CleanRooms articles from April 2006

CleanRooms archives from April 2006

Sounds like contamination control to me.(from the editor)
April 1, 2006... Having just returned from a few days in Europe, visiting SEMICON Europe as well as a hospital equipment show in the Czech Republic in preparation for the CleanRooms Europe Conference & Exhibition coming up this October in Brno, I thought it was...

Japanese companies collaborate for semiconductor development: collaboration appears to be a sign of the times and may impact future cleanrooms.
April 1, 2006... In February, three Japanese companies--NEC Electronics Corp., Sony Corp., and Toshiba Corp.--announced they were teaming up for process development of the 45-nanometer semiconductor node. For cleanrooms and the contamination-control industry,...

CH2M HILL clears final hurdle, obtains a general contracting license to operate in China.(news)
April 1, 2006... Following a complex, 14-month application process, engineering firm CH2M HILL (Denver, CO) received a general contractor's license from the Shanghai Ministry of Construction in China, enabling the company to extend its range of services in what...

Family business celebrates a century in contamination control.(news)
April 1, 2006... Lymtech Scientific, a division of John R. Lyman Company, celebrated its 100th-year anniversary last month at the annual CleanRooms Contamination Control Technology (CCT) Conference & Exhibition in Boston. Although a significant accomplishment...

CleanRooms CCT Conference and Expo scores well with attendees.(CleanRooms Contamination Control Technology)
April 1, 2006... Nearly 800 attendees of the CleanRooms Contamination Control Technology (CCT) Conference and Exhibition last month in Boston were introduced to state-of-the-art contamination-control products ranging from filtration, to cleanroom garments, to...

Nanotechnology: no small CCT issue.(CleanRooms Contamination Control Technology )
April 1, 2006... While size-wise, nanotechnology deals in objects that are quite small--typically particles measuring less than 100 nm--the ensuing contamination-control issues are, in fact, quite large. As Dr. John Howard, director of the National...

New AFM probe offers faster, more comprehensive analysis of nanomaterials.(atomic force microscopy)
April 1, 2006... Researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology and Stanford University have developed a highly sensitive atomic force microscopy (AFM) technology capable of high-speed imaging that could be useful in measuring microelectronic devices and...

Mercury measurement method.(Micro Analytical Systems Inc.'s Safe Harbor)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Micro Analytical Systems, Inc. (San Rafael, CA; www.safeharborfoods.com) has developed a process that, for the first time, allows large-scale mercury testing of seafood, and is installing test equipment in participating fish processing plants....

Earlier meetings with FDA can streamline drug review.(PARTICLES)
April 1, 2006... The FDA has released a new report that examines the way the agency reviews applications for drugs and biologics that have not previously been approved by the FDA. The report was commissioned to examine differences in applications approved by...

Help yourself: how membership in the IEST benefits you.(setting the standard)
April 1, 2006... So, how's your career going? Are you satisfied with your place in the industry? Have you reached the pinnacle of your profession? Do you know as much as you'd like to know? Are you looked upon as the technical go-to person in your organization?...

Module for particle removal from solid-state surfaces.
April 1, 2006... This invention relates to the methods and apparatus used to remove foreign particles and contaminants from solid-state surfaces, such as semiconductor wafers and lithography masks, during the processing of semiconductor devices. [GRAPHIC...

Delicate product packaging system.(inventor's corner)
April 1, 2006... Many manufacturing industries require delicate parts to be packaged and then shipped to a customer. Delicate instruments such as thermocouples and various quartz components are typically double-bagged and placed in a cardboard box lined with...

Drug-resistant pathogens drive a more concerted effort against microbial contamination.(special report)(Cover story)
April 1, 2006... The threat of "superbugs" and the frustrating prevalence of hospital-acquired (nosocomial) infections are spurring stepped-up vigilance for microbial contamination in health-care settings. In addition, pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical...

