CleanRooms articles from December 2008

CleanRooms archives from December 2008

Show me the quality.(from the editor)(Editorial)
December 1, 2008... What the heck are they teaching at the university business schools these days? Apparently, based on the brain trusts now running most of the world's banks and corporations, it's a curriculum pretty lean on economics and sound business practices...

Alliance targets orthogonal virus inactivation.(news)
December 1, 2008... Two German companies are cooperating to manufacture and market technology used to inactivate viruses in biopharmaceutical products. The collaboration, which has a proprietary ultraviolet-C (UVC) irradiation technique at its core, adds a...

IEST experts named convenors of new ISO 14644 nanotechnology effort.(news)(Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology)(Anne Marie Dixon and David Ensor)
December 1, 2008... A new nanotechnology Working Group (WG), formed in September by ISO Technical Committee 209 (ISO/TC 209) Cleanrooms and associated controlled environments, will begin work in 2009 on developing standards for the nanoscale. This pioneering WG is...

Shift in wafer manufacturing carries weight of environmental and energy concerns.(news)(ISMI (Austin, TX))
December 1, 2008... A focus on environmental responsibility and energy efficiency at this year's semiconductor manufacturing week, hosted in late October by the Sematech subsidiary ISMI (Austin, TX), could have far-reaching consequences, as the demand for...

Entegris to cut 200 jobs and close plant.(news)
December 1, 2008... As reported by Saint Paul, Minnesota-based Pioneer Press, Entegris, Inc., a supplier to the semiconductor and electronics industry, has announced it will close the larger of its two manufacturing plants in Chaska, MN, cutting 200 jobs, as the...

Waters publishes rapid method to detect melamine in infant formula for Chinese Ministry.(PARTICLES)
December 1, 2008... Waters Corp. has published a rapid method for the detection of melamine in infant formula and liquid milk as outlined by requirements of China's Ministry of Science and Technology (M.O.S.T.). The new method uses Waters[R] ACQUITY[R] TQD, liquid...

Stonhard helps achieve LEED certification.(PARTICLES)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... Stonhard is emphasizing its "green commitment" to assist customers seeking LEED certification. The company says most of its products can help accumulate LEED certification points in construction waste management, building reuse, recycled...

Comfort is key for cleanroom garment compliance: merging contamination control technology with garment comfort and ease of use reduces the risks to cleanroom operations.(industry innovators)
December 1, 2008... When people are uncomfortable, they get annoyed. They fidget, they get distracted, and they adjust whatever is irritating them to make it go away. Anyone who's ever worn a cleanroom bunny suit knows this is true. Although it has an impact on...

Something in the air: cleanroom operators in life sciences and microelectronics both require compliance to ISO standards for air cleanliness and instrument performance, finding continuous monitoring systems advantageous in the battle against airborne contaminants.(special report)
December 1, 2008... Airborne particulate contamination is a quality issue in both the life science and electronics sectors, but there is one overarching difference between their respective needs: Relatively speaking, those in bio/pharma are looking for "rocks in...

Cleanroom floors 'LEED' the way to greener facilities: what is the impact of environmental concerns on today's clean environments?(cleanroom flooring)
December 1, 2008... Green continues to be the buzzword of this era and permeates every aspect of our lives, from political arenas to the field of education to the building and construction industry. And as we consider fuel supplies and the potential threat of...

Modular cleanrooms.(product spotlight)
December 1, 2008... Modular hardwall and softwall cleanrooms can be found in a variety of industries and applications. The flexibility of the modular approach allows designers and operators to customize work areas at a lower cost and to accommodate tight...

Electrostatic voltage sensor.(new products)
December 1, 2008... The new TREK Model 875 electrostatic voltage sensor is designed for in-line monitoring of electrostatic charge build-up, which if left unchecked disrupts manufacturing processes and/or causes product degradation and early life failure of...

Downflow workstations.(new products)
December 1, 2008... The new DWS range of downflow workstations from Air Science provides operator safety where routine work is being carried out. The units operate at low noise levels. Because they recirculate, they do not exhaust expensive conditioned and/or...

Capacitance pressure sensors.(new products)
December 1, 2008... Servoflo now offers the Alpha Instruments pressure sensor line, made in Massachusetts. Alpha Instruments offers capacitance-based pressure sensors that measure 0.10 in. to 100 in. of water column. All models have a bi-directional version,...

High-speed filling, stoppering, crimping equipment.(new products)
December 1, 2008... Bausch Advanced Technology Group has introduced the Type 550 machine for aseptic filling and stoppering of vials and the new Type 551 crimping machine, which can be directly inline with the Type 550 or used as a standalone unit. The...

Online moisture analyzer.(new products)
December 1, 2008... Utilizing microwave resonance technology, moisture content data (multiple readings per second) can be automated with the Sartorius PMD300 moisture analyzer series, or if desired, immediate feedback can be realized via manual process control....

