CleanRooms articles from September 2005

CleanRooms archives from September 2005

New leadership for CDER, PDA.(Center for Drug Evaluation and Research)(Parenteral Drug Association)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... ROCKVILLE and BETHESDA, Md. -- Two leading contamination-control organizations--The Food and Drug Administration's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) and the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA)--have announced new leadership. Dr....

Fabs new and old save millions in contamination-control energy costs.(Texas Instruments Inc)
September 1, 2005... DALLAS, Texas -- To hear Paul Westbrook tell it, the fab being built by Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI; www.ti.com) in Richardson, Texas, reflects his own personal experience. Westbrook, sustainable development manager for TI's worldwide...

Semi equipment manufacturer streamlines cleanroom production.
September 1, 2005... WEILBURG, Germany -- Higher cleanroom standards and more space for development of its LMS IPRO3 mask metrology technology have prompted Leica Microsystems (www.leica-microsystems.com) to replace its existing cleanroom with a nearly...

Instrumentation manufacturer to acquire Leica Microsystems.(Leica Microsystems AG)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... WOOD DALE, Ill. -- Pending regulatory approval, Danaher Corp. (www.danaher.com), manufacturer of professional instrumentation, industrial technologies, tools (including Craftsman), and components, expects to finalize its acquisition of Leica...

It's all about you.(from the editor)(Editorial)
September 1, 2005... As an addicted viewer of the cable advertisement/news networks, I'm keenly aware of the growing infatuation these organizations have with themselves. It seems that when they're not reporting and commentating on their own importance to, and...

Company's nanobacteria research leads to manufacturing, contamination-control initiatives.
September 1, 2005... TAMPA, Fla. -- Ongoing research by Nanobac Life Sciences (www.nanobaclifesciences.com) has led to the discovery of the structure and pathogenic characteristics of nanobacteria that it says can lead to coronary artery disease and other...

Mega cleanroom for new Intel fab.(Intel Corp)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... CHANDLER, Ariz. -- Contamination-control challenges may reach unprecedented levels with Intel Corp.'s (www.intel.com) massive, one-million-square-foot 300 mm fab now under construction in Arizona. Included in the complex will be 184,000 square...

Daring dairy development.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... CHELSEA, Mass. -- An aseptic processing system for low-acid dairy beverages, developed by Shibuya International (www.shibuya.co.jp) for HP Hood LLC (www.hphood.com), has earned a filing acceptance by the Food and Drug Administration...

Amazing angstrom adjustments.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Going beyond submicron nanoscale levels, researchers at Penn State University (www.psu.edu) are working with organic monolayers with 5-angstrom features, which they say hold promise for enabling self-assembly of wafer...

Agency axes antimicrobial.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... ROCKVILLE, Md. -- Effective this month, the Food and Drug Administration (www.fda.gov) will no longer allow the use of the antimicrobial drug enrofloxacin for treating bacterial infections in poultry. The agency says scientific data shows that...

Prion primer produced.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (www.researchandmarkets.com) has released a report, Prions: A Primer for the Biopharmaceutical Industry, that highlights the importance of risk management for ensuring manufacturing process safety. The...

Pharmaceutical developer liquidates in wake of FDA inspections.( Food and Drug Administration )
September 1, 2005... CRANBURY, N.J. -- Able Laboratories Inc. (www.ablelabs.com), which in July had filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in hopes of restructuring while it worked with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA; www.fda.gov) to settle regulatory issues that led...

Filtertek opens medical device cleanroom.(Filtertek medical manufacturing cleanroom)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... HEBRON, Ill. -- Filter and technical molded-component manufacturer Filtertek (www.filtertek.com) has opened a new 1,700-square-foot medical manufacturing cleanroom at its Filtertek de Mexico facility in Juarez. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

IEST-RP-CC023.2: microorganisms in cleanrooms.
September 1, 2005... The cleanroom has developed as an essential part of the process of manufacturing medical devices, electronics and pharmaceuticals. These ultraclean environments make the most sophisticated electronics or medications possible while ensuring...

Flat-panel display cleanroom markets and needs.
September 1, 2005... Flat-panel displays (FPDs) are a high-growth segment of the cleanroom industry, particularly in Asia. So while it is a very important market in this region, it is a small market in North America and Europe. Liquid crystal displays (LCDs) are...

