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JULABO USA Launches its First Chiller Without Refrigerants

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

While many refrigerated units are affected by this ruling, the newest member of the JULABO USA portfolio stands out.

Key Points: 
  • While many refrigerated units are affected by this ruling, the newest member of the JULABO USA portfolio stands out.
  • Kicking off the new year, JULABO USA will be offering its first refrigerant-free chiller.
  • “I am extremely excited to welcome the TE400 to our 2024 product lineup,” said Dr. Dirk Frese, VP of Sales, Marketing & Service at JULABO USA.
  • To learn more about the TE400 Peltier Chiller, visit www.julabo.us .

OSHA Approves Expansion of NRTL Recognition for TÜV Rheinland of North America, Inc. for eBikes, Personal E-Mobility Devices and Battery Chargers

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

NRTLs are independent laboratories that are recognized by OSHA to test and certify products for safety.

Key Points: 
  • NRTLs are independent laboratories that are recognized by OSHA to test and certify products for safety.
  • OSHA has approved TÜV Rheinland's application to expand its NRTL recognition to include the following three test standards:
    This standard covers micromobility devices not intended for use on roadways, such as hoverboards, e-skateboards, e-scooters and e-uniwheels.
  • It includes requirements for the design, construction, and testing of the entire device, including the electrical system, mechanical structure, and battery pack.
  • For more details on the testing and certification of personal e-mobility, ebikes and household appliances battery chargers, contact TÜV Rheinland today to arrange an online consultation.

Epson Introduces New Class of SCARA Robots and Next-Generation, High-Performance Robot Controller at The Assembly Show

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

ROSEMONT, Ill., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Assembly Show, Booth #1231 -- Epson Robots, the #1 SCARA robot manufacturer in the world, today introduced a new class of high-power-density SCARA robots, the GX-B Series powered by the RC700E controller with integrated SafeSenseTM technology. Included in the series are the GX4B, GX8B, GX10B, and GX20B. The GX10B will be showcased publicly for the first time in the Americas at The Assembly Show in Rosemont, Illinois from Oct. 24-26.

Key Points: 
  • Built to perform with industrial-rated safety features, the GX-B Series takes SCARA robot performance to the next level.
  • "Epson understands the demands of high-end automation users who require the highest levels of performance out of their SCARA robots," said Scott Marsic, group product manager, Epson Robots.
  • The controller enhances productivity, enables industrial collaborative robot applications and reduces the overall footprint of robot automation systems.
  • To learn more about the Epson GX-B Series of SCARA robots, please visit https://epson.com/gx-scara-robot-series .

UL Solutions Announces Expanded Scope of Recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory to Serve Local Customers

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced that 42 of its facilities participating in the United States (U.S.) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Satellite Notification and Acceptance Program (SNAP) are now recognized testing sites under the UL Solutions legal entity UL LLC and its scope of recognition in OSHA's Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) Program. The OSHA NRTL Program enables product certification bodies, such as UL Solutions, to certify products used in the U.S. workplace. OSHA's action allows UL Solutions to continue serving customers locally at a total of 55 NRTL recognized testing sites following OSHA's termination of SNAP.

Key Points: 
  • UL Solutions' 42 facilities operating under the Satellite Notification and Acceptance Program are now recognized testing sites under OSHA's Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory Program, allowing UL Solutions to continue critical safety work and serve customers locally.
  • NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced that 42 of its facilities participating in the United States (U.S.) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Satellite Notification and Acceptance Program (SNAP) are now recognized testing sites under the UL Solutions legal entity UL LLC and its scope of recognition in OSHA's Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) Program.
  • OSHA's action allows UL Solutions to continue serving customers locally at a total of 55 NRTL recognized testing sites following OSHA's termination of SNAP.
  • "We are pleased that OSHA approved our application requesting the conversion of our 42 Satellite Notification and Acceptance Program sites to recognized testing sites under our scope of recognition in OSHA's Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory Program," said Rick Titus, accreditation manager, UL Solutions.

Mech-Mind Reaches MTBF Mark of 40,000+ Hours

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

This outstanding accomplishment was independently verified and certified by SGS-CSTC, a renowned certification company recognized for its rigorous and trusted standards.

Key Points: 
  • This outstanding accomplishment was independently verified and certified by SGS-CSTC, a renowned certification company recognized for its rigorous and trusted standards.
  • During the testing process, the Mech-Eye industrial 3D cameras were tested under conditions of elevated ambient temperature.
  • Each camera was thoroughly tested for more than 40,000 hours, equivalent to more than 4 years, and all performed flawlessly without any interruptions.
  • With these features combined with the impressive MTBF rating of 40,000+ hours, Mech-Mind's industrial 3D cameras are ideal choices for challenging projects.

