CleanRooms articles from May 2005

CleanRooms archives from May 2005

USDA approves UV technology for fighting food-processing bacteria.(CleanZone)(United States Department of Agriculture)(Ultra Violet Technology)
May 1, 2005... MURRAY HILL, N.J. -- An ultraviolet-based technology developed by Intervent--a tood safety business of BOC Group (www.boc.com)--has been approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (www.usda.gov) Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) as a...

Robotic cleanrooms reach multiple industries.
May 1, 2005... ANN ARBOR, MI -- Robotics use in manufacturing is on the rise in international industry as a whole, and specifically in most contamination-control environments except semiconductor, with a trend toward multiple-control robotics invading the...

Soaring R & D costs may lead to more industry consolidations.(NEWS)(Entergris, Inc.)(Research and Development)
May 1, 2005... BILLERICA, MA -- Slow growth in the semiconductor industry, combined with rising research and development costs, may make the recent Mykrolis Corp./Entegris Inc./Extraction Systems merger more the norm than the exception for...

Prevailing science.(FROMtheEDITOR)(Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology)(Editorial)
May 1, 2005... By now, regular readers of this magazine have, I'm sure, noticed the special column from the Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology (IEST) now appearing in each issue of the publication. We are particularly pleased to have this...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
May 1, 2005... In the March issue of CleanRooms, a photo on page 19 (show below) was incorrectly credited. The correct source of the photo is Millipore Corporation. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

A natural beverage filtering process.(NEWS)(Kirkintilloch)(Filter Clear ltd.)( Filter Clear)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... KIRKINTILLOCH, Scotland -- A new water filtration technology developed by start-up Filter Clear, based on a two-decades-old invention, promises to help the food and beverage industry naturally filter out parasites from water-based products. Nic...

One-hour online opportunity.(particles)(Institute of Enviromental Sciences and Technology)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. -- Gordon Ely of Nelson Laboratories will lead an online class covering biocontamination issues, Wednesday, June 22, at 11 a.m. (CDT) via the IEST's Web site (www.iest.org). The one-hour class will cover detection,...

Tissue-tracking technique.(particles)
May 1, 2005... AUSTIN, Texas -- LifeCell (Branchburg, N.J.; www.lifecell.com), a developer of human-derived tissue-based products used in reconstructive, urogynecologic and orthopedic surgical procedures, has implemented ClearOrbit's Gemini Simplified...

MEMS-based MicroGyro manufacture.(particles)(Fabrinet)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... CONCORD, Calif. -- BEI Systron Donner Automotive Division (www.systron.com), a manufacturer of inertial sensors for the automotive market, has chosen Thailand-based Fabrinet (www.fabrinet.com) to manufacture its quartz MEMS technology-based...

Rapid research results.(particles)(ANP Technologies Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... NEWARK, Del. -- Nanobiotechnology developed by ANP Technologies Inc. (www.anptinc.com) is being teamed with an ASIC-based automated fingerprint identification system (AFIS) by Cogent Systems (S. Pasadena. Calif.; www.cogentsystems.com) for...

FDA leader urges team approach to pharma manufacturing processes: Dr. Moheb Nasr's candid keynote address is one of many highlights at CleanRooms CCT 2005.(NEWS)(Contamination Control Technology)
May 1, 2005... BOSTON, MA -- "Your job is to assure us your process is safe; our job is not to tell you how to manufacture drugs." With that candid exhortation to pharmaceutical developers, Dr. Moheb Nasr, director of the FDA's Office of New Drug...

DNA sequence-based technology aims to meet FDA aseptic processing requirements.(NEWS)(Deoxyribonucleic Acid)
May 1, 2005... FOSTER CITY, CA -- An established DNA sequence-based technology developed by Applied Biosystems Corp, (www.appliedbiosystems.com) is now being touted for helping pharmaceutical makers meet recent FDA aseptic processing requirements for the...

Precision prototyping process picks up.(NEWS)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... CARLSBAD, Calif. -- In a move to meet a growing need for upgraded lab facilities for its advanced R & D development, Palomar Technologies (www.palomartechnologies.com) has moved to a 39,000-square-foot facility here that will serve as its...

