CleanRooms articles from December 2005

CleanRooms archives from December 2005

Looking forward to it.(from the editor)(Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology)(Editorial)
December 1, 2005... No, you're not seeing things. There are indeed two issues of CleanRooms magazine bound together this month--your annual Master Source Guide and your regular December issue. It's a little bit of a surprise, double-purpose holiday package for...

Cleaning up after Katrina.(news)
December 1, 2005... STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss. -- Just before the eye of Hurricane Katrina passed overhead, Daniel Gurneck faced a contamination-control nightmare. Gurneck, cleanroom shop foreman at NASA's Stennis Space Center, was told by a family temporarily...

Strong forecast for semi industry.(news)(Industry Overview)
December 1, 2005... SAN JOSE, Calif -- In a live Web cast aired on November 16, 2005, Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) President George Scalise indicated that the semiconductor industry has enjoyed a solid year to date, with revenues up 6.1 percent over...

Biotech facility finished.(PARTICLES)
December 1, 2005... ROCKVILLE, Md. -- MacroGenics, Inc. (www.macrogenics.com), a private, venture-backed biotechnology company that focuses on the development, manufacture, and commercialization of immunotherapeutics for autoimmune disorders, cancer, and...

CDER states selection.(PARTICLES)(Center for Drug Evaluation and Research)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... ROCKVILLE, Md. -- Gerald J. Dal Pan, M.D., M.H.S., has been selected by the FDA (www.fda.gov) as director of CDER's Office of Drug Safety. In his new role, Dal Pan will lead the agency's post-marketing drug safety program. He will work closely...

Conference caters to contamination concerns.(news)(Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. -- The Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology (IEST; www.iest.org) will hold its 52nd Annual Technical Meeting and Exposition at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona, May 7-10, 2006. With its theme of...

Packaging plant planned.(news)
December 1, 2005... KUNSHAN, China -- Chesapeake Corporation (Richmond, Va.; www.cskcorp.com) has begun construction on a pharmaceutical packaging plant near Shanghai that will supply paperboard cartons, labels and leaflets to domestic and multinational...

Embarking on expansion.(news)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Progenitor Cell Therapy, LLC (PCT; www.progenitorcelltherapy.com), a full-service cell therapy development and contract manufacturing company, has begun construction on the next expansion phase of its cGMP/cGTP cell therapy...

Microfabrica moves to larger production facility.(news)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... VAN NUYS, Calif. -- Increased customer demand has prompted Microfabrica (www.microfabrica.com), a leader in microdevice and microsystem fabrication, to move its factory and corporate headquarters from Burbank to a new facility in Van Nuys,...

Biotech meets high-tech.(news)(Cook Pharmaceutical Solutions)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- After only 10 months, Cook Pharmica LLC, the newest Cook Group company (www.cookmedical.com), has completed construction on a $70 million facility to provide manufacturing services to the biotech industry. ...

Nanotechnology: maturation and the need for standards.(Setting the Standard)
December 1, 2005... Nanotechnology was born as the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) as described by Roco et al. (1) The NNI is coordinated across the federal government by a subgroup of the National Science and Technology Council (NSTIC), the Cabinet-level...

Monitoring molecular contamination of critical surfaces using coated SAWS.(inventor's corner)(surface acoustic wave)
December 1, 2005... Many manufacturing processes and technologies are susceptible to airborne or gas-phase molecular contaminants (AMC), and to the related surface molecular contamination (SMC) resulting from chemical interactions between AMC and critical surfaces...

Irradiation method for liquid crystal display (LCD) devices.(inventor's corner)
December 1, 2005... Liquid crystal display (LCD) devices are basically configured from a pair of substrates with a liquid crystal layer disposed between them to constitute what is called a "liquid crystal panel" structure, wherein at least one of the substrates is...

Disposable cleanroom garment use and markets.(Your Market Analysis)
December 1, 2005... Cleanroom garments must protect product from the contamination caused by the wearer, but they must also be comfortable and cost-effective. The first decision a cleanroom operator must make is whether to select disposable or reusable garments....

Display manufacturing: particles on display; As display panels get bigger, thinner and more expensive, manufacturers look to the semiconductor industry for guidance on how to get particle contamination under control.(special report)(Cover Story)
December 1, 2005... In the electronics industry where the never-ending goal is usually to shrink the size of products and technology, display manufacturing is an anomaly. It is one of the few sectors struggling to meet the demand for bigger technology, bigger...