Mech-Mind Reaches MTBF Mark of 40,000+ Hours

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 20, 2023

This outstanding accomplishment was independently verified and certified by SGS-CSTC, a renowned certification company recognized for its rigorous and trusted standards.

Key Points: 
  • This outstanding accomplishment was independently verified and certified by SGS-CSTC, a renowned certification company recognized for its rigorous and trusted standards.
  • During the testing process, the Mech-Eye industrial 3D cameras were tested under conditions of elevated ambient temperature.
  • Each camera was thoroughly tested for more than 40,000 hours, equivalent to more than 4 years, and all performed flawlessly without any interruptions.
  • With these features combined with the impressive MTBF rating of 40,000+ hours, Mech-Mind's industrial 3D cameras are ideal choices for challenging projects.

OSHA Recognizes UL Solutions as a Testing Laboratory for Two-Way Emergency Communications Systems for Rescue Assistance

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Friday, June 30, 2023

NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced that its scope as an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) has been expanded to include UL 2525, the Standard for Two-Way Emergency Communications Systems for Rescue Assistance. This expansion enables UL Solutions to help manufacturers demonstrate the reliability of critical communications systems used for rescue assistance during an emergency, such as a fire.

Key Points: 
  • As an OSHA-recognized testing laboratory, UL Solutions helps manufacturers demonstrate the reliability of critical communications systems used for rescue assistance during an emergency event, such as a fire.
  • NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced that its scope as an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) has been expanded to include UL 2525, the Standard for Two-Way Emergency Communications Systems for Rescue Assistance.
  • This expansion enables UL Solutions to help manufacturers demonstrate the reliability of critical communications systems used for rescue assistance during an emergency, such as a fire.
  • UL Solutions has evaluated emergency communications systems for rescue assistance against UL 2525 since the Standard's publication on June 12, 2020, and served as an active member of the standards technical panel that developed UL 2525.

Powin LFP Energy Storage System is UL 60730-1 certified by Intertek

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

SHANGHAI, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, the lithium IRON PHOSPHATE (LFP) electric energy storage system developed by Powin has been granted UL 60730-1 certification by Intertek, further demonstrating Powin's relentless commitment to safety and performance.

Key Points: 
  • SHANGHAI, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, the lithium IRON PHOSPHATE (LFP) electric energy storage system developed by Powin has been granted UL 60730-1 certification by Intertek, further demonstrating Powin's relentless commitment to safety and performance.
  • Powin's Intertek certified products are Stack225™, Stack230™, Stack360™ and Stack750™ LFP energy storage products, including modules and systems, covering a wide range of cell configurations.
  • The UL60730-1 certification for Powin's LFP energy storage system is the result of close communication and efficient cooperation between the two parties.
  • Including IEC62619, IEC63056, IEC62477-1, IEC62040-1, UL1973, UL2580, UL2271, UL2743, UL 9540, UL 9540A, UL1741, etc., to provide energy storage industry customers with relevant CB and ETL certification.

dcbel's residential bidirectional DC charger first to achieve certification in the US

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

This universally compatible solution will allow customers to power their homes during a blackout and significantly reduce energy costs.

Key Points: 
  • This universally compatible solution will allow customers to power their homes during a blackout and significantly reduce energy costs.
  • The unprecedented certification process, during which standards were not only assessed but also drawn, was over two years in the making.
  • Batteries can only be charged and discharged using DC energy.
  • It delivers ultra-stable DC energy directly to the EV battery, improving upon typical Level 2 charging speeds while avoiding the degrading effects of high-intensity Level 3 DC fast chargers.

Coway's R&D Center Becomes a CSA-Qualified Witness Laboratory

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Friday, May 26, 2023

Coway has officially become a CSA-qualified witness laboratory.

Key Points: 
  • Coway has officially become a CSA-qualified witness laboratory.
  • CSA evaluates the testing laboratory's analytical capabilities according to strict evaluation criteria and grants the designated testing laboratory qualification.
  • "In the future, we'll continue to provide our customers with reliable products while contributing to product safety as a comprehensive global safety certification testing laboratory."
  • These include approval as a designated TÜV SÜD testing laboratory, TSP (Technical Service Provider) by WQA (Water Quality Association), an international testing laboratory with accreditation from KOLAS (Korea Laboratory Accreditation Scheme), and a drinking water quality inspection agency by South Korea's Ministry of the Environment.