CleanRooms articles from October 2004

CleanRooms archives from October 2004

SIA seeks proposals for study of fab worker health.(CleanZone)(Semiconductor Industry Association)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... SAN JOSE, CALIF. -- Following through on a vow made this spring, (see CleanRooms May 2004, pg. 1), the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) is seeking proposals from investigators for an independent epidemiological study of U.S....

Intel 65-nm process leaves no room for tiniest particles.(NEWS)
October 1, 2004... SANTA CLARA, CALIF. -- Intel Corp.'s (www.intel.com) recent break-through achievement of fully functional 70-Mbit static random access memory (SRAM) chips on a 65-nanometer (nm) manufacturing process makes the contamination control playing...

UV-based purification technology promises total bacteria knock-out.(NEWS)(Sanuvox UV Bio-Wall Air Purifier)
October 1, 2004... MONTREAL, P.Q. -- An ultraviolet-based air purification system that kills deadly microorganisms at first contact is making its way into biotech cleanrooms. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Sanuvox (www.sanuvox.com) UV Bio-Wall Air Purifier...

One leg at a time.(Editorial)
October 1, 2004... I've been on the road a lot recently, both attending industry conferences and trade shows and meeting with individual companies. At just about all of my meetings I've inevitably found myself discussing the unique importance of contamination...

CleanRooms covers the world of contamination control.(NEWS)
October 1, 2004... NASHUA, N.H. -- Reaching out to the worldwide contamination control community, the CleanRooms Group has just completed a successful conference season that spanned the globe from Stuttgart to Shanghai. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 7th...

Wireless technology nips beef troubles in the ear.(NEWS)
October 1, 2004... SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- Beta tests have been completed for a new wireless technology that may help arrest beef contamination before cattle are shipped off for slaughter. The TekVet System, introduced by agriculture wireless technology...

Fume-fighting fuel cells.(particles)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... VANCOUVER, B.C. -- Ballard Power Systems (www.ballard.com) is providing three heavy-duty fuel cell engines to Daimler Chrysler to help combat air pollution from Mercedes-Benz Citaro buses used in Beijing, China. The two-year demonstration...

Single-source safety solutions.(particles)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... MURRAY HILL, N.J. -- Combining anti-microbial technologies and consulting services under one hat, Intervent--the food safety technology and consulting arm of the BOC Group (www.boc.com)--is providing food and beverage manufacturers with a...

FDA finds firms' flaws.(particles)(Food and Drug Administration)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... ROCKVILLE, Md. -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA; www.fda.gov), citing contamination control violations following inspections, recently seized suspicious food products at a Tennessee food processor and sought an injunction against a Utah...

Purification products partnership.(particles)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... EAST HILLS, N.Y. -- Pall Corp. (www.pall.com) and Matheson Tri-Gas Inc. (Parsippany, N.J.; www.mathesontrigas.com) will jointly produce and sell gas purifiers to the semiconductor industry. Both companies will have access to the other's...

Multiprotocol control system monitors cleanroom air pressure, flow rates.(NEWS)(Envirotrak IV)
October 1, 2004... SCRANTON, PA. -- A high-speed microprocessor-based controller developed by Laboratory Control Systems (LCS; www.labcontrols.com) claims to provide a pressure and airflow control and response mechanism for contamination control in cleanrooms and...

State-of-the-art cleanrooms designed for interactive nanotech research.(NEWS)
October 1, 2004... ITHACA, N.Y. -- Duffield Hall, a new state-of-the-art nanotechnology research and teaching facility at Cornell University, has increased the university's nanofabrication space by 50 percent and is providing updated accommodations for the...

Respiratory monitoring sensor in clinical testing.(NEWS)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... EMERYVILLE, CALIF. -- With a half-million-dollar National Science Foundation (NSF) grant in hand, nanotechnology developer Nanomix Inc. is moving its disposable capnography sensor for anesthesia monitoring into clinical testing. Capnography is...

Filtration society focus shifts to users.(NEWS)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. -- Having previously served a broad base of the filtration and fluid-particle separation market, the American Filtration and Separations Society (AFS) has decided its focus should now be on specifiers, buyers and users of...

Entegris executive chairs Fuel Cell Council committee.(NEWS)(United States, Fuel Cell Council )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... CHASKA, MINN. -- John Goodman, president of Entegris' (www.entegris.com) fuel cell market segment, has been elected to a one-year term as the U.S. Fuel Cell Council (USFCC) policy committee chair. Goodman, who has helped develop the...

USP 797: compliance and documentation.(LIFE SCIENCES)
October 1, 2004... With a higher level of scrutiny comes a more intense means of tracking or documenting every aspect of personnel training, material handling and environmental monitoring. USP 797 clearly defines criteria beyond the traditional standards of...

Automation takes aim at contamination: cleanroom automation reduces cycle times, improves yields and contributes to contamination monitoring and control.(SPECIALREPORT)
October 1, 2004... Advances in cleanroom automation continue to be driven by collaboration between suppliers and the industries benefiting from increased throughput and reduced cycle times. New products and processes deliver substantial value to the semiconductor...

Waterjet-guided laser addresses particle generation in semiconductor dicing: coupled with a water film device, the inherent rinsing properties of a waterjet-guided laser significantly reduce particle contamination generated in most cutting processes.(Particle-free dicing)
October 1, 2004... Separating semiconductors has always been a challenge for laser-based cutting techniques. Until recently, the standard process for dicing semiconductor wafers was abrasive sawing, which has been optimized for this application over more than two...

Designing a water system: quality and quantity both matter in the design of water systems for clean scientific laboratory facilities.(Water purification)
October 1, 2004... Purified water is required for a wide range of applications within a facility, including cleanrooms. Water quality needs can range from laboratory grade to ultra-pure water, depending on the sensitivity of critical applications. The quantity of...