Cleanroom weighing: choosing the right scale in the most critical applications.
December 1, 2005... When it comes down to choosing which scale is right for your cleanroom environment, you must define certain criteria and understand the area of installation. Equipment used within a cleanroom is required to emit only limited amounts of...

Total facility cleanliness: how preventative cleaning measures outside of your cleanroom will boost sanitation levels on the inside.
December 1, 2005... Oftentimes the focus of maintaining the sterility of a cleanroom centers on the room itself and one or two adjoining areas. Yet maintaining a secure cleanroom is a facility-wide operation, and should be approached as such. Particulates and...

Polyester wipers.(Cleaning products)
December 1, 2005... Berkshire has recently introduced two new wiper products. MicroSeal[TM] SuperSorb is a highly absorbent, two-ply, 100 percent polyester wiper with ultrasonic heat-sealed edge, designed to address specific absorbency concerns and durability for...

Mop heads, handles and buckets.(Cleaning products)
December 1, 2005... Contec's new and improved fully autoclavable mop heads, telescoping handles and expandable bucket systems allow for more flexibility than ever before. Head frames are available for all sizes of VertiKlean[R] mops and styles of Edgeless[R] mops....

Polyester/cellulose wipes.(Cleaning products)
December 1, 2005... SELECT-SAT[TM] wipes from High-Tech Conversions are prepackaged and ready to be saturated with a solvent of your choice, allowing you to add as much or as little as needed. The wipes consist of a 50:50 blend of tough polyester and virgin...

Wipers for critical environments.(Cleaning products)
December 1, 2005... KIMTECH PURE[TM] Wipers from Kimberly-Clark Professional have been specifically designed for ISO Class 4 and higher cleanrooms. They're ideal for use in pharmaceutical, high-tech, biotechnology and medical device industries. KIMTECH PURE CL4...

Disposable mop heads.(Cleaning products)
December 1, 2005... Value-Tek has introduced a single-use, disposable, cleanroom mop head for sterile and nonsterile applications as an alternative to more costly polyester products. This mop is made from virgin laundered polyester and is intended for critical...

Point-of-use cleaning solutions.(Cleaning products)
December 1, 2005... The new One Solution Vesphene Ilst[TM] System and One Solution LpH st[TM] System from STERIS are complete, efficient, point-of-use cleaning solutions for critical environments. Each system includes a premeasured, single-use formulation of...

Thermoelectric heater/chiller.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... Kool-Pure is an ultrahigh-purity thermoelectric heat exchanger used to heat and cool chemicals for semiconductor and medical applications. It utilizes a patented, leak-proof, all PFA (Teflon) flow path to ensure chemical resistance, high...

Microbial air monitor.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... The new Sampl'Air from AES Chemunex enables the microbial monitoring of the air through impacting microorganisms onto a standard petri dish. An impacting-speed monitoring system guarantees the high reliability of the sampling. The lightweight,...

Remote monitoring system.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... DeltaTRAK, Inc. has announced its new FlashLink SP (Server Package) Wireless Manager software, which uses a protected remote database server platform to offer users secure worldwide access of environmental data gathered by their installed...

HEGA filters.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... A new line of HEGA (high-efficiency gas adsorber) filters from Camfil Farr provides effective removal of hazardous gaseous contaminants from air-handling containment systems. The HEGA filter frames are manufactured of high-impact plastic and a...

Assay plate films.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... SealPlate ColorTab[TM] (patent pending) clear polyester adhesive films are 50 [micro]m thick, minimize evaporation, prevent spillage and contamination between wells, and provide a secure seal for ELISA, EIA, and similar assays. End tabs have a...

Safety spectacles.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... Magid Glove & Safety has released two new models in its Myst Flex line of Gemstone safety spectacles (models Y18BKC and Y15CFC). These spectacles provide additional comfort and flexibility and are applicable in any environment. They have...

Vision sensor.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... Cognex Corporation, supplier of machine vision systems and vision sensors, recently announced the In-Sight[R] 5400S, a stainless-steel vision sensor suitable for the toughest environments. This industrial-grade vision sensor meets IEC...

