CleanRooms articles from July 2008

CleanRooms archives from July 2008

Still beating this drum.(Editorial)
July 1, 2008... I'm not hearing nearly enough about it in the general news, and maybe it's because the contamination control industry reaches into so many industries that the pattern seems so clear to me. But I can't believe how quietly and without protest the...

New-tech vaccine plant balances GMP with sustainability.(news)
July 1, 2008... At the opening of its vaccine-production plant in May, Novavax Inc. president and chief executive Rahul Singhvi, Sc.D., trumpeted not just the company's new vaccine technology but also the environmental sustainability features of the production...

Working Group cleans up at first session.(news)
July 1, 2008... As a first-time attendee at an Institute for Environmental Science and Technology (IEST) Working Group session, one probably doesn't expect an animated crowd of participants sticking neon Post-It[R] notes on the walls. But at the inaugural...

ITW Texwipe crosses pacific.(PARTICLES)
July 1, 2008... ITW Texwipe has opened a 7,000 [m.sup.2] manufacturing facility in Wujiang, Jiangsu Province, China. According to Texwipe, the new plant will increase its manufacturing capacity, provide opportunity for new product development, and supply...

NASA goes nano on biohazard detection.(PARTICLES)
July 1, 2008... NASA has developed a nanotechnology-based biosensor that can detect trace amounts of specific bacteria, viruses, and parasites. This biosensor will be used to help prevent the spread of potentially deadly biohazards in water, food, and other...

Fab forecast says 2008 market to dip, will rebound next year.(PARTICLES)
July 1, 2008... According to the World Fab Forecast report released by SEMI, spending on worldwide fab equipment is expected to show declines of about 17 percent in 2008, as more companies are forced to postpone fab projects due to global economic...

ASHRAE publishes airplane cabin air quality standard.(PARTICLES)
July 1, 2008... The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) addresses air cabin air quality in its new Standard 161-2007, Air Quality Within Commercial Aircraft. The standard, which covers issues such as temperature,...

Polypore completes acquisition of Yurie-Wide.(PARTICLES)(Polypore International Inc.)(Yurie-Wide Corp.)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... High-tech filtration supplier Polypore International has closed on the previously announced acquisition of 100 percent of the outstanding capital stock of Yurie-Wide Corp., a South Korean company, for approximately $23 million in cash,...

Sales of ultrapure water systems to reach $4 billion this year: semiconductor and power generation industries lead the pack in systems consumption.(your market analysis)
July 1, 2008... Taking into consideration key factors in the electronics, pharmaceutical, and power generation industries, the worldwide sales of ultrapure water (UPW) equipment, chemicals, and services likely will reach US$4 billion this year. This figure is...

SEMICON west 2008.(show guide)(Conference news)(Calendar)
July 1, 2008... SEMICON west JULY 14-18, 2008 MOSCONE CENTER, SAN FRANCISCO, CA EVENT HOURS Exhibits Tuesday, July 15-Wednesday, July 16 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Thursday, July 17 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Conference program runs from Monday,...

Fabs fight the neverending war on contamination: in the wafer fab, no matter how hard you fight, there are some battles you'll never win. The best you can do is stave off your enemy--molecular contamination--for as long as possible.(special report)
July 1, 2008... Since the beginning of wafer manufacturing, cleanroom operators have waged war on contaminants, relying on a growing collection of filters, monitors, and enclosed environments to prevent particles from crushing their yields. But for every step...

Achieving comprehensive fab monitoring with optical particle counters: contamination monitoring bolsters semiconductor manufacturers' efforts to keep up with shrinking critical dimensions and cost and energy reductions.(fab monitoring & reporting systems)
July 1, 2008... Contamination control in today's production facilities is specifically targeted at loss prevention, cost reduction, and process control. As critical dimensions shrink and pressure increases for cost and energy reduction in manufacturing,...

Is the glovesleeve the weak link of a containment system? To maximize containment, all aspects of the glove and sleeve must be routinely inspected and tested.(glovebox gloves)
July 1, 2008... As an isolator designer and builder ultimately responsible for operation, the question of the glovesleeve as a weak link is very complicated for this author. The application drives the wear, age, and how an operator performs the tasks to...

Achieving particle counting accuracy: ISO 21501 offers standard methodology for calibrating optical particle counters.(standards: particle counters)
July 1, 2008... ISO 21501 is a new family of standards describing the instruments and calibration requirements for determining particle size distribution using light interaction methods. It represents the culmination of work by instrumentation manufacturers...