Cleanroom floors: supporting our future; Design, construction must keep pace with evolving needs.
April 1, 2006... A cleanroom floor system does much more than provide solid footing for the people working in the space. It permits the flow of clean air through the room, supports process tools, and provides easy access for required tool service as well as a...

Biosensor monitoring of the cleanroom environment; Integrated circuit sensors: combining the living bacterial cell with microchips.
April 1, 2006... Keeping a cleanroom free from contamination is an essential yet often difficult process, especially when it comes to microorganisms. Besides their main route of entry via personnel working in the cleanroom, microbes maintain their presence...

Rising energy costs dictate cleanroom design.(Correction notice)
April 1, 2006... In the feature article "Rising energy costs dictate cleanroom design," which appeared in the February 2006 issue, a caption to the photo on page 24 incorrectly stated that the picture, from Cleanrooms International, is an example of a softwall...

Understanding USP 797: unraveling the requirements for compounding sterile preparations.
April 1, 2006... The purpose of USP 797 is to prevent harm and fatality to patients that could result from microbial contamination and excessive bacterial endotoxins. The regulations apply to health-care institutions, pharmacies, physician offices, and other...

Cleanroom packaging materials.(product spotlight)(Company overview)
April 1, 2006... Many manufacturing companies need to properly package delicate products for shipment around the world. Likewise, companies with cleanroom environments require parts to be shipped and opened within their sterile rooms. In either case, special...

Electromagnetic flow meter.(batchcontrol)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... KROHNE, Inc. has introduced the BATCHCONTROL electromagnetic flow meter for volumetric filling applications. The meter is ideal for the batching and dosing of electrically conductive liquids and pastes in the pharmaceutical industry, as it...

Motorized impeller.(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Continental Fan's XR Motorized Impeller is a precision-balanced air-moving device that features superior performance and compact design. It is ideally suited to applications where space is limited. The unique coupling of the motor and impeller...

Cleanroom vacuum.(IVT 1000 CR Cleanroom Vacuum from Nilfisk-Advance America Inc.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Pharmaceutical and chemical companies today face complex contamination-control and cleaning challenges within their cleanrooms. In response to these customer needs, Nilfisk-Advance America will introduce its new compact IVT 1000 CR Cleanroom...

Chair configuration tool.(new products)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... BioFit Engineered Products introduces the seating industry's first online Build Your Own Chair Configurator for designing ergonomic chairs to meet customer specifications for cleanrooms, static-control situations, and combination...

Meissner disposable biocontainer system.(Meissner Filtration Products Inc.'s Disposable Processing System)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Meissner has announced the availability of its DPS[TM] (Disposable Processing System) for biopharmaceutical fluid handling. The single-use filter-biocontainer system is composed of a flexible, medical-grade plastic biocontainer, tubing,...

Modular hardwall cleanrooms.(Clean Air Products's Vertical Flow Modular Hardwall Cleanrooms)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Clean Air Products introduces Series 560 Vertical Flow Modular Hardwall Cleanrooms. These prefabricated, easy-to-assemble cleanrooms allow for future expansion and offer a viable alternative to costly conventional cleanroom construction. The...

Chart recorders.(TH8 line of 8-inch Temperature/Humidity Chart Recorders from Dickson Co.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Dickson has introduced its new TH8 line of 8-inch Temperature/Humidity Chart Recorders and the new KT8 line of K-Thermocouple Remote Sensing 8-inch Chart Recorders. The chart recorders have a number of added design features for durability and...

Specimen transport bags.(low-density polyethylene from Qosina Corp.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Qosina is adding a two-part, low-density polyethylene (LDPE) specimen transport bag to its inventory. This specimen bag is leak resistant with two separate pockets usable for samples and documentation. The 6- by 9-inch (15.3 cm by 23 cm) bag...

Laser vibrometer.(VibroMet 500V from MetroLaser Inc.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... MetroLaser, Inc. has recently unveiled the VibroMet 500V, a single-beam laser Doppler vibrometer offering improved non-contact vibration measurement. The instrument provides more sensitive vibration measurement over a wider dynamic measurement...