Prequalified shipping container.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... TCP Reliable engineers have developed a solution for shipping temperature-sensitive products without the need for expensive and time-consuming testing. The TimeSaver 72 is a prequalified shipping container conforming to ISTA Summer and Winter...

Polyester wipers.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... Berkshire has recently introduced two new wiper products. MicroSeal[TM] SuperSorb is a highly absorbent, two-ply, 100 percent polyester wiper with ultrasonic heat-sealed edge, designed to address specific absorbency concerns and durability for...

Handheld particle counter.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... Kanomax USA, Inc. introduces its new Model 3887 Handheld Particle Counter, a compact, rugged instrument designed to measure particle contaminant levels in all types of industrial and indoor environment applications, including: cleanrooms, fume...

Ductless fume hoods.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... The Purair Ductless Fume Hood line from Air Science USA provides operator safety and exceeds OSHA, ANSI and other relevant international standards. Completely portable and self-contained, these hoods are designed to protect lab personnel from...

Sterile high-retention filters.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... Millipore recently announced the availability of its new Millipore Express[R] SHR (Sterile High-Retention) filters providing sterilizing-grade performance and mycoplasma removal across a range of applications including cell culture media and...

Filter integrity tester.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... Meissner Filtration Products, Inc. introduces the Accuflux[R] Pocket Pro[TM] filter integrity tester, a new, lightweight, handheld instrument that tests the integrity of membrane filters using the pressure-hold method. This tester can store up...

Portable particle counter.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... Particle Measuring Systems introduces the LASAIR II 350L, which counts particles as small as 0.3 micron while sampling at 50 LPM. The higher flow rate samples one cubic meter in only 20 minutes. The software walks the user through the full...

Stainless-steel lift tables.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... Southworth Products Corp announces a new line of stainless-steel lift tables designed for use in applications that require sanitary wash-downs. Available in 2,500- and 4,000-pound capacities, these units have a passivated finish and are...

Tubular aluminum riser.(New Products)(Simplex Isolation Systems)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Simplex Isolation Systems, designer and manufacturer of custom cleanrooms, has announced that its Simplex Airlock Enclosure systems can accommodate radius or coved flooring to ensure proper cleaning per USP requirements for sterile...

Stainless-steel countertops.(New Products)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Eagle introduces new stainless-steel countertops made of high-performance, 16-gauge, type 304 stainless steel and constructed under rigorous sanitation standards. The tables are stain- and chemical-resistant and are ideal for use with fume...

Fluid processors with PAT-ready options.(New Products)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Microfluidics introduces Process Analytical Technology (PAT)-ready options for its production level M-700 series Microfluidizer[R] high-shear fluid processors. PAT-ready options include SCADA and DCS industry-standard technology for data...

Transportation solution.(New Products)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... MagneMotion's QuickStick LSM system consists of meter-long, linear synchronous motors (LSM) that connect end-to-end within a vehicle guideway system. Using electromagnetic force, the motors control vehicles equipped with permanent magnet...

Agar strips for room-temperature storage.(New Products)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Conventional agar media packaging, such as agar and Rodac plates, must be stored in a refrigerated area, which causes many space storage issues, especially in smaller facilities. Biotest has announced, however, the convenience of...

Lighting for critical environments.(New Products)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... The Bio-Seal[TM] luminaire from Guth Lighting is a seam-welded fluorescent troffer with an Ingress Protection (IP) 66 certification for heavy hose-down and dust-tight applications for use in laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturing, chemical...

Mini particle counter.(New Products)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Particle Measuring Systems introduces the HandiLaz Mini, an ergonomically designed, simple-to-use handheld instrument that counts particles as small as 0.3 micron. This counter weighs only 1.5 pounds and features easy data transfer to Excel....

Process monitoring and control instrument.(New Products)(Novx Corporation)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Novx Corporation has introduced the NanoPulse Series 7000, its next-generation process monitoring and control instrument developed for ESD/EMI applications requiring a constant, dedicated monitoring strategy in highly constrained processing...

Food-processing and packaging brochure.(New Literature)
December 1, 2005... A new full-color brochure from Bosch Rexroth gives an overview of the company's GenNext[TM] technology and its application to food processing and packaging equipment, highlighting the range of Rexroth solutions in a variety of machines. GenNext...

