2000 CleanRooms Editorial Index

2000 CleanRooms Editorial Index

ALPHABETICAL BY SUBJECT

Apparel

  • “Disposable apparel makers suit up for head-to-toe supplier business,” by John Haystead, Feb. p. 1.
  • “Not-necessarily-intuitive,” by George D. Miller, Feb. p. 6.
  • “Selecting apparel for worker safety,” by Sheila Galatowitsch, March p. 1.
  • “OR contamination linked to garments and staff activity,” by Tammy Wright, March p. 1.
  • “Pentagon lags in protective suit recall,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, April p. 1.
  • “Cleanroom apparel makers look to emerging market,” by Caryn Sykes, July p. 1.
  • “Consumables suppliers down,” by Sanya Sahi, August p. 1.
  • “Cleanroom e-commerce under construction,” by Sheila Galatowitsch, August p. 15.
  • “AGS explores glove failure rates,” by Chris Anderson, Oct. p. 1.
  • “Breathable films offer latex glove alternative,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Oct. p. 1.
  • “Evaluating the dissipative properties of cleanroom gloves”, by Andrew J. Magenheim, Ph. D and Carl Newberg, Nov. p. 25.
  • “Getting a grip on gloves,” by Laureen Belleville, Nov. p. 34.
  • “One suit fits all: Cleanroom garment makers respond to global pressures and expanding markets by making steady improvements,” by Chris Anderson, Dec. p. 15.
  • “Apparel programs: Be aware of what the industry has to offer,” by Brad Whitsel, Dec. p. 16.

Components/engineering/rooms

  • “Decreased air velocity cuts costs,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Jan. p. 1.
  • “Cleanroom retrofit projects change hands,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Jan. p. 1.
  • “Taiwan quake shakes up US fabs,” by Hank Hogan, Jan. p. 1.
  • “Exhaust control at point of use,” by Dan Hall, Jan. p. 28.
  • “Tooling guidelines get a facelift,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Feb. p. 1.
  • “Design and operation of biopharmaceutical airlocks,” by Manuel A. del Valle, PE, Feb. p. 22
  • “Rinse water: Benefits vs. risks,” by Robert P. Donovan, March p. 8.
  • “Smooth operation,” by Cynthia L. Fuguet-Mare, March p. 18.
  • “Solutions to the minienvironment mystery,” by Robert P. Donovan, April p. 8.
  • “Dying facilities get second chance,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, May p. 1.
  • “Blowing budget,” by John Haystead, May p. 15.
  • “European market ready to capitalize,” by Barbara Rott, June p. 8.
  • “Start-up has big, yet light, fab plans,” by Hank Hogan, June p. 8.
  • “Better days for Daw,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, June p. 8.
  • “Motorola buys Scottish fab,” by Neil Savage, June p. 8.
  • “Flame detector advances fire-safety cause,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, July p. 1.
  • “200-mm fab to employ minienvironment approach,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, July p. 4.
  • “Recommending cleanroom retrofits,” by Lisa A. Coleman, July p. 17.
  • “Operational plans for retrofits,” by Timothy Loughran, July p. 21.
  • “Fab layout methodology for future flexibility,” by Tom Connolly and Nomty Stranski, IDC, July p. 24.
  • “HEPA filters keep the dirt out,” by Laureen Belleville, July p. 30.
  • “UK modular cleanroom company hopes portable unit catches on,” by Chris Anderson, Aug. p. 8.
  • “In 300-mm contamination control, watch out for electrostatic attraction,” by Larry B. Levit, Tom M. Hanley, Frank Curran, Aug.p. 25.
  • “Bulking up specialty gas delivery,” by Sheila Galatowitsch, Sept. p. 15.
  • “Contamination and airflow distributions in a non-unidirectional airflow cleanroom,” by Chun-Hung Tsai, Sept. p. 30.
  • “Softwalls make for quick and easy cleanrooms,” by Laureen Belleville, Sept. p. 34.
  • “Research unveils microcontamination mystery,” by Hank Hogan, Oct. p. 1.
  • “Minienvironments: Changes in end-user industries altering cleanroom footprint,” by Caryn Sykes, Oct. p. 4.
  • “MITIE launches cleanroom division,” by Lisa A. Coleman, Oct. p. 8.
  • “Injection molder comes clean,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Oct. p. 8.
  • “Containing the moisture issue,” by Neil Savage, Oct. p. 21.
  • “Dehumidification: The basics of wheel technology for air treatment,” by Jim Doolin, Oct. p. 24.
  • “Making clean valves cleaner,” by John Baxter, Bill Fitzgerald and James E. Gotch, P.E., Oct. p. 30.
  • “NIST breaks ground on Advanced Measurement Lab,” by Chris Anderson, Nov. p. 1.
  • “Atmel breathes new life into mothballed Siemens cleanroom,” by Hank Hogan, Nov. p. 1.
  • “Sony to spend $936 million to construct 300mm LCD/CCD fab,” by Staff Reports, Nov. p. 4.
  • “Thinking clean,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Nov. p. 15.
  • “Lab review key to infection control,” by Brenda E. Barry, Ph. D., Nov. p. 22.
  • “Cleanrooms on the radar of Honeywell, Air Purification Technologies alliance,” by Neil Savage, Dec., p. 4.

