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NIST has released two new quick start guides supporting adoption of its Cybersecurity Framework 2.0. The final SP 1308 addresses enterprise risk management and workforce management, while draft SP 1347 covers informative references and NIST tools. Public comments on SP 1347 are open through May 6th.

UL Solutions has announced a definitive agreement to acquire the electrical and electronics business of Eurofins Scientific — including the MET Labs certification mark — for approximately $670 million. The deal expands UL Solutions' global EMC, electrical safety, and connected product certification capabilities across EMEA and Asia-Pacific.

Changing enclosures, PCB layouts, component sources, or software doesn't mean the schematic changed—but it may mean your EMC certification did. This installment of Standards Practice breaks down which hardware modifications trigger the need for retesting, and why skipping it can be a costly mistake.

The FCC has cleared its first four drone systems from the Covered List after the Department of War determined they pose no national security risk. The move opens a conditional approval pathway for UAS manufacturers seeking U.S. import and sale authorization.

The FDA has finalized guidance on premarket submission requirements for weight loss medical devices, covering non-clinical testing, clinical study design, and benefit-risk analysis. Developers of intragastric implants, aspiration therapy systems, and neuromodulators will want to review the agency's recommendations closely.

Southwest Antennas, a designer and manufacturer of rugged RF and microwave antenna solutions for military, public safety, and unmanned systems applications, has joined HEICO Corporation's Electronic Technologies Group. CEO Ben Culver retains a minority stake and will continue leading the Poway, California-based company.

Advanced Test Equipment Corporation (ATEC) has joined Eddyfi Robotics' Preferred Rental Supplier program, adding advanced robotic inspection systems — including the Versatrax — to its rental fleet. The partnership gives energy sector and industrial customers flexible, capital-free access to Eddyfi's confined space robotic inspection solutions.

Global markets don’t run on assumptions—they run on accredited data. ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory accreditation gives manufacturers the consistency, accuracy, and credibility regulators expect. See why accreditation has become a competitive advantage across every major industry.

The FCC has adopted new rules to accelerate high‑speed network deployment, eliminating certain filing requirements and streamlining technology transition processes. The changes also grant blanket authority to grandfather legacy services, freeing resources to expand modern broadband infrastructure and transition communities away from outdated copper networks.

Medical electrical equipment standards are complex—and noncompliance is costly. This article breaks down the top 10 barriers manufacturers face when navigating IEC 60601 and related standards, from EMC testing and isolation diagrams to risk management and software documentation, with practical guidance to streamline certification and avoid delays.