CleanRooms articles from November 2006

CleanRooms archives from November 2006

Looking forward to the holidays and beyond.(from the editor)(Editorial)
November 1, 2006... It's true we haven't even celebrated Thanksgiving yet, though it seems we've already moved on to Christmas season planning (at least the retail industry thinks we have). In fact, all things seem to move a lot faster these days. It's certainly...

In a moment of pique ...(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2006... Intending to commiserate with your frustration and encourage you to continue what I believe to be an important campaign to improve oversight of the CSP process, I wrote you a letter that failed to present both sides of this issue (CleanRooms,...

Modern materials present new contamination problems in semiconductor processes.(news)
November 1, 2006... In the good old days--say, five years ago--shrinking semiconductor features meant contamination challenges due to eliminating smaller particles. However, as new materials are introduced at a rapid rate, that's no longer the case. A look at...

Lithium-ion production and R & D facility underway.(news)(EaglePicher Technologies L.L.C.)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... EaglePicher Technologies, LLC (Inkster, MI; www.eaglepicher.com), a leading producer of batteries and energetic devices for the defense, space and commercial industries, and the City of Joplin, MO, announced the construction of a new...

2006-2007 scholarship program announced.(news)(Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... The Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology (IEST) recently announced three scholarships for full-time students in the educational programs of science or engineering. A new scholarship in memory of Robert N. Hancock, a Fellow and...

Wafer transition program elaborated.(International SEMATECH Manufacturing Initiative)
November 1, 2006... With extensive industry feedback, the International SEMATECH Manufacturing Initiative (ISMI; http://ismi.sematech.org) has detailed the initial scope of its 300 mm Prime (300 Prime) effort, a strategy for improving 300 mm manufacturing...

Nationwide recall of store-brand acetaminophen caplets.(news)(Perrigo Co. being investigated by Food and Drug Administration)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently alerted the public to a voluntary recall being conducted by Perrigo Company (Perrigo) of Allegan, Michigan, for 383 lots of acetaminophen 500 mg caplets manufactured and distributed under...

NAFA announces 2006 Clean Air Award recipients.(news)(National Air Filtration Association)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... The National Air Filtration Association (NAFA), the trade association for heating, ventilating and air conditioning air filter manufacturers and distributors around the world, has announced the recipients of the Clean Air Awards for 2006. The...

Positive development for mad cow disease detection.(news)(BSafE Innovations Inc. develop prion blood filters to detect mad cow disease)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... BSafE Innovations Inc. (BSafE), a joint venture company dedicated to veterinary applications of prion research, has announced preliminary findings from its most recent testing. Utilizing proprietary technologies developed by Pathogen Removal...

DSM sells pharmaceutical production site.(PARTICLES)(DSM Pharmaceuticals Inc. acquired by Albemarle Corp.)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... DSM Pharmaceutical Products, a Business Group of Royal DSM NV, has signed an agreement with Albemarle Corporation of Baton Rouge regarding the sale of the assets and business associated with DSM's pharmaceutical production site in South Haven,...

Guidelines for modernization of drug manufacturing.(PARTICLES)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Lastmonth, the FoodandDrugAdministration (FDA) issued a final guidance on quality systems, a set of formalized practices and procedures to ensure quality of human and veterinary drugs and human biological drug products during manufacturing. The...

Revised, new, and future recommended practices: highlights from IEST's contamination control division Standards and Practices Committee 3: procedural.(setting the standard)
November 1, 2006... The Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology (IEST) is responsible for the origination, publishing, and revision of more than 35 recommended practices (RPs) on topics of interest and of value to the contamination control industry....

Cleanroom markets in the Americas: other than U.S., most countries will continue to be minor players.(your market analysis)(Industry overview)
November 1, 2006... The Americas segment of the cleanroom industry comprises mainly the United States. Other countries on the two continents are and will continue to be minor players. The cleanroom industry in Central and South America is tiny compared to that in...

Keeping research clean: innovative cleanroom use helps cut time, money from product development cycles.(special report)(Cover story)
November 1, 2006... The time it takes to transform a brilliant idea into a marketable product determines a company's profitability, which means managers in every industry are searching for ways to cut time and money from their product development timelines. One of...

On the surface: selecting the right cleanroom wiper; Understanding the wiping application enables cleanroom professionals to select the optimum wiper for their task.(wiping technology used for cleanroom environments)
November 1, 2006... Cleanrooms today need to be cleaner than ever. As a result, contamination and quality controls have become stricter and more complex. One example of this trend is the way cleanroom professionals now use wipers when cleaning. In the past,...

Development of a fan filter unit test standard, laboratory validations, and applications across industries: standard testing of FFU performance provides useful data for better understanding and characterization of FFU products.
November 1, 2006... Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) is now finalizing the Phase 2 Research and Demonstration Project on characterizing 2-foot x 4-foot fan filter units (FFUs) in the market using the first-ever standard laboratory test method developed...

Swabs and wipers.(product spotlight)(Contec L.P.)(Kimberly-Clark Corp.)(Milliken and Co.)
November 1, 2006... Swabs and wipers are essential for cleaning critical surfaces in the cleanroom, and with today's strict contamination control regulations, it's important to know what products are available to meet your cleanliness requirements. Here's a...

Magnifier for static-sensitive environments.(new products)(Luxo Corp.)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Luxo introduces the KFM ESD Magnifier, designed for use in static-sensitive environments. Its ESD-safe lens and body guard against uncontrolled static dissipation. The glass lens of the magnifier is protected with a special coating that alters...

Portable APC.(new products)(Biotest AG)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Biotest has recently introduced the APC M3, a portable airborne particle counter that samples at a rate of 100 LPM (liters per minute). Measuring one cubic meter of air in only 10 minutes, the APC M3 is designed to monitor cleanroom...

