The oil and gas sector, like many industries, relies heavily on transportation to move crude oil from wellheads to refineries or refined products from refineries to their final destination, using tankers at sea and...
Boomers or their parents may have fond memories of the kick scooters they rode on when they were kids. In those days, nobody could imagine adults using them as a means of urban transportation
The United Kingdom left the European Union on 1 January 2021. For the purposes of testing and certification, the UK first amended the previous national implementation of EU Directives using UK Statutory Instrument (SI)...
In the 20th century, wars and other catastrophic global events wreaked havoc and at the same time, were the triggering factor for technological, medical and scientific innovations that, most of the time, have benefitted...
In 2020, the IEC appointed Trond Sollie as its Ambassador for IEC Conformity Assessment training needs for the Affiliate Country Programme. Sollie has over 30 years of experience working in conformity assessment at both...
Technology has been essential for economic development. For example, solar panels have enabled millions of households to access electricity while smartphones have provided a gateway for financial services. Demand for...
The IEC Conformity Assessment Board (CAB) held its most recent meeting during the first IEC fully virtual General Meeting. Key topics covered included standards and conformity assessment, new CA service needs, cyber...
Technological innovation can often lead to the development of novel designs and concepts that cannot be certified against existing normative rules or international codes and standards.
Oceans offer a massive source of energy; the power harnessed from waves, tides, currents and ocean temperature differentials can be used to power homes, transport and industry.
When looking back on 2020 in a few years’ time, what will we focus on? Undeniably, the Covid-19 pandemic that has affected the whole world. It has changed our lives in many ways; socially, professionally and has brought...
Safety is defined in the Collins dictionary as the state of being safe from harm or danger. Safety can also refer to the control of recognized hazards in order to achieve an acceptable level of risk, i.e. risk management...
LED lights last longer and use less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs. That is why they have become such an integral part of our lives, lighting everything from our homes and places of work to our streets, cars...
Wind turbines systems are complex and comprised of many components. Manufacturers must ensure the performance, reliability and durability of their products. To achieve this, they must consider the materials used to build...
