CleanRooms articles from March 2007

CleanRooms archives from March 2007

Common cause.(from the editor)
March 1, 2007... I don't usually, if ever, review industry trade shows on this page, even when they're our own events. However, I am going to talk about the Food Safety and Security Summit held earlier this month in Washington, DC, because I think there were...

Semiconductor Cleanrooms 101: Cleanroom training pays off in Texas.(news)
March 1, 2007... Kelly Freeman, a physics major at Texas State University in San Marcos, wanted ID explore her employment options and boost her chances of finding a job. So she took an internship with ATDF (Austin, TX), a nanoelectronics research and...

Two new certificate programs at ESTECH 2007.(news)
March 1, 2007... The Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology (IEST) will offer two new certificate programs to contamination control professionals at ESTECH 2007, the organization's annual technical meeting and exposition being held April 29-May...

BOC Edwards donates equipment to nanotech research program.(news)
March 1, 2007... BOC Edwards, a leading supplier of semiconductor equipment and services, recently donated a dense fluid processor system to the MassNanoTech Institute, a campuswide nanoscale science and engineering initiative at the University of...

BASF production plant nears completion.(news)
March 1, 2007... BASF's new production plant for semiconductor process chemicals is on track for completion by end of 2007, according to a recent press release from the company Construction of the new facility which is part of BASF's Electronic Material Center...

Pilot program aims to improve recall process.(news)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... In recent weeks there have been a number of food-related recalls--from baby food to peanut butter. As a consumer, it can sometimes be difficult to identify--and thus, avoid--recalled products. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is trying to...

MEMS company breaks ground on new expansion.(PARTICLES)
March 1, 2007... Microcline Inc. (Edmonton, Alberta; www.micralyne.com), an independent MEMS microfabrication company, has begun a facility expansion that will feature the deployment of 10,000 square feet of new manufacturing space within the existing building,...

Lab overstock available.(PARTICLES)
March 1, 2007... Best Lab Deals, Inc. (Garner, NC; www.bestlabdeals.com), an international distributor of laboratory equipment and supplies, has received over $6 million worth of ThermoFisher overstock, demo and scratch-and-dent inventory, including items such...

Construction of [NF.sub.3] production facility underway.(PARTICLES)
March 1, 2007... Air Products (Lehigh Valley, PA; (www.airproducts.com), supplier of industrial and specially gases, has begun the first construction phase of its nitrogen trifluoride ([NF.sub.3]) plant in Ulsan, Korea. [NF.sub.3] is used as a chamber cleaning...

ISO/FDIS 146446, Vocabulary, available.(news)
March 1, 2007... The Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology (IEST) has announced that the final draft International Standard (FDIS) version of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Standard 14644-6, Cleanrooms and controlled...

Interphex New York City.(show preview)(Conference news)
March 1, 2007... APRIL 24-26, 2007 JACOB K. JAVITS CONVENTION CENTER, NEW YORK CITY INTERPHEX 2007[TM] Conference & Exhibition CONFERENCE HOURS Tuesday, April 24:9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 25:9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. ...

IEST: building on its strengths: innovation, agility, flexibility and personalized service enable IEST to pursue its mission.(setting the standard)(Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology)
March 1, 2007... Giant conglomerates and mergers dominate today's corporate world. Therefore, it is not surprising that not-for-profit organizations too are feeling economic and marketing pressures to follow the path of expansion into new areas. The challenge...

The future for fan filter units; FFU market expected to grow through 2010.(your market analysis)
March 1, 2007... A fan filter unit (FFU) consists of a small blower with a matched fan, an optional digital or solid-state speed controller, and a HEPA/ULPA filter, all enclosed in an aluminum or stainless-steel box. The unit maintains specific airflow and is...

Advanced aseptic processing technology: for products that can't be terminally sterilized, aseptic processing offers the best solution.(special report)(Cover story)
March 1, 2007... Advanced aseptic processing strategies offer manufacturers the best solution for protecting the quality and safety of their products and for ensuring the highest contamination control standards possible for products that cannot be terminally...

Negative-stiffness vibration isolation targets nanotechnology instrumentation: as nanotech applications become more diverse, the need for reliable vibration control has become increasingly critical.(nanotechnology)
March 1, 2007... It wasn't too long ago that deciding where to locate your scanning probe microscope was a simple endeavor: put it in the basement where the ambient vibration is minimized. But now; with nanotechnology applications growing exponentially,...

New line of remote particle counters.(product spotlight)
March 1, 2007... Adams Instruments announces the introduction of its new line of remote particle counters. The R-Series Remote Particle Counter can be integrated using either Ethernet (TCP/IP) or Serial Modbus RTU communications, and it can be powered over its...

Portable airborne particle counter.(product spotlight)
March 1, 2007... The APC M3 from Biotest is a portable airborne particle counter that samples at a rate of 100 LPM (liters per minute). It is capable of measuring one cubic meter of air in only 10 minutes, thereby helping pharmaceutical manufacturers increase...

