D2C means producing and distributing products directly to consumers. Companies own production, distribution, packaging and shipping without sharing profits. Model works in various industries including wine, fashion and wellness
Founded in 1936 as Consumers Union, now Consumer Reports. Headquarters in Yonkers, NY with 50 testing labs. Current CEO is Marta L. Tellado since 2014. Funded through subscriptions, grants, and donations
VDE is a German testing agency founded in 1920. It is a subsidiary of the German Electrical Engineers Association. Located in Offenbach, Germany
Vacuum chamber removes air and pressure to evaluate product effects. Used for testing parts, materials, and manufacturing operations. Essential for space and aerospace industries
XM Series is portable handheld CMM for shop floor use. WM Series offers wide-area measurement with wireless probes. Both series use contact or laser-scanning probes
KC certification proves product compliance with Korean safety regulations. KATS, part of MOTIE, manages the certification system. System consolidates 140 different test marks into current KC mark