CleanRooms articles from May 2007

CleanRooms archives from May 2007

Listening to the users.(from the editor)
May 1, 2007... In the universe of contamination control technology, there are. various products and solutions ranging from "high-tech" to "low-tech" offerings. But when it comes to meeting real-world user desires and requirements, this distinction may be...

Are no nodes good news?(news)
May 1, 2007... When Intel (Santa Clara, CA) recently announced volume manufacturing in the second half of 2007 of a 45 nm process, something was missing: mention of a technology node. Intel isn't alone in abandoning nodes. The latest International Technology...

Basan to acquire Metron's cleanroom consumables assets.(PARTICLES)
May 1, 2007... The basan Group, a distributor of cleanroom products and services in Europe and Asia, has agreed to acquire certain assets from Metron Technology, Inc., constituting Metron's Europe and Southeast Asia cleanroom consumables and garment...

SAFC completes construction of protein API facilities.(PARTICLES)(active pharmaceutical ingredient)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... SAFC, a member of the Sigma-Aldrich Group, has completed the construction of two new protein active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) facilities at its St. Louis, MO, manufacturing camp us. A new biologics manufacturing facility consists of a...

BIOTECHNICA, INTERPHEX partner for 2008.(PARTICLES)
May 1, 2007... BIOTECHNICA, Europe's biggest biotechnology show, is partnering with INTERPHEX, the largest pharmaceutical trade event in North America, in 2008. The co-located event is expected to be the biggest gathering of the life sciences industry on the...

Hyaluron reconfigures cleanroom for formulation/fill operations.(news)(Company overview)
May 1, 2007... With the February announcement of a $1 million low-interest loan provided by MassDevelopment, Massachusetts' finance and development authority; and Middlesex Savings Bank, pharmaceutical biotech contract manufacturer Hyaluron Contract...

Air Liquide receives Tl award.(news)
May 1, 2007... Air Liquide Electronics U.S. LP was recently presented with the Texas Instruments (TI) 2006 Supplier Excellence. Award in recognition of its bulk gas operations services tor TI over the past calendar year. Air Liquide Electronics U.S. LP...

Investigating toxicology in nanotechnology: nanoscale materials raise questions where toxicity is concerned.(setting the standard)
May 1, 2007... The safety (toxicity) of nanoscale materials is largely an unknown. This is a significant knowledge void that should be considered and rectified. This includes exposure, dose, absorbency, absorbency rate, and what happens at the...

Examining solar panel manufacturing requirements: despite surface similarities to processes found in semiconductor fabrication, solar panel manufacturing facilities require a less rigid approach to contamination control, where contaminants have a smaller impact on yield.(special report)
May 1, 2007... As oil prices continue to climb and environmental concerns grow, the demand for and interest in solar power as an alternative to fossil fuel has increased dramatically. Solar energy demand for residential and industrial applications has grown...

Understanding particle counting technology: understanding the principles behind the designs of optical particle counters can be invaluable in selecting the right system for a particular application.(air particle counters)(Mie Theory)(Tyndall Effect)
May 1, 2007... The original method for counting particles was to count them visually, through a microscope, a tedious, error-prone process that has mostly been replaced by optical particle counters. In absolute referencing visual particle counting must still...

Environmental applications of 21CFR Part 11 for pilot operations: variables and considerations affecting the decision to operate in a "paperless" environment.(pilot operations)
May 1, 2007... By now we have all heard of, and most likely been affected by, the regulations of 21CFR Part 11. Now we're at the point in the regulations evolution where we can draw on some practical experience and apply this to improve our facilities even...

In-house vs. contract manufacturing: deciding whether to produce a product in-house or outsource it to a vendor is a complex decision that every small pharmaceutical manufacturer must face.(production)(Company overview)
May 1, 2007... As a pharmaceutical start-up matures, it must face an unavoidable decision: whether to develop, test, and produce its new product in-house or to outsource it. For many, this is a complex question with many-faceted answers. Some choose to...

Full range of project, analysis, and training services.(contamination control consulting)
May 1, 2007... Contamination control is a critical factor in research and manufacturing facilities. It helps to have experts on hand to demystify standards and focus on the most pressing issues involved in the engineering and design, equipping, and...