Particle counters for controlled production environments.(product spotlight)
March 1, 2007... For forty years, CLiMET has manufactured particle counters to validate and monitor airborne particles in controlled production environments. With seven patents in the field of particle count, CLiMET offers such products as: Cl-150t, a portable,...

Portable APC with long laser life.(product spotlight)
March 1, 2007... The Met One 3400 Series Portable Airborne Particle Counter from Hach Ultra features faster sampling, ease of use and reduced technician time. Available in two flow rates, 50 L/min or 28.3 L/min, and a sensitivity range of 0.3 to 25 microns, the...

Air sampler calibration.(product spotlight)
March 1, 2007... According to Good Laboratory Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices, the functionality of a microbiological air sampler should be evaluated regularly to ensure that it's working according to the manufacturer's specifications. The new...

Synthetic paper for particle counters.(product spotlight)
March 1, 2007... For nearly 15 years, Liberty Paper has been a custom converter of direct thermal recording papers made of a clean, synthetic, polypropylene substrate, which will not emit particulates into the clean environment. Custom sizes and packaging are...

Remote particle counter.(product spotlight)
March 1, 2007... The Lighthouse Remote Particle Counter 5104V, the latest release from Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions, meets the stringent requirements of today's aseptic processing applications. It was designed to operate in CLASS 1 DIV 2 hazardous...

Portable particle counter.(product spotlight)
March 1, 2007... The SOLAIR 1001+ from Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions is a portable particle counter with a sensitivity of 0.1 micron and a flow rate of 0.01 CFM (0.28 3 LPM). It features a wide dynamic range up to 20.0 microns. Utilizing a color, 5.7-inch...

Handheld particle counter.(product spotlight)
March 1, 2007... The HandiLaz Mini from ParticleMeasuringSystems is an economically designed, simple-to-use handheld that counts particles as small as 0.3 micron. Designed to be a cost-effective, quality handheld, this counter weighs only 1.5 pounds and...

Particle instrument trade-In program.(product spotlight)
March 1, 2007... TSI offers a particle instrument trade-in program, available through the end of 2007. For select instruments, TSI offers a trade-in discount of up to 15 percent, credited toward the purchase of a new instrument, when you tender an equivalent...

UV irradiation for small systems.(new products)
March 1, 2007... The new V-Ray [TM] FO system from Ultraviolet Devices, Inc. (UVDI) is designed to deliver an optimum level of UV for larger multi-row HVAC systems common to fan coils, ceiling-mount unit ventilators, rooftop units and heat pumps, effectively...

Transparent conductive coatings.(new products)
March 1, 2007... Agiltron Inc. now offers its transparent conductive coating service. This coating can be applied conform ally to objects of nearly all shapes, sizes and materials, including plastics and glass. The nanocomposite paint features optical clarity,...

Germicidal UVC lamp.(new products)
March 1, 2007... American Ultraviolet Company has introduced the Eliminator RPT [TM] AC Wall System to provide germicidal protection against organisms that could grow on the condensing coils in self-contained air conditioning wall units. It also purifies the...

Microscope enclosure.(new products)
March 1, 2007... The [C0.sub.2] Microscope Cage Incubator from Okolabs is designed to maintain all the required environmental conditions for cell culture around the microscopy workstation. Temperature, [CO.sub.2]/air mixture, and humidity are precisely...

Flow Indicator.(new products)
March 1, 2007... Dwyer Instruments, Inc. has released its Series FIP Pulse Input Flow Indicator, a flow-rate/totalizer/batch controller suitable for almost any flow application involving a pulse signal. Features include: 7-segment LED display that provides up...

Disposable air sampler head.(new products)
March 1, 2007... The new Dispo Head from international pbi is a disposable aspirating head for microbiological air monitoring. Made from antistatic resin plastic, the disposable head is triple-packed, irradiated, and comes with certification of sterilization...

Ultrasonic cleaner.(new products)
March 1, 2007... Tovatech LLC, a distributor for Elm a GmbH, now offers the Elmasonic E ultrasonic cleaner, a new product line designed for cleaning metal, glass, electronics and plastic parts. It features digital sweep technology, which continuously shifts the...

Self-adhesive, disposable eyewear.(new products)
March 1, 2007... SharkLids EyeGear, Inc. now offers MEDshields [R] self-adhesive, disposable eyewear for medical personnel. Less than 0.25 mm thick and weighing less than 3 grams, the NFPA-compliant eyewear offers good protection and, according to the company,...

Ductless Fume Hood.(new products)
March 1, 2007... Purair 5 Ductless Fume Hoods from Air Science USA feature a high level of operator protection where routine work is being carried out. The ductless design eliminates installation costs and allows the unit to be positioned over a sink or...

Silicone bottle stoppers.(new products)
March 1, 2007... AdvantaPure has announced the availability of injection-molded silicone bottle stoppers for containers such as carboys, flexible storage systems, laboratory apparatus and bottles, and sampling and storage vessels. Manufactured in a cleanroom...

