CleanRooms articles from May 2004

CleanRooms archives from May 2004

ISO releases final draft of separative devices standard.(International Organization for Standardization)
May 1, 2004... ROLLING MEADOWS, III. -- When the ISO Technical Committee 209. ISO/TC 209, sat down to hammer out a draft standard on separative devices, the members--some from the semiconductor side and some from the life science side--immediately concluded...

SIA to pick cancer study contractor by end of the year.(News)
May 1, 2004... SAN JOSE, CALIF. -- The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) says a contractor will be in place by the end of the year to conduct a retrospective epidemiological cancer study among U.S. chip fabrication employees. The selection process...

Titania nanotube arrays promise self-cleaning, hydrogen-sensing ability.(News)(titania nanotube arrays)
May 1, 2004... UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Scientists at Penn State University have demonstrated the hydrogen-sensing and self-cleaning capabilities of cost-effective titania nanotube arrays--a technology that could provide a two-fold benefit for cleanrooms and...

John Haystead named new CleanRooms editor.(News)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... John Haystead, most recently chief editor of Pharm Tech magazine, an Advanstar publication, has been named new chief editor for CleanRooms. With more than 25 years of experience in writing and managing editorial for publications focusing...

Two researchers unveil springboard to new particle detection systems.(professors Rashid Bashir and Harold Craighead into new innovations)
May 1, 2004... WEST LAFAYETTE, IND. -- Rashid Bashir, a Purdue University associate professor of electrical and biomedical engineering, recently unveiled a technique that could provide a springboard--literally--to new particle detection systems. ...

Particles.
May 1, 2004... Clearant conquers SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Clinical findings presented at the recent annual meeting of the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons shows that patients who received human tissue allograft implants treated with the...

Sematech, Texas form center for next-gen semiconductor research.(News)
May 1, 2004... AUSTIN, TEXAS -- The late March announcement of the creation of the Advanced Materials Research Center (AMRC) here marked a $40 million down payment on a $200 million promise from Texas Governor Rick Perry to the semiconductor research...

Cleanroom ergonomic seating fills many roles.(Setting the Standard)
May 1, 2004... Properly designed seating fills a multifaceted role in a cleanroom. Ergonomic chairs provide comfort and support for workers, helping them stay productive. These chairs also help maintain the integrity of the cleanroom, providing airborne...

Stopped at the border: a separate nanotechnology clean area captures two contrasting cleanroom processes.(SpecialReport)
May 1, 2004... John Weaver is facing potential contamination-control problems. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] So, as facility manager of the Brick Nanotechnology Center at Purdue University (West Lafayette, Ind.), Weaver is taking steps to combat the...

Temperature sensor.(Inventor's Corner)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Changes in temperature can affect processes in semicon-ductor and microelectronics cleanrooms, and this invention is a temperature-sensing device that monitors fluctuations. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The device has an element made of an...

Cleanroom escalator.(Inventor's Corner)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... In a cleanroom having a number of floors at different levels, an escalator (A) is disposed between these floors (B) for transporting products (C) between the floors. A self-propelled vehicle (D) is used for transporting products between. The...

Controlling electrostatic contamination in cleanroom manufacturing: eliminating static charge in high technology and life science applications results in improved yield and quality, and lower costs for maintenance and rework.(ESD Control)
May 1, 2004... The undesirable effects of electrostatic charge make it more difficult to maintain high levels of product quality and yield in cleanrooms. Particle contamination, electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage, and equipment problems are the result of...

Improving production, maintaining GMPs with a revamped purified water system: a drug manufacturer meets growing production and purity demands by using bead and crevice-free fusion technology to build upon existing polyvinylidene fluoride piping.(Piping and Valves)
May 1, 2004... At a pharmaceutical production facility in Germany, a concept was conceived to optimize production while maintaining actual GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices). To achieve the required plan, production had to be relocated along with the...

Oxygen analyzer.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... The battery-powered Series 3520 portable trace oxygen analyzer features a long-life electrochemical sensor. Measuring ranges from 0 to 10,000 ppm to 0 to 50 ppm are available. Options include sample pump, in-line filter, pressure regulator,...

Silicone-covered hose.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... Silicone Jacketed Hose features a cover of pure silicone encasing stainless steel over-braided PTFE hose to solve high-temperature handling and cleanliness problems. The silicone resists heat transfer, protecting technicians and workers from...

Portable particle counter.(CleanRooms East 2004 Attendees' Choice)
May 1, 2004... Offering a sensitivity of 0.5 [micro]m and a flow rate of 1.0 cfm (28.3 LPM) with a dynamic range up to 25.0 [micro]m, the Solair 5100+ line of laser particle counters was the attendees' favorite, by popular vote, at the CleanRooms East 2004...

Validation packages.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... To help users maintain best industry practices amid expanded FDA regulations, Filamatic documentation packages include Installation Qualification (IQ) and Operational Qualification (OQ) protocols. For the novice, the packages can provide one or...

Differential pressure measurement.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... Pascal transmitters are suitable for monitoring and controlling low differential air pressures from 0 to 100 Pa with an accuracy of +/-0.05 Pa, a resolution of 0.016 Pa and an over-pressure resistance up to 2 bars. The sensors detect the mass...