IEST Recommended Practice will help remove confusion over AMC control.(SETTING THE STANDARD)(Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology)(Airborne Molecular Contamination)
May 1, 2005... Microelectronics manufacturers have become much more sophisticated in their knowledge and understanding of airborne molecular contamination (AMC) and its effects in the cleanroom. They have a better general understanding of where AMC control...

Cleanroom demand in the world food industry.(YOUR MARKET ANALYSIS)
May 1, 2005... Food processing is a small but steadily growing segment of the cleanroom industry. Since total expenditures for food plants are increasing at 6 percent and cleanroom expenditures are increasing at a greater rate than total capital expenditures,...

Efforts pull together European standards and regs: an overview of the European regulatory bodies affecting standardization and harmonization efforts in the EU.(SPECIALREPORT)(European Union Regulations)
May 1, 2005... When one scans the regulatory and standards landscape in Europe, one can't help but be overwhelmed with the volume of agencies, regulatory organizations and standards bodies in place that oversee the pharmaceutical and electronics industries....

Contamination source identification (CSI): tools of discovery; As the need for contamination detection increases, so can the ability to understand a microorganism through DNA sequencing.(Deoxyribonucleic Acid)
May 1, 2005... Explicitly described, direct comparisons of cultivation-based and genetic-based identification methods have obvious deficiencies within each. Nonetheless, it can be assured that microbial detection will be revealed by one, if not the other. The...

Airflow modeling in cleanroom design: a technique that allows improvement of cleanroom configuration without interfering with normal manufacturing processes.
May 1, 2005... Cleanrooms come in all shapes and sizes from special purpose minienvironments to large, expansive production facilities. These involve a variety of application areas within a range of industries. Some are quite obvious, such as almost all...

CleanRooms Europe: 8th international trade fair for cleanroom technology, hygienic and contamination control technology.
May 1, 2005... June 28-30, 2005 Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany June 28, 2005: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. June 29, 2005: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. June 30, 2005: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. This year, the eighth annual CleanRooms Europe trade fair will...

Disinfectant products.(PRODUCTSPOTLIGHT)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... Disinfectant products are a vital part of ensuring that the controlled environment is sterile and contaminant-free. But which products will accommodate your specific needs? Naturally, the decision will depend on the type of clean space in...

EnviroTrans monitoring kit.(NEW PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2005... The EnviroTrans environmental monitoring kit is intended for environmental sterility monitoring within a pharmaceutical cleanroom. The kit contains a 15- X 75-mm tube with 3 mls of sterile deionized water with an attached Dacron swab, and a 15-...

Mobile computer workstation.(NEW PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2005... This mobile computer workstation features the company's QuadTruss open-wire design for 25 percent greater shelf strength, while also reducing moisture and dust build-up. The workstations are useful for a variety of work environments, including...

Hot pick module.(NEW PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2005... The IC hot pick module for FastPic Systems' inventory control software reduces response time for priority orders while improving employee productivity and throughput in cleanroom manufacturing operations. The functionality of the IC software...

Sanitary temperature sensors.(NEW PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2005... The Series D sanitary temperature probes are useful for the food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical and chemical industries. The company offers a variety of clean-in-place sanitary connections most commonly used in processes where corrosion or...

Work surface systems.(NEW PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2005... The AdjusTable[R] work surface systems are useful for the special needs of cleanroom and electronic assembly operations. Their specially engineered "clean" design incorporates stainless-steel components and laminar flow and ESD control. The...

Fume extractor.(NEW PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2005... This standard extraction arm is a "no frills" product designed for your basic needs. The arm is available for wall mounting in 7-foot or 10-foot lengths. An optional damper is offered as an accessory. Features include a flange type of hood for...

Active shelving.(NEW PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2005... Active shelving is a surface treatment in the form of a coating that will kill bacteria in contact with the surface, killing 99 percent within 24 hours. The coating's active element is a silver-based agent captured in a nonorganic matrix and is...

Gas flow calibrator.(NEW PRODUCTS)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... The Cal=Trak SL-800 primary standard gas flow calibrator offers a standardized accuracy of [+ or -]0.15 percent. The dimensionally-based primary accuracy of the Cal=Trak is superior to pressure-based secondary methods and is backed by a...

