Co., Ltd NORTHBROOK, Ill., October 10, 2017 — When making product purchasing…

Oct 12, 2017

UL Launches Wellness Certification for Products

MARIETTA, Ga., November 2, 2017 – With the global rise of obesity, disease, inactivity, asthma and depression, the critical importance of wellness is coming into focus. At a time when…