Hi-tech Manufacturing

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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

Asahi Kasei acquires Crystal IS– 12-Jan-2012

Japanese manufacturer of compound semiconductor devices acquires germicidal LED technology firm

Jenoptik to invest �10m in Berlin plant extension– 19-Dec-2011

Should be available for production in 2013

Choice Edge wipe is for cleanroom use– 16-Nov-2011

Has a sealed-border edge and smooth knit construction

Lattice Materials installs Class 10,000 cleanroom– 7-Nov-2011

Silicon and germanium witness samples can now be taken directly into thin film coating chambers

Entegris establishes facility in Taiwan– 20-Oct-2011

For filtration and materials handling components for the semiconductor industry

Memsstar expands Livingston manufacturing facility– 5-Oct-2011

Doubles cleanroom space for semiconductor processing equipment

RASIRC relocates to larger facility– 6-Sep-2011

Company doubles manufacturing and development space

Quest implements new cleanroom for electronics– 6-Sep-2011

Aimed at providing the highest quality manufacturing, repair and integration services

Simplify filtration processes with PSL�s simplefilter– 2-Sep-2011

The single plate pressure/vacuum filter provides contained off-loading via a purged glovebag

MGS opens first plant outside North America– 30-Aug-2011

Facility in Leixlip, Ireland will manufacture computer, healthcare and consumer products

UVolve is an eco-friendly solution for concrete floors– 24-Aug-2011

DSM broadens its range of instant floor coatings

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Articles

Kozy times for the French– 23-Jan-2012

France is strong in industrial sectors, including telecoms, aerospace and defence, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and automobile production. As a leading exponent of nuclear energy, it has developed specialised contamination control knowhow. Per capita spending on medicines and healthcare is among the highest in Europe and it ranks among the top five largest medical device markets in the world. France is a large r&d spender, focused around innovation clusters dedicated to various industry sectors.

A clean routine– 20-Jan-2012

Manufacture of semiconductor chips requires outstanding precision. Among the components used in lens assemblies are shock absorbers and membranes. Trelleborg Sealing Solutions makes these and packs them in cleanroom conditions at its factory in Tewkesbury in the UK to minimise the risk of contamination.

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

Eastern promise– 19-Aug-2011

Despite global financial chaos, the prosperity of the Tiger economies of south east Asia in the healthcare and electronics sectors continues unabated. Japan�s industrial production is on the rebound from the earthquake, but Taiwan�s trade reach an all-time high in 2010. Integrated circuits, micro-electronics and pharma have become mainstays of China's economy and its growth rate remains one of the highest in Asia. Malaysia has, since independence, had one of the best economic records in Asia, and the country still makes more than 70% of the world�s rubber gloves.

Graphene facility at Exeter– 22-Jul-2011

The Graphene Centre cleanroom is a purpose-built semiconductor-type facility designed and built by Cleanroom Solutions at the School of Physics in Exeter to explore the possibilities of Graphene, a versatile material that offers a combination of optical, electrical and mechanical properties suitable for applications including microchips and touch screen technology. The �500,000 complex incorporates energy measures to minimise its environmental impact, notably advanced HVAC control of temperature and humidity.

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