CleanRooms articles from May 2003

CleanRooms archives from May 2003

Pall, Mykrolis go to the mat: patents on separation device used in point-of-use chemical dispense in question.(Pall Corp., Mykrolis Corp. in lawsuit over photoresist chemical filter pump)
May 1, 2003... BILLERICA, MASS.--Pall Corp. is now on the receiving end of patent infringement allegations. In early March, the East Hills, N.Y. purification technology developer was slapped with a lawsuit by Mykrolis Corp., a maker of liquid and gas...

Hygiene, clean production new themes for CleanRooms Europe 2003. (CleanZone).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... FRANKFURT, Germany--Clean production and hygiene are two new main themes for CleanRooms Europe 2003, a conference and exhibition that will feature more than 180 contamination control technology manufacturers and retailers that will be held at...

SARS hits semi hotbed.(Hong Kong, China, Singapore affected by severe acute respiratory syndrome)
May 1, 2003... SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.--Scientist and health officials worldwide are still contending with the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SAPS) outbreak, while industries employing contamination control technology are battening down proverbial hatches,...

Asyst, Solectron forge groundbreaking OEM deal: cleanroom automation maker moves production to Singapore.(original equipment manufacture)
May 1, 2003... SINGAPORE--The opening of a new 16,000-square-foot cleanroom by Solectron Corp. subsidiary Shinei International to serve its new client, Asyst Technologies Inc. (Fremont, Calif.), represents much more than just a standard OEM agreement between...

Air Energy Systems new identity: AES Clean Technology, Inc.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Air Energy Systems, a leading cleanroom design/builder and manufacturer, recently announced its new corporate identity and logo: AES Clean Technology, Inc. The new logo and identity reflect the company's growth and leadership position within in...

Cost effective modular cleanrooms from AES.
May 1, 2003... AES has just completed an internal study demonstrating the value of modular MSS Pharma cleanrooms when compared to "stick-built" construction. The study identified many value factors of the MSS modular system including initial cost, shortened...

Walkable cleanroom ceiling-maintenance access outside the cleanroom.(AES Clean Technology)
May 1, 2003... The MSS Pharma ceiling panel system is designed to accommodate the most stringent facility applications requiring a high level of aseptic detailing. The system is designed as a flush cleanroom ceiling, providing walk-on capabilities for...

APC: critical definitions for an advancing manufacturing community. (Viewpoint).
May 1, 2003... There's a buzz surrounding the topic of advanced process controls (APC) in the semiconductor manufacturing community; and like many freshly evolving, technologically-based concepts, the terms and applications are almost constantly being...

Milliken's ultra clean facility churns out two new wipers. (News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... SPARTANBURG, S.C -- Within months of opening an ISO Class 1 cleanroom laundry--the final processing point for its cleanroom and automotive wipers--Milliken & Co. has unveiled two new products with the help of "technology partners" Asahi Kasei...

New research sheds light on multi-talented UV. (News).(ultraviolet light)
May 1, 2003... CERRITOS, CALIF -- Seeing the ultraviolet light can be done in more ways than one, for not only does it kill, but it can also carve and characterize. A team of researchers at the University of Colorado proves this, saying extreme...

Dow transfers gloves to YTY. (Particles).(YTY Industry acquires Intacla polyurethane glove business)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... HONG KONG -- The Dow Chemical Co. has signed an agreement to transfer its Intacla polyurethane glove business to Malaysia-based YTY Industry. Although terms of the deal were not disclosed, Greg McDaniel, Dow Polyurethane's new business...

Aspiring ammonia. (Particles).(high-purity ammonia facility)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... PARSIPPANY, N.J. -- Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc., and its subsidiary, Matheson Gas Products Korea, have completed a high-purity ammonia facility in Chonan; Korea The facility is capable of producing and distributing ammonia in cylinder and bulk...

Perlos pumps up. (Particles).(cleanroom capacity)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... SUNDERLAND, U.K. -- Perlos Corp., a manufacturer of injection moldings and equipment, is investing around $l5 million to double its cleanroom capacity at its facility here. U.K. marketing manager Ian Jobling said the Finnish firm was...

Bad blood? (Particles).(blood supply safety and penalties)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... ROCKVILLE, Md. -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted a revised consent decree from the American Red Cross (ARC) that is aimed at ensuring the safety of the nation's blood supply. The revision includes financial penalties if...

Assay method aims at cleaner space exploration, cleanrooms. (News).(intracellular adenosine triphophosphate measurement)
May 1, 2003... PASADENA, CALIF. -- To boldly, and cleanly, go where no man has gone before is NASA's new mission, now that a team of biotechnologists from the California Institute of Technology has discovered that assay measurement of intracellular adenosine...

Happy birthday, life! (On the Beat).(fiftieth anniversary of discovery of DNA)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... It was just a simple black-and-white illustration, but the drawing of what looked like a twisted ladder will forever stitch life with its beautiful colors. Published in the British journal, NATURE, 50 years ago last month, the drawing and...

New tool could end filtration guesswork. (News).(atomic force microscopy)
May 1, 2003... BLACKSBURG, VA. -- Take a basketball and attach it to the end of a diving board, and you've got a life-size version of a sub-micron tool that could eliminate the guess work in determining how to remove contamination from solutions and usher in...