Cleanroom design and construction.(contamination control consulting)
May 1, 2007... Clean Rooms West, Inc. (CRW), an established firm specializing in the design and construction of cleanrooms, provides consulting services for the microelectronics, semiconductor, medical, food, and pharmaceutical industries. CRW's services...

Liability-limiting specialists.(contamination control consulting)
May 1, 2007... At CleanAir Solutions, Inc., our cleanroom consultants promote the design-build approach because it limits our customers' liability from potential errors in their own pre-written specifications and places the responsibility back on "the...

Expert In new cleanroom product Introductions.(contamination control consulting)
May 1, 2007... Cleanroom Consulting, LLC, specializes in cleanroom design and applications, cGMP cleanroom compliance, contamination control consultation, cleanroom and contamination control audits, and new cleanroom product introductions. Cleanroom...

Testing and consulting services.(contamination control consulting)
May 1, 2007... Controlled Environmental Regulatory Testing Services (C.E.R.T.S.) is a leader in Hill-service testing and certification of cleanrooms, aseptic fill suites, and related equipment. C.E.R.T.S. serves many industries including medical,...

Acoustics and nolse/vlbratlon control.(contamination control consulting)
May 1, 2007... The consulting team at Colin Gordon & Associates (CG&A) has broad experience providing and evaluating low-vibration environments for advanced technology facilities, as well as acoustics and noise control consulting. Team members are noted for...

Comprehensive cleanroom services.(contamination control consulting)
May 1, 2007... Controlled Contamination Services, LLC (CCS) is a leader in the contamination control industry offering a variety of services for cleanrooms and controlled environments, such as cleanroom cleaning, testing, protocol development, documentation...

Contamination control Industry expert.(contamination control consulting)
May 1, 2007... We are consultants offering a variety of services in human-sourced contamination control. This includes relevant cleanroom operations as well as assisting with establishing applicable contamination control cultures through education and...

'Green building' services and certification.(contamination control consulting)
May 1, 2007... Porter Industries offers GMR, HHPC, quality cleaning programs (TQM), green cleaning, training, LEED projects, and other consulting and contracting services. The company has more than 30 years of experience with cleanroom operations and...

Low bio-burden designs.(contamination control consulting)
May 1, 2007... Technovation provides design, consulting, and construction services to achieve energy-efficient cleanrooms and bio safety laboratories for the pharmaceutical, biotech, tissue and life sciences, hospital (USP pharmacies), and microelectronics...

Regulatory, engineering, and scientific perspective addressed In every project.(contamination control consulting)
May 1, 2007... Over the past 25 years, Vectech Pharmaceutical Consultants, Inc. has established a consultation philosophy based on sensible, scientific solutions to the complex problems faced by regulated industries. Our consultation approach involves a blend...

Swabs for critical environments.(new products)
May 1, 2007... Puritan Medical Products has expanded its PurSwab line with applicators designed to meet the unique needs of those who work in critical environments, such as medical, electronic, and communication device manufacturing. The applicators come in a...

Wiper dispenser.(new products)
May 1, 2007... Kimberly-Clark Professional has introduced a dispenser for pre-saturated alcohol wipers. It provides one-handed dispensing and features a self-closing, self-sealing lid that helps prevent dry-out of wipers, eliminating waste. An extractor arm...

Optical particle counters.(new products)
May 1, 2007... TSI Incorporated has introduced three new models of optical particle counters designed for a wide range of applications, including cleanroom testing and certification, aerosol research, pharmaceuticals and medical device manufacturing, food...

Particle filters.(new products)
May 1, 2007... Helium Leak Testing, Inc. (HLT) has announced its new line of MaxP[TM] particle filters for Alcatel, Balzer, DuPont, Edwards, Leybold, Varian, Veeco, and VIC systems. The filters are specifically designed to improve the reliability, useful...

Cleanroom robots.(new products)
May 1, 2007... Adept Technology, Inc. has released its Adept Viper[TM] s650 and s850 Class 1 cleanroom robots, suitable for solar, disk drive, LCD, semiconductor, and life sciences applications. The robots bring high-performance, precision motion and six-....

Source for processes, product data.(new products)
May 1, 2007... The Joint Service Solvent Substitution Working Group (JS3WG) has announced the availability of an Internet-accessible resource to maintain and distribute solvent substitution efforts by the Department of Defense (DoD) and the National...