Silicone hoses.(NEW PRODUCTS)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... The APSM and APSW reinforced silicone hoses have recently undergone changes in construction and now offer improved performance. The hoses are made from platinum-cured, Class VI silicone and offer multi-ply mandrel-wrapped fabric for...

New-generation filter.(NEW PRODUCTS)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... The Ultipleat ME filter increases flow rates nearly 50 percent over conventional filters to improve performance, productivity and yield in high-volume semiconductor etch processing. It will help chipmakers lower their overall manufacturing...

Stainless-steel heavy capacity weights.(NEW PRODUCTS)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... These stainless-steel heavy capacity weights are useful for the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, nuclear and fine-chemical industries. The weights are highly stable and resistant to corrosion--ideal for cleanrooms, wash-down environments and as...

Data analysis, storage and retrieval system.(NEW PRODUCTS)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... The FabVision product is a fab-wide data analysis, storage and retrieval system with a fully integrated server, workstation and software package that enables wafer manufacturers to collect, analyze, store and retrieve critical metrology and...

Fermentation systems.(NEW PRODUCTS)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... The GEA Diessel series of modular fermentation systems for the biotechnology industries is the result of collaboration between GEA Liquid Processing and GEA Diessel in Europe. The GEA Diessel range is fully automatic in maintaining temperature,...

Tablet PC docking stand.(NEW PRODUCTS)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... The GDS tablet PC stand is a small-footprint, rugged device specifically designed for cleanroom environments. The stand attaches to your cleanroom cart or table and provides ergonomic PC positioning for your cleanroom technicians. The stand is...

Smooth-edge corrugated plastic.(NEW PRODUCTS)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... The Milseal 2 patent-pending process seals heavy-duty 8-mm corrugated plastic sheets for lightweight, durable contaminant-free material. It creates a smooth edge that will not cut or scrape hands or scratch parts. This product is a lightweight...

Operator/ground monitor.(NEW PRODUCTS)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... The M200 operator and ground monitor presents a low-cost solution for dual-channel operator body voltage and dual-channel ground monitoring based on a digital platform. It is designed to meet the requirements for continuous monitoring and local...

Basket air filters.(NEW PRODUCTS)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... These basket air filters enhance cooling capability in electronics equipment enclosures by significantly expanding air filter surface area. The design can more than double surface area, extending either inside or outside the enclosure. A...

Parts cleanliness testing station.(NEW PRODUCTS)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... The Surfex-300 is a parts cleanliness testing station for 300-mm wafer box applications. Large parts such as FOUP, FOSB or reticle pods are quickly tested. Smaller parts can also be tested. The Surfex combines ultrasonic extraction, particle...

Infrared multigas analyzer.(NEW PRODUCTS)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... The MGA 3000 advanced infrared multigas analyzer is designed to meet the needs of organizations requiring cost-effective and reliable single- or multiple-gas analysis solutions. The four technologies employed are tested to ensure that the user...

Vertical flow filter modules.(NEW PRODUCTS)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... The Series 116 vertical flow filter modules can install on top of a support frame or be hung below the cleanroom ceiling, drawing air from the room or a return air duct. They are self-contained with filters, lights and blowers. Prefilters may...

Compound management, logistics.(NEW PRODUCTS)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... The FlexiWeigh product family is useful for compound management and logistics applications. Its capabilities include powder dispensing, solvent dispensing, inerting of target containers, capping/uncapping, labeling, sample tracking and...

Vacuum catalog.(NEW LITERATURE)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... This 2005-2007 vacuum catalog covers the complete range of technology, including equipment for producing, controlling and measuring a vacuum, as well as vacuum accessories and components. For each product, the catalog contains information on...

Greater collaboration provides new integrated solutions.(UNFILTERED)
May 1, 2005... The requirements and scope of contamination-control solutions have changed significantly over time. In the early years, when contamination-control technology largely focused on the needs of the semiconductor industry, large cleanrooms were the...

Calendar.(Calendar)
May 1, 2005... To announce your organization's upcoming conferences and meetings, e-mail the date, location and registration information to stevesm@pennwell.com. JUNE 1-3 Practical Aspects of Aseptic Processing, sponsored by PDA Training and...