Filter capsule brochure.(New Literature)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Meissner offers a new brochure on disposable filter capsules that are ideal for point-of-use and small-batch filtration of both liquids and gases. The brochure features ready-to-use capsules, which are constructed to withstand shocks,...

Research tools catalog.(New Literature)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Millipore has announced the availability of the newest edition of its Bioscience Catalogue, which features tools for accelerating, simplifying and enhancing research. It includes expanded, detailed product and applications sections for protein...

Controls and gages catalog.(New Literature)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Dwyer Instruments, Inc. produces a broad range of measuring and control instruments for pressure, temperature, level, flow, and other related applications. The 2006 Dwyer catalog features a convenient and easy-to-use format, with complete...

Seating products brochure.(New Literature)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... BioFit Engineered Products offers Engineered Seating for Productivity, a new catalog featuring hundreds of seating products. The 36-page catalog presents BioFit's broad selection of chairs, stools and footrests for critical environments and...

Ductwork catalog.(New Literature)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Edlon, Inc., an operating unit of Robbins & Myers, Inc., is offering a free 24-page catalog describing its entire line of Guardian[TM] Fluoropolymer Coated Ducting. Edlon's Guardian ducts are designed for vacuums of 6 inches WG (1500 Pa), 12...

Spaces of innovation: cleanroom environments are being found in more diverse settings than ever before.(Unfiltered)
December 1, 2005... Cleanrooms were once a specialty space relegated to corporate high-tech, computer-chip research and manufacturing. In recent years, however, cleanrooms have been built in university settings for teaching and basic research. The academic uses...

Calendar.(Calendar)
December 1, 2005... To announce your organization's upcoming conferences and meetings (date, location, and information), e-mail: angelag@pennwell.com. DECEMBER 12-13 Logistics for Biopharmaceuticals, sponsored by IBC Life Sciences. Hyatt Regency, Reston,...

A tool of the trade.
December 1, 2005... Welcome to the 2006 CleanRooms' Master Source Guide--the contamination control industry's most valued and widely used reference source. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The annual CleanRooms Master Source Guide is used by thousands of...

Boston Analytical, Inc.(Company Profile )(Company Profile)
December 1, 2005... Boston Analytical, Inc. 8 Industrial Way, Unit D-3 Salem, NH 03079 Tel: 603-893-3758 Fax: 603-893-1268 Web site: www.bostonanalytical.com Year Established 1987 Company Description Boston Analytical is...

Contec, Inc.(Company Profile )(Company Profile)
December 1, 2005... Contec, Inc. 525 Locust Grove Spartanburg, SC 29303 Tel: 864-503-8333 Fax: 864-503-8444 Toll Free US, Canada, PR: 800-289-5762 E-mail: wipers@contecinc.com Web site: www.contecinc.com Sales & Customer...

Kleerdex Company, LLC.(company profile )(Company Profile)
December 1, 2005... Kleerdex Company, LLC 6685 Low Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 Tel: 570-387-6997 Web site: www.eslondc.com or www.kydex.com Customer service P.O. Box 3248, Aiken, SC 29802 Tel: 800-325-3133 E-mail: info@kleerdex.com...

ESLON[R] DC static-dissipative transparent sheet now made in the USA in domestic sizes and colors--available off-the-shelf for fast delivery.
December 1, 2005... The build-up of electrostatic charges can destroy semiconductors and other sophisticated electronic components during the manufacturing process by: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1. Causing uncontrolled electrostatic discharges (ESD) capable...

Prudential Cleanroom Services.(Company Profile Advertisement)
December 1, 2005... Prudential Cleanroom Services Corporate Office 1661 Alton Parkway Irvine, CA 92606 Tel: 800.767.5536 Fax: 949.261.1947 E-mail: jerrym@pos-clean.com Web site: www.pcs-clean.com Year Established 1960 ...

ITW Texwipe.(Company Profile Advertisement)(ITW Texwipe)
December 1, 2005... ITW Texwipe 300B Route 17 South Mahwah, NJ 07430 Tel: 201-684-1800 Customer Service: 800-TEXWIPE, ext. 120 Fax: 201-684-1801 E-mail: info@texwipe.com Web site: www.texwipe.com Europe/Middle East ITW...

