1. SGS buys US testing company ArcLight
Testing company SGS has reached an agreement to acquire the US-based testing outfit ArcLight Wireless as it announced “strong” first quarter growth.
2. Pfeiffer Vacuum achieves EcoVadis Gold Medal for sustainability efforts
Pfeiffer Vacuum has once again been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal for its site in Asslar, Germany.
3. UL Solutions and Eyesafe partner on blue light and privacy screen protector program
UL Solutions and blue light filtration technology supplier Eyesafe have announced a new program that provides a way for consumers to compare the efficacy of blue light and privacy screen protection products used on phones, tablets, monitors and other electronics.
4. West Virginia University researchers find smartwatch and clinical testing measures differ
New West Virginia University research has shown that heart rate variability — the time between heartbeats — reported on smartwatches and rings is different from what would be recorded in clinical settings.
5. LG ‘to supply Samsung with 5 million OLED panels’
LG has reportedly struck a deal with Samsung to provide them with five million OLED panels over the next five years, with 800,000 set to be transferred this year.
6. Intertek launches global regulatory compliance service Intertek Access
Intertek, the total quality assurance provider, is launching Intertek Access, a global market access service that delivers expertise on global regulatory requirements for electrical and electronic product manufacturers.
7. Electrolux, Withings leaders among CETEX speakers
The first speakers have been announced for CETEX, the first ever global exhibition and conference dedicated to consumer electronics testing and development.
8. SGS unveils broad suite of PFAS testing services
SGS is offering an extensive range of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) testing services for the consumer products industry including total fluorine screening, total organic fluorine (TOF) screening and PFAS target analysis.
9. EU guidance on Common Charger Directive released
The European Commission has revealed advice to help companies apply the Common Charger Directive requirements that will come into force later this year.
10. UK & United States announce partnership on science of AI safety
The UK and US have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which will see them work together to develop tests for the most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models.