Overhead air Ionizer.(new products)
May 1, 2007... 3M has introduced a new air Ionizer that mounts above the electronics assembly workbench and delivers ionized air over a 2-foot-by-4-foot work area, neutralizing static charge that can damage sensitive components. The Overhead Air Ionizer 991...

Enhancements to 797 software.(product spotlight)
May 1, 2007... Pharmacy OneSource, Inc. has announced the addition of new custom task and batch-processing features to Simplify 797, a web-based application that simplifies meeting the quality requirements of USP Chapter . In addition to pre-loaded...

Aseptic connectors.(new products)
May 1, 2007... Pall Corporation is expanding its line of Kleenpak[TM] Aseptic Connectors with two new sizes, 1/4 inch and 3/8 inch. The new sizes enable vaccine manufacturers to apply the safety and efficiency benefits of instant aseptic connections...

Stainless-steel countertops.(new products)
May 1, 2007... Eagle introduces new stainless-steel counter-tops in both standard and custom configurations to meet the needs of users in healthcare establishments, cleanroom operations, laboratories and other operations where sanitation or chemical...

Flat-bed scale and platform.(new products)
May 1, 2007... The MoveLine platform, part of the IF flat-bed scale series from Sartorius, features a patented design and meets NIOSH occupational safety regulations. Wheels located directly below the platform are controlled through a specialized lifting...

Ionizer for flat-panel, solar markets.(new products)
May 1, 2007... MKS Instruments, Inc. has introduced the Ion Systems[R] AeroBar[R] VF Model 5359 for eliminating static charge on glass panels in the flat-panel display (FPD) industry, solar industry, and in other large-surface applications. Its patent-pending...

All-surface mop for clean environments.(new products)
May 1, 2007... Contec, Inc. has introduced the EasyCurve[TM] mop designed specifically for cleaning floors, walls, and ceilings in cleanrooms and controlled environments. Consisting of a flat, fabric-laminated mop head attached to a curved, stainless-steel...

Hydrogen peroxide monitor.(new products)
May 1, 2007... Particle Measuring Systems has announced the Air Sentry-IMS[R] for monitoring vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP). The use of aseptic manufacturing technology has led to a requirement for increased control over clean devices to ensure sterility....

Ergonomic seating.(new literature)
May 1, 2007... BEVCO's new brochure features its complete line of functional, dependable, and stylish ergonomic seating products for office, industrial, and technologically sensitive applications. BEVCO specializes in custom fabricated, made-to-order seating...

Process-monitoring tools, services.(new literature)
May 1, 2007... A new product catalog from Mi IN pore Corporation highlights tools and services to meet process-monitoring needs, The 92-page color catalog I (CA1002EN00) includes products that test for liquid and airborne contaminants, including systems,...

Hose, tubing brochure.(new literature)
May 1, 2007... AdvantaPure's newly updated Products & Services brochure features the company's product line of high-purity tubing, hose, fittings, assemblies, molded components, and RFID solutions. Designed for industries such as pharmaceutical, biotech,...

Lab casework catalog.(new literature)
May 1, 2007... Duralab Corporation has released its new Laboratory Casework & Fumehoods catalog. With more than 40 years of experience, Duralab offers both traditional and contemporary styled casework. The company's engineering department is staffed to...

Products for labs, cleanrooms.(new literature)
May 1, 2007... A 35-page, full-color catalog is now available from Kimberly-Clark Professional. The free catalog provides detailed information on the company's products designed for laboratories, cleanrooms, and clean manufacturing environments. Products...

Three pilot plant roles: development, training, and innovation: Bioprocess Training and Development Complex aims to build on Puerto Rico's leadership in pharma manufacturing.(facility profile)
May 1, 2007... More than simply a site for small-scale bioprocessing, a pilot plant can be an engine of development. Set in the right place at the right time., it can not only optimize current industrial bioprocesses and develop new ones but also promote the...

Calendar.(Calendar)
May 1, 2007... To announce your organization's upcoming conferences and meetings (date, location, and information), e-mail: carriem@pennwell.com. JUNE 3-6 20th International Symposium, Exhibit & Workshops on Preparative/Process Chromatography....