Cleanroom hoist.(new products)
December 1, 2008... The CM Lodestar cleanroom hoist can take the place of food-processing hoists and electronic-room hoists with one model line. The hoist is also suitable for medical/hospital environments where cleanliness is an optional and desired quality....

Sterile cartridge filters.(new products)
December 1, 2008... Millipore Corp. has launched its new Solvex cartridge filters for validated, robust, and cost-efficient sterile filtration for solvent-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Solvex filters are suitable for the filtration of a wide...

Speed controller for environmental applications.(new products)
December 1, 2008... SmartFan[R] Nimbus-HP is a compact, TRIAC-based fan, pump, and motor controller designed for OEM applications in the HVAC, electronics, and industrial controls markets. The microprocessor based control is designed for applications such as...

Additive-free biocontainers.(new products)
December 1, 2008... Meissner's TepoFlex[TM] biocontainers are part of its One-Touch[TM] family of single-use processing solutions. TepoFlex[TM] biocontainers are available in standard sizes up to 1,000 L in 2D and 3D configurations for biomanufacturing operations....

Remote air particle counter.(new products)
December 1, 2008... MET ONE 7000 Series remote airborne particle counters are designed to meet requirements of the new ISO 21501 calibration standard. With a sensitivity range of 0.3-10 [micro]m and flow rates of 2.83 LPM or 28.3 LPM, the device is designed to...

Solar-cell temperature profiling system.(new products)
December 1, 2008... Datapaq's solar cell temperature-profiling system was created to monitor the wafer temperature as it travels through the furnace, without disrupting production. The system can be used for various thermal processes including contact...

Keyboard for medical environments.(new products)
December 1, 2008... The InduProofmed keyboard is designed to minimize the risk of health-care-associated infections in critical medical environments. Conventional keyboards have spaces between the keys and housing tray that offer an ideal living space for germs;...

Vibration-damping optical tables.(new products)
December 1, 2008... Kinetic Systems, Inc. (KSI) now offers five basic performance levels for its vibration-damping optical tables, each customizable for a specific application. They are available in sizes up to 6 x 20 ft and in thicknesses up to 36 in. All tables...

Expanded oven line.(new products)
December 1, 2008... Jeio Tech's expanded line of Lab Companion ovens now includes 11 models to satisfy the majority of laboratory applications. Lab Companion offers forced convection, natural convection, economy, and vacuum model ovens. The forced convection...

Hybrid multichannel pipette.(new products)
December 1, 2008... The Thermo Scientific Matrix Hybrid Multichannel pipette combines the lightweight feel and control of a manual pipette with the automatic volume adjustment of an electronic pipette. Ergonomically designed for one-handed pipetting, the...

Online 3D CAD modeling service.(new products)
December 1, 2008... Universal Air filter has reduced 3D CAD air filter model delivery time to a matter of minutes with its web-accessible drawings for designers, resulting in expedited design and production times. Engineers can configure custom air filters and...

Accumulation conveyor.(new products)
December 1, 2008... The XLR is the newest addition to MagStar's Quickdraw[R] slip roller accumulation conveyor line. The brushless motor provides speed control, variable up to 90 FPM. The XLR offers low power consumption and simple installation and maintenance for...

Heavy-duty ESD smock.(new products)
December 1, 2008... Desco's groundable static control garment meets the required limit of ANSI/ESD S20.20-2007. When properly worn, it shields ESD-susceptible devices from electrostatic charges on workers' clothing. The fabric is 63 percent polyester/34 percent...

HVAC&R commissioning guidance.(new literature)
December 1, 2008... ASHRAE Guideline 1.1, HVAC&R Technical Requirements for the Commissioning Process, describes the technical requirements for the application of the commissioning process described in ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005 that will verify that the HVAC&R...

Product selection tools.(new literature)
December 1, 2008... To simplify PPE product selection for distributors, safety professionals, and customers, Kimberly-Clark Professional has enhanced its interactive, online product selection tools. The Product Selection Tool, Chemical Resistance Database, and...

Surface cleanliness standard.(new literature)
December 1, 2008... ISO DIS 14644-9 Cleanrooms and associated controlled environments--Classifi cation of surface particle cleanliness is available from IEST. This new ISO Draft International Standard describes the classifi cation of particle contamination levels...

Instrumentation and control.(new literature)
December 1, 2008... Dwyer Instruments has announced a new 562-page 2009 Catalog, available at http://www.dwyer-inst.com/literature.cfm. Dwyer produces a broad range of measurement and control instruments for pressure, temperature, level, fl ow, and other related...

Calendar.(Conference news)(Calendar)
December 1, 2008... To announce your organization's upcoming conferences and meetings (date, location, and information), e-mail: carriem@pennwell.com. JANUARY 9 Deadline for abstracts for ESDA 31st Annual Electrical Overstress/Electrostatic Discharge...

Apparel.(Directory)(Table)
December 1, 2008... apparel APRONS Company Disposable Reusable Sterile Aramark Cleanroom Services Downers Grove, IL 800-759-0102; www.aramark-cleanroom.com ...

Cleaning supplies.(Directory)
December 1, 2008... cleaning supplies Company Buckets Dispensers Dust Removers Aramark Cleanroom Services * Downers Grove, IL 800-759-0102; www.aramark-cleanroom.com Contec Inc ...

Cleanroom packaging.(Buyers guide)
December 1, 2008... cleanroom packaging PACKAGING Company Bottles Boxes Labels Antistatic * Fisher Container Corp * Buffalo...

Components: engineering & rooms.(Directory)(Table)
December 1, 2008... components: engineering & rooms AIR Company Curtains Handling Showers Diffusers Systems * Clean Air...

Equipment: cleaning, containment.(Buyers guide)
December 1, 2008... equipment: cleaning, containment AIR GUNS Company Acid Air Automation Ionizing Baths Blowers, ...

Furniture & supplies.(Directory)(Table)
December 1, 2008... furniture & supplies CABINETS Company Benches Garment HEPA-filtered Storage * BEVCO Waukesha, WI...

Monitors & instruments.(Buyers guide)
December 1, 2008... monitors & instruments AIR Company Aerosol, Aerosol, Pressure Generators Photometers Meters * Biotest...

Series RH Humidity/Temperature Transmitter.(relative humidity)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... Demanding humidity/temperature applications require the Series RH Transmitter which offers high accuracy, long-term stability, and reliable operation. The Series RH is designed for monitoring and controlling humidity or both humidity and...

Series 641 Air Velocity Transmitter.
December 1, 2008... Monitor clean air flow into rooms. Unit has optional bright LED display. All 641 models include 16 field-selectable ranges. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Series 641RM Air Velocity Transmitter with Cable.
December 1, 2008... For ducts located in unviewable areas, use the 641-RM-LED. This unit provides various lengths of cable so the transmitter and its display can be mounted where operators can easily view the process reading. For clean air flow this transmitter...

Series 610 Differential Pressure Transmitter.
December 1, 2008... Designed specifically for clean rooms and critical environments, D.P. transmitters measure low pressures down to 0.1? w.c. at 0.25% F.S. accuracy. Removeable process head and detachable terminal block allow for quick and easy installation....

Series FLST Duct Mounted Airflow Measurement Station.
December 1, 2008... Obtain total average air flow in plant air supply ducts. Units are available for various size ducts from 8" to 120". [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

FREE 2009 Dwyer Catalog.
December 1, 2008... Over 5,000 products available! Your Preferred Source for a complete range of practical and affordable instrumentation. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.dwyer-inst.com

Service design, maintenance, training.(Directory)(Table)
December 1, 2008... service design, maintenance, training Company Architectural Certification Consulting Design * ACM Advanced Cleanroom * * Microclean Santa...

Distributors.(Buyers guide)
December 1, 2008... distributors REGIONS Company Central/Texas Global Midwest National * ACM Advanced Cleanroom * Microclean Santa Ana, CA...

Glossary.(Glossary)
December 1, 2008... 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.(Directory)
December 1, 2008... AAF International (American Air Filter) AAF International (American Air Filter) 10300 Ormsby Park Pl, Suite 600, PO Box 35690, Louisville, KY 40232-5690; 502-637-0011, 888-228-7007, FAX: 888-228-8008, E-Mail: info@aafintl.com, Web...

Schedule of events.(Table)(Brief article)(Calendar)
December 1, 2008... Exhibition Hours Tuesday 24 March 2009 10:00 - 17:00 Wednesday 25 March 2009 10:00 - 18:30 Thursday 26 March 2009 10:00 - 16:00 Onsite Registration Hours Registration Area - Hall 8, Neue Messe Stuttgart Monday...

One day workshop.
December 1, 2008... Tuesday 24 March 2009 - 09:30 - 16:30 CONTAMINATION CONTROL ESSENTIALS - ONE DAY WORKSHOP Presenter: Dr. Hans H. Schicht, President, Dr Hans Schicht LTD, Switzerland [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Presented by...

Conference programme.
December 1, 2008... The course is presented in English; simultaneous translation into German will be provided CONFERENCE THEME: IMPROVING PRODUCTIVITY AND LOWERING LIFE-CYCLE COSTS TUESDAY 24 MARCH 2009 TRACK 1 - SOLAR/PHOTOVOLTAICS MANUFACTURING...

European Annex 1 conference.(European Compliance Academy)(European Union. Good Manufacturing Practice)(Conference news)
December 1, 2008... Participants of CleanRooms Europe will be entitled to a 10% discount to the ECA's Annex 1 Conference [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] More information about ECA can be obtained on the Website www.gmp-compliance.org MONDAY 23 MARCH 2009 -...