ESD floor coating.(new products)(ROMEX AG)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... The ROMEX company group has introduced ROMPOX[R] 1107, an ESD floor coating designed to prevent damage resulting from electrical discharge. The product is available in all standard colors and in particular, light colors up to RAL 9001 (cream)....

Body box for garment testing.(new products)(Technovation )(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Technovation has introduced its ISO Class 2 or Class 3 Body Box[TM] with [HA.sup.3]S[TM] (High Accuracy Averaging Aerosol Sampler), which meets or exceeds IEST-RP-CC003.2. The [HA.sup.3]S sampler has an almost unity calibration factor, even...

Split-configuration fluid processor.(new products)(Microfluidics Corp.)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Microfluidics has introduced the Split System Microfluidizer[R] Processor for all M-700 Series models. In this split-configuration version of the processor, the Power Module, which contains the electric motor, cooling fan, hydraulic oil...

Safety cabinet for shop floor.(new products)(Lyon Workspace Products)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Lyon Workspace Products, an ISO 9001 registered firm and a leading manufacturer of storage and related workspace products, recently introduced its new Safety Center Cabinet. When a spill or an injury occurs on the shop floor, the time it takes...

Antimicrobial-coated fabrics.(new products)(CMI Enterprises)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... CMI Enterprises, a leading supplier of soft-trim textiles and fabrication solutions to the healthcare, contract furniture and transportation industries, has announced the development and availability of its new environmentally friendly...

Pressure transducer for low-range apps.(new products)(Setra Systems Inc.)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Setra Systems, Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of pressure measurement devices, introduces the Model 201 Pressure Transducer. Its rugged design, wide operating temperature range (-40[degrees]F to +175[degrees]F), and high 45 psi...

Antibacterial, antiviral handwash.(new products)(Healthpoint Ltd.)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... HEALTHPOINT Surgical has announced the latest addition to the company's asepsis product line for healthcare personnel handwashing, SURGICEPT[TM] Waterless Surgical Hand Antiseptic. Healthcare workers can spread a variety of viral and bacterial...

Hardwall modular cleanrooms.(new products)(Clean Air Products Technology)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Clean Air Products introduces Series 583 Vertical Flow Hardwall Modular Cleanrooms. These cleanrooms can be constructed for Class 100,000 to Class 10 (ISO Class 8 to Class 4) operating conditions and feature a smooth metal wall and metal...

Vapor purifier.(new products)(RASIRC)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... RASIRC, the steam purification company, introduces the RainMaker[TM] Humidifier, a device that controls the transfer and purification of pure water or ammonia hydroxide directly into a carrier gas stream. With the RainMaker, controlled and...

Lightweight, autoclavable valves.(new products)(BioPure Technology)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... BioPure Technology has announced the launch of its new 1/2-inch and 1-inch BioValve[TM]. The valve is moulded from glass-reinforced nylon to facilitate lightweight and easy manipulation. Tested with shore 50, 60, 65 clear and braided silicone,...

Static eliminator.(new products)(JDV Products Inc.)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... The Vessel SDJ-08 Static Eraser from JDV Products is a workstation static eraser with a detachable pivotal clamp for targeted static removal. It is ideal for removing static from plastics, printed film, electronics, optical devices, food...

Personal ESD control.(new products)(3M Electronics)(electrostatic discharge)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... 3M's Electronic Solutions Division has introduced a family of dual conductor cords as part of a personnel ground-monitoring system to control personal electrostatic discharge (ESD) when used in conjunction with ESD workstation monitors. As part...

ESD wrist straps.(new products)(ESD Systems)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... ESD Systems.com now offers Jewel[R] MagSnap Wrist Straps. The cord attaches to the band with a permanent magnet and a machined pivot allows the cord to rotate on the band for flexibility. The magnetic connection is more reliable than spring...

ESD shielding bags.(new products)(Protektive Pak)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Protektive Pak introduces its new Statshield[R] Metal-In ESD shielding bags. These bags have low-charging interior and exterior layers. The inherent static-dissipative properties will not wear off, and are nothumidity dependent. Thermotransfer...

Concentration monitor for semi processes.(new products)(Swagelok Co.)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Swagelok has introduced its CR-288 concentration monitor to address a critical requirement in the semiconductor industry for improved monitoring and control of liquid chemicals employed in device manufacturing. Installed in the process stream...

Handheld particle counter.(new products)(Adams Instruments, LLC)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Adams Instruments, a new contender in the contamination control monitoring industry, announces the immediate availability of its Handheld Particle Counter Model 3013. With a sensitivity of 0.3 [micro]m and a flow rate of 0.1 CFM (2.83 LPM), the...

Holographic control technology.(new products)
November 1, 2006... Since issuance of its U.S. Patent 7,054,045 in May 2006, HoloTouch has augmented its service offerings to include partnering with OEMs to evaluate how best to integrate the company's patented touchless, holographic control technology into OEMs'...

ESD and contamination control considerations are not mutually exclusive: resolving issues must begin with an understanding of the fundamentals of both contamination and ESD control.(unfiltered)(electrostatic discharge and industrial contaminations)
November 1, 2006... Both contamination levels and electrostatic discharge (ESD) are widely recognized as critical factors affecting yield and reliability in an ever-increasing number of industries. Although contamination has long been recognized as affecting...

Calendar.(Calendar)
November 1, 2006... NOVEMBER 13-15 Course: Microbiological Control and Validation (No. 902). Boca Raton, FL. For more information: www.cfpa.com NOVEMBER 15-17 INTERPHEX China. Qingdao International Convention Center, Shandong Province, China. For...