Pushing PAT for profit: PAT initiative maneuvers for management attention; Process analytical technology is intended to make pharmaceutical manufacturing more efficient, but are the right people aware of PAT's benefits?
September 1, 2005... "The pharmaceutical industry has a little secret: its manufacturing efficiency lags behind that of potato chips and laundry detergent," said a front-page Wall Street Journal article in September 2003. (1) What might have been a little secret...

A reliable technology for the production of pyrogen-free water.
September 1, 2005... Introduction Up until a few years ago, sterile and apyrogenic water could only be produced by distillation. Due to rapid progress in membrane technology, and especially in the field of ultrafiltration (UF), an alternative is now available...

Antimicrobial strategies in cleanroom environments.(Antimicrobial strategies)
September 1, 2005... "Clean, clean, clean... Disinfect, disinfect, disinfect!" The mantra for microbial control in cleanroom environments may not be the only solution for controlling problem-causing microorganisms. Understanding microbial sources, life habits,...

USP 797: microcleaning and the controlled environment--Part 2.
September 1, 2005... Cleaning solutions and their use Probably the most critical element of the controlled environment along with the actual practices observed while manufacturing and packaging the product, in this case CSPs, is the need for a routine cleaning...

Liquid filtration.(PRODUCTSPOTLIGHT)
September 1, 2005... In just about every clean manufacturing process, filtration is an integral part of ensuring that the process, and ultimately the final product, is free of contaminants. Whether it's single or multistage, coarse or fine, small-scale or...

Ionization bar.(NEW PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... SIMCO, a provider of ionization solutions, introduces patented "Peak Reduction" technology into its high performance scorpION 2 air ionization bar. The scorpION 2 is designed to control electrostatic charge in front-end semiconductor tools,...

Containment isolator.(NEW PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... Microfluidics Corporation, in collaboration with Absolute Control Systems, Inc., introduces a containment isolator for use with its existing line of Microfluidizer[R] processors. The hermetically sealed, stainless-steel containment isolator...

Benchtop spectrometer.(NEW PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... PANalytical's new MiniPal 4 energy-dispersive XRF benchtop spectrometer performs nondestructive analysis of elements from sodium right through to uranium, in concentrations from 100 percent down to ppm levels. The MiniPal 4 offers even greater...

Wafer carrier.(NEW PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... Entegris, Inc. has introduced the new high-performance Spectra[TM] line of 300 mm wafer carriers, which provides a platform for meeting future needs by unifying the microenvironment protection of a Front Opening Unified Pod (FOUP). The Spectra...

Corrosion-resistant ball valve.(NEW PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... Designed with aesthetics and safety in mind, the Type 375 True Union Ball Valve from George Fischer, Inc. has an increased breadth of corrosion-resistant materials and sizes. NSF 61-certified in PVC for potable water applications, the valve is...

Photoionization detector.(NEW PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... Photovac, Inc., provider of handheld and portable instruments for detection and measurement of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), has announced the addition of the 2020ppbPRO[TM] to its family of enhanced photoionization detection instruments....

Pressure transmitter.(NEW PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... In sanitary pressure and level measurement applications, it's critical that the device adhere to the latest 3A standards for sanitary instrumentation. The Model 363 from Viatran Corporation is a gage and absolute pressure transmitter with a...

Laser particle counter.(NEW PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions has improved its most sensitive particle counter by adding a built-in thermal printer and user-changeable battery. Now data can be viewed on the unit, logged into a Facility Monitoring System software program,...

Plasma source generator.(NEW PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... MKS Instruments, Inc., provider of process control technologies for improving productivity in semiconductor and other advanced manufacturing processes, has introduced the R*evolution[TM] remote plasma source for the generation of ultraclean...

Cleanroom robots.(NEW PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... KUKA Robotics Corporation, manufacturer of industrial robots, has announced the introduction of a family of cleanroom robots designed for semiconductor manufacturing, test and handling applications. The robots are based on KUKA Robotics'...

Ceiling filter modules.(NEW PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... Clean Air Products introduces Series 109BL Motorized Ceiling Filter Modules. These low-profile units are designed for use in tee-bar ceiling grid systems and allow ease of installation when overhead space is limited. Available in three sizes (2...