Aprons and coveralls.(PRODUCTSPOTLIGHT)
October 1, 2004... It remains that people are the main source of cleanroom contamination. And cleanroom applications demand apparel with ever-increasing protection against dry particles, static electricity and hazardous materials. Advances in fabric design result...

Pumping modules.(NEW PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2004... The Modular Syringe Pump Components (MPC) enable OEMs and others to incorporate high-quality pumping modules into products. The MPCs are supported with software, electronic diagrams and engineering phone support. According to the company, users...

Edgeless mops.(NEW PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2004... The patent-pending Enhanced Ribbed Edgeless Mop features ribbed, twisted strands made from a continuous tube of 100-percent polyester fabric. The Wide Tube Edgeless Mop features flat, wide strands that allow for larger cleaning coverage....

Turbo pumps.(NEW PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2004... The TPH 1201 turbo pump provides high-capacity pumping--1200 l/s for [N.sub.2] and Ar throughput of 22 mbar l/s. The TPH 2303 provides a combination of [H.sub.2] pumping at 1900 l/s and heavy gas throughput at 2750 sccm/mbar l/s for nitrogen....

Inventory management software.(NEW PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2004... FastPic4 software improves order picking accuracy and speed in cleanroom manufacturing applications. The software manages multiple work zones, including shelving and rack, pick-to-light, carousels and Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs). Dynamic...

Antibacterial lotion.(NEW PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2004... Fresh Cleanse antibacterial soap/lotion reportedly continues to protect skin for hours after use. The product was developed under FDA protocols 21 CFR333 and fills the need for a non-toxic, non-staining, highly efficacious antibacterial lotion...

Portable instruments.(NEW PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2004... A number of professional-grade handheld and portable instruments are offered for detection and measurement of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) for a variety of applications. The 2020Pro is a portable and ergonomically designed instrument that...

EMI filters.(NEW PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2004... The MC12 and MZ12 families of filters are designed for use in a number of industrial applications ranging from process control to medical equipment. The MC12 filters provide low-frequency noise attenuation, and the MZ12 filters reduce input...

Vibration isolation work surface.(NEW PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2004... Vibration-damping tabletops, benchtop platforms and breadboards are available with more mounting holes, tapped at_inch intervals in rows 1-inch apart (_-20 or M6 thread). Designated MaxxAlign, this design reportedly provides greater precision...

Dry vacuum pumps.(NEW PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2004... The ESR (Energy Saving Roots) Series is a multistage lobe design engineered for applications in clean and medium duty processes such as load lock, SEM, PVD, ashing, ion implantation and etch. The series covers a pumping speed range of from 46...

Panel controllers.(NEW PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2004... The K1 Series temperature controller is designed to be customized for seamless integration into OEM equipment such as chambers, chillers, dryers and process equipment. The product offers temperature control that incorporates electronic...

Luminometer.(NEW PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2004... The SystemSure II instrument for ATP bioluminescence hygiene testing weighs 260 g and measures 17 X 17 X 3 cm. The unit can detect ATP down to one femtomole. It's menu-driven operation from the keyboard reportedly is simple to operate and can...

Stainless-steel water monitor enclosure.(NEW PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2004... A stainless-steel enclosure for the company's Ultra DI products (which measure particles in ultrapure water systems down to 0.03 micron) includes a dual air filtration system, one of which is a HEPA filter. The combination of filters creates...

Leak detector.(NEW PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2004... The OS-250 overflow/spill sensor detects leaks and spills around sensitive equipment, such as microscopes, HPLCs, low-pressure columns and cell perfusion systems. In the event of a spill, the integrated, switched power controller can be used to...

Contamination detector.(NEW PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2004... The Milliflex Rapid Microbiology Detection System and AutoSpray Station provides rapid detection, response and resolution of microbial contamination in manufacturing processes. Based on Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) bioluminescence technology,...

Gas analyzer.(NEW PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2004... The BTU 1000 basic portable gas analyzer is intended for servicing and maintenance purposes of HVAC professionals. The unit analyzes one or two gases ([O.sub.2] or CO) and calculates C[O.sub.2]. It features a draft and differential pressure...

Iron meter.(NEW PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2004... The splashproof, handheld Ferrometer 1000 accurately determines total iron content in water. The product uses the industry standard 1.10 phenanthroline test and is capable of dissolving colloidal and particulate iron to give a true measure of...

Storage cabinets.(NEW PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2004... Constructed with 16-gauge, cold-rolled steel and finished with white, baked enamel, the Series 91SC storage cabinet provides a clean and highly durable storage unit for cleanroom applications. The company claims that the heavy-gauge steel...

Bag unloader.(NEW PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2004... Used with the company's range of compressed air-powered vacuum conveyors, the PIAB Bulk Bag Unloader eliminates dust contamination during material handling processes. With the bulk bag elevated above the station, the spout of the bag is...

Critical cleaning.(NEW PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2004... The Rippey Microclean F2 PVA product line addresses critical cleaning applications for semiconductor and rigid disk media manufacturers. According to the manufacturer, this material is compatible with the industry-standard chemistries utilized...

Plant optimization.(NEW PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2004... The K-TOPS simulation tool can be used to analyze and optimize biopharmaceutical processes and facilities at any project stage to provide solutions to process or facility issues. Simulation results can be modified and refined as more...

Calendar.(Calendar)
October 1, 2004... OCTOBER 11-12 IBC Life Sciences Training Academy. Oyster Point Courtyard, San Francisco, Calif. To register: www.lifesciencesinfo.com/courses OCTOBER 12-13 BIOMEQ 2004, biomedical and pharmaceutical manufacturing expo. The Coliseo...