Ultrasonic flow meters.(Doppler Ultrasonic Flow Meters from Racine Federated Inc.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... The Dynasonics division of Racine Federated, Inc. has developed a new generation of Doppler Ultrasonic Flow Meters that will take installation and operational simplicity to a new level. Intelligent software algorithms operating within the...

Polyimide material.(Meldin 7001 from Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corp.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics has developed Meldin 7001 polyimide for parts and shapes for use in the semiconductor industry. Key advances in North America and Asia have been made in Meldin replacement rings for the AMAT P-5000 etch...

Support racks.(from Branson Ultrasonics Corp.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... The Commercial Products division of Branson Ultrasonics Corp. has announced the introduction of support racks for the bottom of the ultrasonic tank. Parts baskets are required to suspend items in the solution, but baskets are not practical for...

Stainless-steel gages.(from Dwyer Instruments Inc.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Dwyer Instruments, Inc. has announced the release of its new Series SGD stainless-steel gages. These gages have dual English/metric scales with 1.6 percent full-scale accuracy, and are available in 2.5-inch dial sizes. Units are designed with...

Mass spectrometer for RGA.(from Ulvac Technologies Inc. )(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... ULVAC Technologies, Inc. has introduced the Qulee quadrupole mass spectrometer with integrated measurement display and control electronics. Designed primarily for end users, this compact, lightweight mass spectrometer is suitable for OEM use as...

Cleanroom workstation.(9600 Series Vibration Isolation Workstation from Kinetic Systems Inc. )(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Kinetic Systems, Inc. has introduced the 9600 Series Vibration Isolation Workstation designed specifically for use in cleanrooms. The workstation is constructed of stainless steel, using cylindrical, welded braces for maximum rigidity, minimum...

PES membrane.(Millipore Express[R] Plus from Millipore Corp. )(polyethersulfone)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Millipore recently announced that its Millipore Express[R] Plus membrane is now available in cut-disk format for use in reusable filter holders. This membrane consists of polyethersulfone (PES) and provides ultra-fast filtration of tissue...

Dust containment cabinets.( Series 1522 Inflow Dust Containment Cabinets)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Clean Air Products introduces Series 1522 Inflow Dust Containment Cabinets. These cabinets are available in a variety of sizes and styles, with a painted-steel finish that's compatible with all typical cleanroom environments. Dust containment...

Rigid cell filters.(OdorGuard[R] Rigid Cell Filters from D-Mark Inc.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... D-Mark, Inc. introduces new OdorGuard[R] Rigid Cell Filters offering extended surface chemical filtration. These self-supporting rigid box filters are ideal for pharmaceutical, microelectronic, and cleanroom applications, in addition to...

Sanitary coolers.(from Carltex Inc.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Carltex, Inc. has introduced a new line of Sanitary Sample Coolers specifically designed for the safe taking of samples for chemistry/TOC, conductivity, and microbiological studies from steam or heated water systems. These coolers are...

Cartridge pump seal.(Flowserve GCX from Flowserve Corp. )(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Flowserve Corp. has announced the launch of the Flowserve GCX single mechanical cartridge seal. The GCX is specifically designed for ANSI and DIN pump services, where the pumps and seals are required to operate in multiple chemical environments...

Clarifying statements about disposable cleanroom garments: observations concerning a recent column addressing disposable garment use and markets.(Editorial)
April 1, 2006... Editor's note: The following comments and observations by Chuck Berndt were provided to CleanRooms in response to a December 2005 article examining the market for disposable cleanroom garments. After posting the response on the CleanRooms...

Calendar.
April 1, 2006... APRIL 3-5 Life Sciences Conference & Expo 2006. The Sheraton Boston Hotel, Boston, Mass. For more information: www.lifesciencesexpo.com/live/26. APRIL 4-6 SEMICON Europa 2006. New Munich Trade Fair Center, Munich, Germany. For...