Veltek Associates, Inc.(Company Profile )(Company Profile)
December 1, 2005... Veltek Associates, Inc. 1039 West Bridge Street. Phoenixville, PA 19460-4218 Tel: 610.983.4949 Toll free: 1.888.4.STERILE (1.888.478.3745) Fax: 610.983.9494 E-mail: vai@sterile.com Web site: www.sterile.com ...

Apparel.(Directory)
December 1, 2005... Aprons * Beard Guards * Boots * Breath Control Shields * Cops * Coveralls * Face Masks * Frocks * Garment Fabric * Garment Fiber * Garment Storage bags * Garments * Glasses * Glove Liners * Gloves * Goggles * Hoods * Labcoats * Material * Shoe...

Components, engineering, & rooms.(Directory)
December 1, 2005... Air Curtains * Air Handling Systems * Air Showers * Ceiling * Curtains/Strips * Diffusers * Doors * Ducts * Exhaust * Fans * Filter Modules * Filters * Flooring * Fume Hoods * HVAC Systems * Larninar Flow Units * Lighting * Mars * Modular Rooms...

Equipment.(Directory)
December 1, 2005... Acid Baths * Air Blowers, Ionizing * Air Guns * Atmospheric Chambers * Barrier Isolators * Biological Safety Cabiners * Cleaning Equipment * Custom Benches/Workstations * Dehumidifiers * Desiccator Cabinets * Environmental Test Chambers * Fume...

Cleanroom furniture.(Directory)
December 1, 2005... Benches * Cabinets * Carts * Chairs * Garment * Lockers * Receptacles, Waste * Shelving * Shelving * Stools * Tables [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A I S Countdown Ltd 44-1634-719422, www.aisltd.co.uk Advance Tabco 631-242-4800,...

Monitors & instruments.(Directory)(Directory)
December 1, 2005... Aerosol Generators * Air Pressure Meters * Air Pressure Monitors * Air Velocity Meters * Air Velocity Monitors * Charge Plate Monitors * Environmental Control Systems * Environmental Sensors * Facility Monitoring Systems * Filter Test Systems *...

Services.(Directory)
December 1, 2005... Airflow Analysis * Architectural Design * Certification * Cleanroom Moving * Consulting * Contamination Analysis * Contracting * Conventional Cleanroom Construction * Electrical Services * Engineering Services * Environmental Analysis/Testing *...

Supplies.(Directory)
December 1, 2005... Bags * Bottles * Boxes * Buckets * Cleaning Agents * Cleaning Supplies * Clip Boards * Disinfectant Solutions/Germicides * Dispensers * Dust Removers * Floor Finishes/Waxes/Sealers * Hand Cleaners/Conditioners * Labels * Mops * Notebook Binders...

Water, chemical, & gas systems and equipment.(Directory)
December 1, 2005... Combustible Gas * Filter Cartridges * Filter Housings * Filtration Systems * Fittings, Plastic * Flowmeters * Gas Cabiners * Hearers Mass Flow Controllers/Monitoring & Detection Systems * Microfiltration Filters * Piping, Double-Wall * Piping,...

Distributors.(Directory)
December 1, 2005... ACM Advanced Cleanroom [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Protoclean Corp 714-751-1152, www.advcleanroom.com AEGIS Environments 989-832-7170, www.microbeshield.com Airgas...

Glossary.
December 1, 2005... The terms and definitions included in this document generally have distinctive meanings within the context of contamination control. Terms having a more generic nature are not included in this document, their definitions as found in the...

Company directory: an alphabetical listing of industry manufacturers and distributors, including a brief description of each company's products and services.(Directory)
December 1, 2005... A I S Countdown Ltd [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Unit 33 Riverside, Medway City Estate, Rochester, Kent, UK ME2-4DP; 44-1634-719422, FAX: 44-1634-290269, E-Mail: sales@aisltd.co.uk, Web site: www.aisltd.co.uk Man Dir, Ron Cozens: Sls...

Simplex Isolation Systems.(Company Profile Advertisement)(Simplex Isolation Systems)
December 1, 2005... Simplex Isolation Systems 14500 Miller Ave., Fontana, CA 92336 Tel: 909-429-0117 Toll Free 800-854-7951 Fax: 909-429-0217 Web site: www.simplexisolationsystems.com MODULARITY AND INNOVATION -- The Story of Simplex...