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13 Nov 2026

EU Machinery Regulation Cybersecurity: The EU Just Gave Machinery Manufacturers More Direction

New Guidance on “Protection Against Corruption” Gives Manufacturers a Clearer Picture of how Cybersecurity, Machinery Safety, and Risk Assessment Come Together Under Regulation (EU) 2023/1230

Technician inspecting large industrial battery storage unit in data center
13 Nov 2026

Moving From EV Batteries into Data Center Backup Power

What Engineers Need to Rethink about Runtime, UPS Integration, Testing and Certification

In the Electronics Store Professional Consultant Shows Latest UHD TV's to a Young Man, They Talk about Specifications and What Model is Best for Young Man's Home. Store is Bright, Modern.
11 Nov 2026

Energy Efficiency Compliance in a Changing Regulatory Landscape

Regulations Evolve. Consumer Expectations Don't.

Air Conditioning System commercial building
11 Nov 2026

UL 60335-2-40 Ed. 4.1: What HVAC Manufacturers Need to Know About Annex LL

New Refrigerant Detection System Requirements Could Impact Testing and Existing Certifications

Particular Electric Vehicle Charging Station at home
09 Nov 2026

Understanding SAE J3072, UL 9741 and UL 1741 Supplement SC for Bidirectional EV Charging – Part 2

Two Certification Pathways for V2G Using UL 9741 Certified Bidirectional AC EVSEs and Onboard EV Inverters: SAE J3072 + UL 1741 Supplement SC-Based and Evaluation as DER

Electrical engineer checking power at control room using digital tablet
09 Nov 2026

When Full Certification Isn’t Practical: Understanding SPE-1000 Special Inspections in Canada

A Practical Pathway for Custom, Imported, and Limited-production Electrical Equipment

robotic arms in a car plant
06 Nov 2026

Performance Levels Explained

How they Contribute to Risk Reduction Under ISO 13849-1:2023

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06 Nov 2026

Certification Expectations for Systematic Failure Avoidance in ISO 13849-1:2023

Annex G is Informative... So, What Else Can Be Used?

Black storage and processing unit, large AI processing server room, data center storage and network processing room, SSD and hard disk drive storage, and processor cooling system,3D rendering.
04 Nov 2026

800 VDC: Why AI Data Centers Are Rethinking Power Distribution

As AI Racks Move Toward Megawatt-scale Power, the way Data Centers Distribute Electricity Needs to Change

Battery energy storage system with ev charger for residential used
04 Nov 2026

Navigating Performance Standards for Energy Management and Control Systems

Comparing UL 3141 and CSA/ANSI C22.2 No. 343

Two cybersecurity specialists use laptops to assess the software and network security of a connected industrial device.
02 Nov 2026

Would Your Organisation Detect a Cyber Attack?

Why Realistic Cyber-attack Testing Shows whether an Organisation Can Detect and Respond under Pressure

Carbon monoxide detector plugged into wall outlet
02 Nov 2026

Carbon Monoxide Alarm Performance: Why Testing and Certification Matter

Understanding the Standards, Technologies, and Performance Considerations behind Reliable CO Detection

Particular Electric Vehicle Charging Station at home
30 Oct 2026

Understanding SAE J3072, UL 9741 and UL 1741 Supplement SC for Bidirectional EV Charging – Part 1

How Vehicle-to-Grid Technologies Are Changing EV and EVSE Testing

Assessment analysis Business analytics evaluation measure technology concept
30 Oct 2026

Functional Safety Assessment (FSA) – Why Independent Assessment Matters

Helping Organizations Move Beyond Assumption-driven Engineering Towards Objective, Evidence-based Safety Assurance

Energy storage power station
28 Oct 2026

Preparing for UL 3141 and ULC/ORD-C3141 Certification

A Manufacturer’s Guide to Demonstrating ESS Reliability, Performance, and Safety