Powder transfer bag.(NEW PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... As today's health and safety requirements are getting more stringent and demanding, the Single-Use Contained Powder Transfer Bag is the optimal solution for protecting the operator from the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) or protecting...

Asymmetric filter for lithography chemistries.(NEW PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... Pall Corporation has introduced its Asymmetric P-Nylon filter to extend 0.02-micron filtration to a broader range of lithography chemistries, including 193 nm and 248 nm photoresists. The asymmetric filter builds on the success of Pall's...

Stainless-steel workbench.(NEW PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... The new adjustable-height workbench from Unidex, Inc. is constructed of stainless steel for use in sanitary or corrosive work environments such as food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and chemical processing. According to the company, the new...

Advanced reticle pod.(NEW PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... Entegris recently introduced its advanced reticle SMIF pod. This next generation 150 mm reticle SMIF pod replaces older pods and is fully compatible with all Single Reticle Pod (SRP) applications, including those applications with pods designed...

Defect detection system.(NEW PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... The WaferXam[TM] system is an advanced darkfield laser scanning system used for the inspection of prime silicon substrates at semiconductor incoming quality control and silicon wafer suppliers. Advanced design rules require real-time...

Sterile sampling scoops.(NEW PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... Sterileware[R] Sampling Scoops are individually packaged and sterilized, ready for immediate use in critical sampling. Three volume sizes are available to match sampling requirements. The smaller 60 ml (2 oz.) and 125 ml (4 oz.) scoops have a...

Thermoformed plastic packaging.(NEW PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... UFP Technologies, Inc., manufacturer of custom-engineered packaging materials, offers custom thermoformed plastic packaging solutions to medical device and instrumentation manufacturers. Ideal for surgical instruments and medical electronics,...

Air ionizer.(NEW PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... The fusION from SIMCO is a bipolar air ionizer capable of controlling electrostatic charge in the local area. Applications for fusION are those found inside process equipment and minienvironments in the semiconductor, flat panel display,...

Temperature control unit.(NEW PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... Building on the ten-year history of its high-performing TCU series, BOC Edwards is introducing the iTCU 40/90. This single-channel temperature control unit responds to the needs of advanced semiconductor manufacturing processes for precise...

Valve for high-purity applications.(NEW PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... Entegris introduces its 3/4-inch orifice Integra[R] valve designed to protect and transport valuable slurries, high-purity chemicals and ultrapure water. This innovative valve provides reliable service where space is limited and high flow is...

Purifier assembly.(NEW PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... Pall Corporation has recently introduced a new purification technology to safeguard critical oxygen analyzers used in a number of semiconductor manufacturing processes, including emerging applications. The new Gaskleen[R]-SP purifier assembly...

Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) now available.(NEW LITERATURE)
September 1, 2005... The Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology (IEST) has announced that the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO/FDIS 14644-3, Cleanrooms and associated controlled environments--Part 3: Test methods,...

Filtration product catalog.(NEW LITERATURE)
September 1, 2005... Millipore has announced the availability of its electronic 2005 BioPharmaceutical Filtration and Separation Product Catalogue on CD-ROM. This tool includes detailed product information for Millipore's filtration, chromatography, and disposable...

Modular tubing catalog.(NEW LITERATURE)
September 1, 2005... This catalog features a modular tubing system including tubes, elbows, laterals, and butterfly and diverter valves, supported by technical drawings and application notes. The new catalog features a variety of new and improved products including...

Unique leasing opportunity.(CLEANROOM SPACE)
September 1, 2005... A manufacturing facility ideally suited for pharmaceutical, semiconductor and lean manufacturing is available for lease in Ewing, N.J. Features include: 18,000 [ft.sup.2] of cleanroom space (9,000 [ft.sup.2], Class 10,000; 9,000 [ft.sup.2],...

Calendar.(Calendar)
September 1, 2005... SEPTEMBER 12-14 2005 PDA/FDA Joint Regulatory Conference, Renaissance Hotel, Washington, D.C. For more information: www.pda.org/pdafda2005 SEPTEMBER 12-14 SEMICON Taiwan 2005. World Trade Center, Taipei, Taiwan. For more...