Particle counters.(product spotlight)
July 1, 2008... Particle monitoring is an integral part of maintaining adequate cleanliness levels. Here's a selection of the latest particle counting equipment available. 100 LPM airborne particle counter The Biotest APC M3 was the first portable...

Aerosol photometer.(new products)
July 1, 2008... DOP Solutions' new SP200lite aerosol photometer, which has a digital readout, is easy to use and quick to set up. The instrument offers a unique damping system that ensures stable readings even when measuring highly variable concentrations. The...

Rotary vane pumps.(new products)
July 1, 2008... Pfeiffer Vacuum introduces PentaLine[TM] rotary vane pumps with a new optimized drive system that provides a cost-effective, environmentally friendly vacuum for applications in the low and medium range of [10.sup.-3] mbar. Available in pumping...

Disposable dosing system.(new products)
July 1, 2008... The Prevas disposable dosing system is designed for installation on liquid filling lines for vials, ampoules, and syringes. The system features a completely disposable product path and incorporates a bulk product bag, a positive...

Recirculating lab faucet.(new products)
July 1, 2008... Designed to provide clean water at the point of use, GF Piping Systems has introduced the new Type 530 AquaTap[TM] recirculating laboratory faucet. Featuring a patented flow-through head design that eliminates dead-legs and optimizes flow, the...

Tape sample kits.(new products)
July 1, 2008... UltraTape Industries, a division of Delphon Industries and manufacturer of adhesive tapes for critical environments, has announced the availability of sample kits for purchase through its web site. There are currently five sample kits...

Real-time gas analyzer.(new products)
July 1, 2008... Picarro has introduced what it says is the world's most sensitive real-time gas analyzer for trace HF detection, capable of measuring down to 10 ppt (lower detection limit) in ambient air. In addition to its high sensitivity, the analyzer...

Gowning room furnishings.(new products)
July 1, 2008... Terra Universal manufactures a comprehensive line of gowning room furnishings, including laminar flow storage cabinets, stainless-steel benches, and garb and parts dispensers that help ensure organized, space-efficient, effective garbing...

Process development and sample prep system.(new products)
July 1, 2008... The new Cogent[R] [micro]Scale tangential flow filtration (TFF) system for process development and low-volume sample preparation is an easy-to-use, semi-automated benchtop system that has been designed to fully support TFF process development...

Antimicrobial ergonomic pipette.(new products)
July 1, 2008... The Finnpipette F1 Series incorporates ergonomic features to effectively prevent the occurrence of repetitive strain injury (RSI) symptoms. The soft handle contours to the shape of the user's hand, and the improved 120[degrees] horizontally...

Filtered dust collector.(new products)
July 1, 2008... Oneida Air Systems' Dust Pod can turn a current single-stage or two-stage system into a cyclonic dust collector. The Dust Pod easily assembles in minutes and is powdercoat painted and seam welded. It is available in two filter configurations:...

Vibration isolation system offerings.(new literature)
July 1, 2008... Technical Manufacturing Corp.'s (TMC) comprehensive 2008 General Catalog presents its versatile line of precision vibration isolation systems including its most recent offerings in PZT technology. The catalog details the company's many standard...

Risk prevention data.(new literature)
July 1, 2008... For the first time, FM Global, one of the world's largest commercial and industrial property insurers, has released its previously exclusive property loss prevention engineering guidelines at no cost through its web site. FM Global's Property...

Resource for liquid handling.(new literature)(Website overview)
July 1, 2008... ARTEL, an expert in liquid handling quality assurance, has launched its new web site, www.artel-usa.com. Featuring a range of content covering topics from pipette calibration to performance verification of automated liquid handlers and proper...

Solar cell manufacturing info.(new literature)(Website overview)
July 1, 2008... DEK has launched a new web site dedicated purely to solar cell manufacture. DEKsolar. com delivers a valuable online resource for manufacturers looking to compete in today's emerging solar energy market. Providing a wealth of information on...

Calendar.(new literature)(Conference news)(Calendar)
July 1, 2008... AUGUST 3-6 International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) 2008, 95th Annual Meeting. Hyatt Regency Columbus, Columbus, OH. For more information: www.foodprotection.org SEPTEMBER 7-11 30th Annual EOS/ESD Symposium. Westin La...