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Gore introduces 20nm PTFE filter in HDPE cartridge– 2-Feb-2012
For bulk processing of high-purity chemicals used in semiconductors and flat panel displays
Surgical mask offers a ‘cinch and hug’ fit– 2-Feb-2012
Smart-Seal also features fog reduction technology
Rollprint Packaging Products to build Class 8 cleanroom– 1-Feb-2012
The new cleanroom will house five lines capable of producing a variety of pouch structures
Clorox adds hydrogen peroxide one-stop disinfectants to portfolio– 1-Feb-2012
Products take 30sec to one minute to kill bacteria and viruses
PortaFab adds cleanroom wall system for interior walls– 30-Jan-2012
Provides an alternative to traditional modular cleanroom systems
Saint-Gobain adds high purity option to Sani-Tech line– 24-Jan-2012
Ultra-HP combines reinforced outer jacket with fully bonded FEP liner
Pii to double sterile GMP manufacturing capacity– 19-Jan-2012
Aseptic fill/finish plant is currently under construction in Maryland, US
Sartorius Stedim Biotech and G-Con to combine products– 19-Jan-2012
To create an integrated production process platform for biopharmaceutical industry
Nano Mask opens office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia– 18-Jan-2012
Nano Mask is the inventor of the 2H Technology filtration system
Robert Mondavi Research Institute installs ProtoCOL colony counter– 13-Jan-2012
To speed up studies on the growth of bacterial pathogens in food
Asahi Kasei acquires Crystal IS– 12-Jan-2012
Japanese manufacturer of compound semiconductor devices acquires germicidal LED technology firm
IEST publishes new guidance on cleanroom garments– 22-Dec-2011
IEST-RP-CC003.4 addresses the gowning of personnel as a critical aspect of contamination control
Articles
A green building for potent drugs– 21-Dec-2011
Pfizer CentreSource uses the high potency suites at Pfizer's Freiburg, Germany plant to offer an end to end third party contract manufacturing service for high potency drugs. The high potency area offers dry compaction, wet granulation, bead coating, melt extrusion, external lubrication and compression scale-up
The ultimate space for precision cleaning– 21-Dec-2011
US contract precision cleaning company Astro Pak has opened Class 100 and 1000 cleanrooms, which include three ultrasonic cleaning units, a high pressure spray system and more than 35 tons of HVAC equipment, for servicing the medical device, semi-conductor, laser and biopharma markets
Born in the USA– 20-Oct-2011
As an early adopter of new technology in the electronics, nuclear and space exploration industries, the US had a pivotal role in setting cleanroom standards that have now been adopted and harmonised across the globe. It is the world's largest medical device market, has a massive pharmaceutical and biologicals manufacturing sector, and is at the forefront of nanotechnology research and developing technology for the next generation of wafers and chips
New route to making antimicrobial textiles– 15-Jul-2011
Covalently cross-linked polymers can be used to create permanent, non-leaching antimicrobial surfaces that kill bacteria, yeasts, moulds and pathogens commonly found in healthcare environments. The simple, inexpensive and scalable chemistry can be applied to fibres, fabrics, filters and plastics in the manufacture of finished products, such as shoes and textiles, and remains fully active even in harsh conditions, including multiple hot water laundry cycles
Through the looking glass– 28-Apr-2011
Intelligent glass can provide healthcare facilities with better infection control and patient privacy at the flick of a switch, says Martin Potter, international product manager, SmartGlass Medical
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Events
ESTECH 2012– 6-Dec-2011
30 April - 3 May 2012
Four-day conference
Orlando, Florida, US
ESTECH 2012– 13-Apr-2011
30 April - 3 May 2012
Conference & exhibition
Doubletree Hotel at the entrance to Universal Orlando, Orlando, Florida, US