High purity gas systems: small leaks = big problems. (Setting the Standard).
May 1, 2003... When end users discuss high-purity gas systems, it's nearly impossible not to touch upon the considerable effort and expense required to install them. Designers, component manufacturers and installing contractors go to extraordinary lengths to...

Static electricity: understand it, fight it. (Electronics).
May 1, 2003... Static electricity receives a lot of press in many diverse publications. Most of this publicity, however, is unfavorable, portraying static electricity as an objectionable condition that can often be hazardous to both product and personnel. ...

Time for compounding pharmacies to incorporate proper validation. (Life Sciences).
May 1, 2003... Validation is away of life within the pharmaceutical industry. There is an absolute need to be assured that our facilities and processes are consistent and repeatable. The documentation of the facilities and processes can add value if a...

Time vault: as differences between the most used sterilization techniques become fewer, contract sterilization companies are competing for medical device manufacturing customers by reducing time-to-market. (Special Report).
May 1, 2003... In a world brimming with technological advancements, it seems almost impossible that a thriving and growing industry can rely on tried and true methods that are in some cases decades old. Yet, such is the lot of the contract sterilization...

APC: the next frontier in wafer-level contamination control. (Semiconductor Yeild Management).(advanced process control)
May 1, 2003... Many believe this highly touted discipline will be the ultimate yield-improving tool. Be prepared to dedicate the internal effort necessary to refine your process. The demand for advanced process control (APC) solutions continues to...

Automotive paint shops: current realities, future trends. (Paint Booth Advances).
May 1, 2003... As challenging paint materials are becoming increasingly common, automotive manufacturers are becoming more aware of the role contamination control plays in the ultimate goal-the emotional showroom experience. The automotive paint shop is...

Ultrasonic cleaning machine. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... SweepZone Ag ultrasonic cleaning systems are manufactured with AgION anti-microbial-coated stainless steel from AK Coatings. The AgION compound is applied to the steel to suppress the growth and migration of bacteria and other microorganisms....

Clean bench. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Intended for laboratory work, testing, manufacturing, inspection, and pharmaceutical operations, the Series 301 horizontal flow clean benches feature a Formica tabletop, a duplex outlet for auxiliary equipment, a wrap-around structural design...

Disposable capsule filters. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Designed to eliminate the time and expense associated with assembling, cleaning, and validating stainless-steel housings, Opticap XL and XLT disposable capsule filters are for use in linearly scaleable clarification, prefiltration and final...

Cleanroom robot. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... The LR Mate 200iB cleanroom robot has six degrees of freedom and a cleanliness rating of ISO Class 4 in optimal conditions, and ISO Class 5 in all other conditions. The robot can be used for material handling in such industries as laboratory...

Dustless air filter. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Both the Barnebey Disposable Cartridge 12 (BDC-12) and the Barnebey Dacor Disposable 2 (BDD-2) panel are designed to eliminate the risk of airborne particles, such as dirt and carbon dust. The BDC-12 and BDD-2 filters employ premium virgin...

Safety monitoring relay. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Designed to provide enhanced safety monitoring capabilities, the SR18A is intended for two-hand control, E-stop and safety guarding applications where five safety outputs are required. It features dual-channel inputs with three configuration...

Industrial fan ionizer. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... The 4064-1200 Ionmaster II supplies a high flow rate (90 cfm) of neutralizing ions to large static-charged areas, thereby eliminating static charge on parts and components. Applications include electronic assembly, molded parts, assembly lines,...

Small-footprint conveyor. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... With a conveyor height of 2 7/8 inches and an overall conveyor width that is 1 1/2 inches wider than the transport tray, the Quickdraw conveyor yields a footprint 50 percent smaller than conventional systems, according to the manufacturer. The...

Miniature ball valves. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Bi-directional flow valves with a one-piece seat/packing design, the MB8 Valves have a stainless-steel body and are pressure-rated at 2500 psig (172 bar) CWP. They are especially suitable for use on chemical plant sample lines that require a...

Softwall cleanroom. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... The Series 577 softwall cleanroom features a rugged and lightweight steel frame, clear polished vinyl curtains, motorized ceiling HEPA filters, and lights. Available in ISO Class 8 to ISO Class 4, the modular rooms can be furnished with a...

Filter quick-connect. (Inventor's Corner).
May 1, 2003... The cleanroom filter support system allows cleanroom filters, either HEPA or ULPA, to be installed and replaced easily with a grid of connectors (A) and rods (B) that are adjustable with a turnbuckle (C). Each filter unit is housed in a...

Shoe cover applicator. (Inventor's Corner).
May 1, 2003... The invention is a device that allows cleanroom end users to apply shoe covers by simply slipping a foot into the unit without ever handling the booty itself. The device has a body (A), a base (B) and a bin (C), which is configured to hold...

Cleanbox. (Inventor's Corner).
May 1, 2003... The cleanbox, which resembles a front-opening unified pod (FOUP), prevents contamination from not only external, but internal sources as well. It is comprised of a casing container (A) that forms the main body (B), a lid (C) for...

Cleanroom design: it's never a one-size-fits-all proposition. (Unfiltered).
May 1, 2003... Cleanrooms are not a one-size-fits-all proposition. If a room is under-designed, then expensive and time-consuming fixes may be required. And there is always the risk of distorted research data, economic losses and even catastrophic...