Formaldehyde gas monitor.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... The TG-1900KBP formaldehyde gas monitor is a direct-reading, compact instrument with digital display. It uses a patented gas membrane galvanic sensor that never needs to be replaced, according to the company. The manufacturer claims the sensor...

Three-step mat.(ESD Abatement)
May 1, 2004... For the industry-recommended "three steps" for 99 percent removal of foot contamination, the 3-Step Mat is a washable, static-dissipative, contamination-control mat that features the manufacturer's high-tack polymer surface. The mat features a...

Anti-skid shoe cover.(ESD Abatement)
May 1, 2004... Disposable contamination-control shoe covers are lightweight yet designed for durability and comfort. Made of nonwoven 100 percent spunbound polypropylene with stitched seams, the covers feature a 20-inch conductive ribbon on the sole, and...

Anti-static fabric.(ESD Abatement)
May 1, 2004... Ground Zero grounded garments are designed to protect against particulate contamination and uncontrolled static discharge. Lab coats and coveralls include electrically connected hoods and conductive footwear that are made of Class...

Cleanroom chairs.(ESD Abatement)
May 1, 2004... EA Series narrow-back ergonomic cleanroom chairs are for intense work requiring upper torso stability and mobility plus eye-hand coordination. The chairs are available with performance packages for ISO Class 3 through Class 6 cleanroom...

Reusable woven polyester.(ESD Abatement)
May 1, 2004... WK 3000 material is woven from 100 percent filament polyester yarn with carbon fibers laced into a stripe throughout the material. This durable fabric is designed to repel fluids, prevent particulation and dissipate static electricity. The...

Shelf grounding.(ESD Abatement)
May 1, 2004... The ESD Clip electrically connects a wire shelf to a shelf post to reduce electrostatic discharge risks caused by ungrounded shelving. The manufacturer claims the clip installs quickly without tools, and provides visual indication that the...

Low-sulfur forged valve bodies.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... Low-sulfur content forged valve boded with extended weld tangents are now available for ITT Industries' Pure-Flow hygienic diaphragm product line. These controlled sulfur devices were developed to solve common orbital welding issues, such as...

Wall-mounted gowning racks.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... Designed for use in cleanroom environments and electronic assembly areas, these wall-mounted gowning racks are constructed of chrome-plated steel with an electropolished stainless steel finish. Hanger slots, hanger tubes, or hook styles are...

Hose tracking system.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... Hose track assembly tracking system uses a radio frequency identification tag encoded with a serial number and encapsulated into each hose assembly. The tag never contacts the interior of the hose and is enclosed with silicone on the outside....

Membrane technology speeds flow rates.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... The Supor EKV 0.2-[micro]m sterilizing grade filter is designed to accelerate drug manufacturing flow rates by as much as 50 percent. It incorporates the company's proprietary machV membrane technology and can be used to remove bacteria and...

Test unit for membrane filtration.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... The DSS Pilot Unit Combi M39/M3.8 laboratory test unit is designed to provide improved testing of spiral and plate-and-frame membranes. The company says it is ideal for selective flat sheet membrane screenings, pilot-scale spiral tests, and...

Next-gen automated portal.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... As part of the manufacturer's modular Plus Portal family, the Plus Portal XT is billed as a next-generation automated equipment front-end (AFE) system for 300-mm fab production and advanced 200-mm factory automation systems. This AFE...

Anti-ESD scanner.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... The ESD Gryphon anti-ESD industrial bar code scanner is made of conductive plastics designed for superior electrostatic grounding and low contamination suitable for Class 10 cleanroom use. Each scanner is available in multiple configurations to...

Single-use depth filter.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... Designed to meet a growing need for single-use technologies for the production of biopharmaceuticals, the SUPRAclean disposable depth filter capsule is made for pilot through large-scale biotech drug manufacturing. This filter, according to the...

Infrared food safety thermometer.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... The ThermoTrace waterproof, non-contact low-temp infrared thermometer (Model 15006-40) is well-suited for use in the food industry because of its temperature display range, and for instant surface temperature screening of food during hot...

Molded silicone assemblies.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... Supplied as silicone fittings attached directly to silicone tubing or hose, these molded silicone assemblies are well-suited for applications involving aseptic transfer, sterile processing and other critical applications in the pharmaceutical,...

Conveyor belt.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... The Transco FDA EX conveyor belt is anti-static and self-extinguishing, and is approved for food industry applications. According to the manufacturer, it is the only available white rubber, fire- and explosion-resistant safety conveyor belt...

"Win with most cleanliness ... the basic is everything".(Business Report--Woojin ACT)(Company Profile)
May 1, 2004... Established in 1989, Woojin ACT specializes in production and sales of cleanroom consumables, PR, maintenance and management consulting of special packages including colour filter and cleanroom. Besides the head office in spacious land in...

Beyond utilitarian: Texas A & M University's new lab designed to entice top talent.(Unfiltered)
May 1, 2004... Presumably, all new and renovated cleanrooms are equipped with the biggest space, the highest-quality instruments and the most flexibility that a research or manufacturing organization can afford. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION...