CleanRooms articles from February 2009

CleanRooms archives from February 2009

No nanoworries?(from the editor)
February 1, 2009... I used to be concerned that inadequate precautions and safety systems were in place for the research, development, and manufacture of nanoscale products. Then I saw my worries were unwarranted. That's because in February of last year, the...

New techniques detect danger for the smallest consumers.(news)
February 1, 2009... The 2008 death of six infants in China due to melamine poisoning spurred international outrage and increasing concern about shortcomings in global food-safety monitoring strategies. The melamine contamination occurred when milk producers in...

Second life for semi equipment.(news)(Surplus Equipment Consortium Network)(Rite Track (West Chester, OH))(Tokyo Electron Ltd.)(Pure Air Systems (Gilbert, AZ) )
February 1, 2009... A growing number of companies are seeking buyers for surplus semiconductor wafer-processing gear. At the same time, others have to replace or change tools. The former's plight could be a windfall for the latter. However, reaping that...

RTP Co. establishes center for clean compounds.(PARTICLES)
February 1, 2009... Thermoplastic compounder RTP Co. has established a controlled environment for manufacturing clean compounds used in sensitive applications such as medical, electronic, and other industries at its Winona, MN headquarters location. Currently...

TSI acquires SystemPlus Technology.(PARTICLES)(TSI Inc. (Saint Paul, Minnesota))(SystemPlus Technology Pte Ltd.)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... TSI Inc., a provider of aerosol measurement technology, has acquired SystemPlus Technology Pte Ltd., a center for service and calibration located in Singapore, as a strategic addition to its Contamination Control business. SystemPlus meets...

Ultra Clean to manufacture products for FEI Co.(PARTICLES)
February 1, 2009... Ultra Clean Technology, a developer and supplier of critical subsystems for various electronics industries, and imaging and analysis systems provider FEI Co. have signed a global supplier agreement under which Ultra Clean will provide hosted...

Council works with FDA on peanut butter advisory.(PARTICLES)
February 1, 2009... The American Peanut Council is working with FDA to investigate which products may be affected by a manufacturer's recall due to Salmonella contamination. At this time, there is no indication that any jars of peanut butter sold in retail stores...

INTERPHEX 2009.(showguide)(Calendar)
February 1, 2009... NEW YORK CITY MARCH 17-19, 2009 JACOB K. JAVITS CONVENTION CENTER CONFERENCE HOURS Tuesday, March 17: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 18: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Thursday, March 19: 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. For...

Saving green by being green: today's chip fabricators seek a balance between cost- and energy-conscious solutions.(special report)
February 1, 2009... There is a lot of talk these days in the chip fabrication community about energy efficiency, resource management, and sustainable operations--the "greening" of the semiconductor industry, if you will. And rightly so: The manufacture of...

Packaging ultrapure chemicals in plastic: maintaining the high purity of chemicals during filling and packaging reduces the risk of contamination in semiconductor processes.(chemical packaging/handling)
February 1, 2009... In semiconductor manufacturing, contaminants in minute amounts can have devastating effects on microcircuits and, in turn, on the bottom line. Chemicals can be used to remove traces of organics, metals, oxide residues, and other contaminants...

Getting the bugs out: what will the next generation of media for cleanrooms bring?(microbial monitoring)
February 1, 2009... The advanced bio/pharmaceutical manufacturing world encompasses the development of sophisticated drug products and lifesaving medical devices, which places an unprecedented amount of importance on safety and accuracy. Pharmaceutical, biotech,...

Evaluating the activity of disinfectants against fungi: choose an antimicrobial chemistry that addresses mold isolates specific to your cleanroom operations.(cleanroom disinfection)
February 1, 2009... In pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device cleanrooms there is increasing incidence of mold growth, a situation that can lead to environmental monitoring excursions and operation suspensions. Although a facility shutdown is the worst case,...

Barrier isolators/laminar flow benches/workstations.(product spotlight)
February 1, 2009... Minienvironments and isolation equipment play an important role in reducing contamination through exposure to airborne particles and human contact. Developers of enclosures and accompanying workstation equipment must not only focus on the...

Cleanroom pass-through chambers.(new products)
February 1, 2009... BioSafe[TM] pass-through chambers meet requirements for clean, aseptic processing in biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, and other critical applications. The 304/316 electropolished stainless-steel pass-throughs feature a seamless design...

Wire-reinforced EPDM hose.(new products)
February 1, 2009... APEWF highly flexible hose is engineered to handle various fluids in applications requiring elevated pressure and vacuum. It is constructed with a smooth, white EPDM rubber core reinforced with a wire helix and multiple layers of durable...

Post-CMP cleaning solution.(new products)
February 1, 2009... PlanarClean[TM], a new generation of post-chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) cleaning solutions, is designed for advanced technology nodes, including 22-nm, and integrating copper with low-k dielectric. In qualification tests at nine...

Swab-rinse kits.(new products)
February 1, 2009... Swab-Rinse Kits (SRK) are used for hygiene monitoring and environmental sampling in pharmaceutical, food hygiene, cosmetics, and biological laboratories. The products offer increased ease of use for inspectors and quality analysts, both on-site...

Endoscope cleaner and reprocessor.(new products)
February 1, 2009... The EVOTECH[TM] endoscope cleaner and reprocessor is reportedly the first commercially available system to eliminate labor-intensive manual cleaning of endoscopes. The system features Integrated Minimum Effective Concentration (MEC) monitoring...

Static-dissipative workplace mat.(new products)
February 1, 2009... The Polysim 509 work surface mat is intended for ultrasensitive environments in the semiconductor, electronics, and optical industries. The mat is has permanent static-dissipative properties, is made from non-outgassing material, and does not...

Temperature humidity data logger.(new products)
February 1, 2009... The Model GDL digital graphic data logger can record and instantly display trends for temperature, humidity, and dewpoint. The display can show measurement trends in text or graphic format. Other features include a logging summary, which...

Impaction system for air monitoring.(new products)
February 1, 2009... Sartorius Stedim Biotech has developed a new system for sampling airborne microorganisms, BACTair[TM], that allows impaction onto culture media plates, where the plates function directly as collection heads. This means that the collection...

Biocontainer assemblies.(new products)
February 1, 2009... TepoFlex[TM] biocontainers are available in standard sizes up to 1000 L in 2-D and 3-D configurations, offering high performance for biomanufacturing operations. The biocontainers are available with a choice of Meissner's absolute rated...

Calendar.(Conference news)(Brief article)(Calendar)
February 1, 2009... To announce your organization's upcoming conferences and meetings (date, location, and information), e-mail: carriem@pennwell.com. MARCH 8-13 PITTCON 2009, 60th Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy....