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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 10, 2017

10 tips for fire safety week

National Fire Prevention Week is observed annually in the United States (U.S.) and Canada around the week of October 9. Sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the…

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Oct 10, 2017

I’m EMV compliant… now, what’s next?

It’s been two years since the Europay, Mastercard and Visa (EMV) fraud liability shift from banks to merchants took hold in the United States, driving a surge in the number of merchants to…

Oct 10, 2017

UL has issued first marketing claim verification for heat pump performance to Zhuhai Gree Electric Appliance Co., Ltd

When making product purchasing decisions, it’s important to have confidence that a product will perform as claimed. For specifiers and purchasers of heat pumps – devices that are capable of…

Oct 3, 2017

A Mind for Numbers, a Heart for Safety

While it’s no surprise an engineer-by-trade would possess a knack for numbers, UL’s Dr. Pravinray Gandhi’s view of them was changed in an unexpected way – through words. In the early 2000s…

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Oct 3, 2017

Bringing clarity to the safety of cabling: UL Issues “Low Smoke Halogen Free” (LSHF) Safety Certification to 3M’s AWM for Global Market

UL has recently issued a “Low Smoke Halogen Free” (LSHF) safety certification to 3M for Appliance Wiring Material (AWM) Styles 22088 and 22089 flat ribbon cable sold under the name 3M™…

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Oct 3, 2017

Sensing the Future of Building Design

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the air we breathe inside can be two to five times more polluted than the air outside, ranking indoor air pollutants among the…

Fourth Industrial Revolution Key Priority for Achieving More Economic Growth

The signs are everywhere

Getting a Handle on Luggage Testing

Non-Traditional Innovative Payment Methods Gaining Ground

The way fabric burns

UL Xplorlabs™ Unveils Fire Forensics Investigation to the Classroom

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

UL AM Training available in the Middle East

UL enhanced Follow-up Service Program - Termination List Update

UL Hosts AM Plastics Workshop Focused on Material & Part Acceptance

Rebuilding after a storm

The evolution of fire

UL Announces Collaboration with OCS Group

Heat Pump Performance Claims now Independently Corroborated

10 tips for fire safety week

I’m EMV compliant… now, what’s next?

UL has issued first marketing claim verification for heat pump performance to Zhuhai Gree Electric Appliance Co., Ltd

A Mind for Numbers, a Heart for Safety

Bringing clarity to the safety of cabling: UL Issues “Low Smoke Halogen Free” (LSHF) Safety Certification to 3M’s AWM for Global Market

Sensing the Future of Building Design

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