Disposable nitrile gloves.(new products)
March 1, 2007... Disposable glove supplier Sempermed [R] has announced its SemperGuard [TM] Industrial Nitrile Powdered and Powder-Free Gloves. Made from a synthetic polymer exhibiting rubber-like characteristics, these gloves are an option for individuals who...

Misting air shower.(new products)
March 1, 2007... Misting Air showers from Atmos-Tech Industries offer the benefits of a traditional air shower, plus the added value of a misting system. The air shower cycle scrubs the occupant or equipment with high-velocity HEPA-filtered air, while I ...

Clear polyurethane hose.(new products)
March 1, 2007... The Flexaust Company offers a new line of rugged, wire-reinforced, clear polyurethane hose that is self-extinguishing and halogen-free for use in a wide range of ventilation, evacuation, ducting, and material-transfer applications. Flexaust...

Cleanroom oven.(new products)
March 1, 2007... The No. 836 is a 750[degrees]F electrically-heated, Class 100 cleanroom oven from Grieve. The oven measures 36"W x 36"D x 39"H.A 1,000 CFM, 1.5 HP recirculating blower maintains horizontal airflow across the load, and 30 KW installed in Incoloy...

Air sampler.(new products)
March 1, 2007... Coriolis [R] [mu] from Bertin Technologies is a new air sampler designed to capture airborne biological particles, such as bacteria, fungi and pollen. Its patented cyclonic technology delivers a liquid sample that is compatible with...

Filter Housing.(new products)
March 1, 2007... MKS Instruments, Inc. has introduced the Series 26 Single Round Filter Housing for a wide range of gas and liquid filtration applications in biopharmaceutical processes. Its modular design and highly polished surface finish provide for an...

Broad-spectrum disinfectant.(new products)
March 1, 2007... Contec has introduced Accel TB, a patented colorless liquid cleaning and disinfecting solution made with accelerated a hydrogen peroxide (AHP [TM]). This intermediate-level disinfectant is EPA-registered, safe, and fast-acting, with a...

Retrofit filter cartridges.(new products)
March 1, 2007... HemiPleat[TM] retrofit cartridges from Farr Air Pollution Control (APC) can be used to upgrade performance of, or solve problems with, existing dust collector systems. The patent-pending pleating technology opens up the pleats uniformly for...

Prefilled swabs for cleaning wires, cables.(new products)
March 1, 2007... Puritan Medical Products has announced its new PurSwab [R] Popule swab, designed to easily clean fiber-optic wires and cables. The swab comes prefilled with 99 percent isopropyl alcohol. The user squeezes the handle between thumb and forefinger...

Modular cleanroom walls.(new products)
March 1, 2007... Series 901 modular cleanroom walls from Clean Air Products are available in three standard designs, with custom sizes and shapes available to suit various application needs. They provide a versatile modular wall system designed for high-quality...

Filtration, containment system.(new products)
March 1, 2007... The ABSOLUT Cephir High Filtration/Containment System from Fette is equipped with a self-cleaning HEPA filter to remove and contain high volumes of even extremely fine dust particulate from the exhaust air of production machines. The unit has...

Sound, Vibration manual.(new literature)
March 1, 2007... NEBB has released the second edition of the Procedural Standards for Measurement of Sound and Vibration manual, which has been entirely rewritten and focuses on the measurement and reporting techniques for obtaining sound and vibration data...

Catalog for indoor monitoring apps.(new literature)
March 1, 2007... The 2007 indoor Monitoring product catalog from Onset Computer Corporation offers product descriptions, specifications, and prices for a Hill line of PC- and Mac-based HOBO [R] data loggers for indoor monitoring applications. A number of new...

Loss prevention resources.(new literature)
March 1, 2007... The newly updated 2007 Property Loss Prevention Resource Catalog from FM Global contains loss prevention resources to help facility, plant and risk managers prevent fires, equipment breakdown and the damaging effects of, Mother Nature. The...

Webcast wrap-up: the plain truth about USP <797>: attendee questions from the CleanRooms Webcast are answered.(compounding corner)
March 1, 2007... On January 30, 2007, CleanRooms hosted its second Webcast focused on USP . With participation from members of the USP Expert Committee, now evaluating proposed revisions to the Chapter, the presentation put to rest some of the "urban legends"...

Differences in sterility assurance for manufacture vs. compounding: comparing and contrasting requirements for facilities, components and gowning.(unfiltered)
March 1, 2007... The following statement by the FDA highlights the critical factors that are required to perform aseptic manipulations, whether it is in pharmaceutical manufacturing or compounding preparations in a pharmacy setting: "In an aseptic process, the...

Calendar.(Calendar)
March 1, 2007... To announce your organization's upcoming conferences and meetings (date, location, and information), e-mail: angelag@pennwell.com. APRIL 4-5 Instrument Design and Technology Symposium 2007. Marriott Lincolnshire Resort, Lincolnshire,...