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UL
UL is a global safety certification company that tests and certifies products for safety. Products with a UL mark indicate they meet specific safety standards.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) is a global safety science company providing safety certification, testing, inspection, and advisory services for products, components, and systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards and reducing risks for consumers and industries.
BACKGROUND
Kirloskar Group is an Indian conglomerate, headquartered in Pune and manufacturing plant in Kirloskarvadi. The group exports to over 70 countries over most of Africa, Southeast Asia and Europe. The flagship and holding company, Kirloskar Brothers Ltd, established in 1888 in Kirloskarvadi, kirloskar group is India's largest maker of pumps and valves. It was the manufacturer of India's first modern iron plough. One of the group companies is a major component supplier for the Indian Arihant Nuclear Submarine program
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- UL certification
- Safety testing
- Product safety
- Certification body
- Standards organization
USAGE NOTE
Many electrical products sold in North America require UL certification to ensure they meet safety standards.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to UL.
The global safety science organization itself, which develops standards, testing methodologies, and certification programs for new manufacturing technologies. They are at the forefront of creating safety and cybersecurity standards (e.g., UL 2900 series for IoT) crucial for Industry 5.0.
A leading manufacturer of collaborative robots (cobots). Their products are designed with inherent safety features to work alongside humans, and these systems are certified against rigorous international safety standards, such as those harmonized or tested by UL, to ensure safe human-robot collaboration.
A major provider of industrial automation and control systems. They develop integrated safety solutions, including safety PLCs, light curtains, and software that are foundational for machinery safety and are designed to be certified to standards from UL and other bodies.
A global leader in industrial automation and digitalization. Siemens develops a wide range of hardware and software with integrated safety and security functions, many of which carry UL certification to ensure they are safe for use in North American and global industrial markets.
A world leader in robotics and factory automation. FANUC develops advanced certified safety functions for its robots, like Dual Check Safety (DCS), which allows for the creation of safer, more compact workcells that comply with standards verified by organizations like UL.
A global leader in additive manufacturing (3D printing). The company develops industrial-grade printers and materials that must meet strict safety and performance standards. Many of their materials are UL certified for properties like flammability (UL 94), essential for producing end-use parts.
A manufacturer of industrial automation, interconnection, and interface solutions. They produce a vast range of components like power supplies, terminal blocks, and safety relays that are UL listed or recognized, forming the certified building blocks for safe and reliable industrial machinery.