Equipment

  • “Baseline work boosts barrier/isolation system development,” by Alan Peterson, Jan. p. S18.
  • “Closing the door on contamination,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Jan. p. 1.
  • “Lighting designer says standards committees are in the dark,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Jan. p. 4.
  • “Protecting pharmacy personnel,” by Hank Rahe, Jan. p. 12.
  • “Exhaust control at point of use,” by Dan Hall, Jan. p. 28.
  • “Jumping on the isolator bandwagon,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Feb. p. 1.
  • “Biosensor detects E. coli,” by Judy Keller, Feb. p. 4.
  • “Sterility assurance,” by Hank Rahe, Feb. p. 10.
  • ” Micro displays magnify challenges,” by Hank Hogan, Feb. p. 15.
  • “Exhaust reduction equipment may yield big savings,” by Lisa Coleman, March p. 4.
  • “The cost of not sharing,” by Hank Rahe, March p. 10.
  • “Process improvements expected from the integration of minienvironments,” by Bruce MacGibbon, Ph.D., March p. 24.
  • “FTIR detection of outgassing chemicals,” by John C. Hulteen, Ph.D., March p. 34.
  • “Clean cells isolate products and operation from contaminants,” by Don Zytka, March p. 36.
  • “Pass-throughs and air showers keep contamination at bay,” by Laureen Belleville, March p. 38.
  • “Half-truths can be believable,” by Richard A. Matthews, March p. 78.
  • “Filter targets smallest viruses,” by Sheila Galatowitsch, April p. 1.
  • “Point and click for used equipment,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, April p. 1.
  • “Solutions to the minienvironment mystery,” by Robert P. Donovan, April p. 8.
  • “Mergers, acquisitions solidify industry,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, May p. 1.
  • “Europe on the upswing,” by Michael Levans, May p. 1.
  • “Porometer a promising device for filtration,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, May p. 4.
  • “Particle measurement progress,” by Robert P. Donovan, May p. 8.
  • “Blowing budget,” by John Haystead, May p. 15.
  • “Cleanroom markets for air filtration products: How to deal with a cyclical industry,” by Caryn Sykes, Frost & Sullivan, May p. 28.
  • “Doors—portals to cleanliness,” by Laureen Belleville, May p. 32.
  • “UV sheds light on food processing,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, June p. 1.
  • “Semiconductor rebound welcomed,” by Sheila Galatowitsch, June p. 1.
  • “Volvo adopts cleanroom technology,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, June p. 1.
  • “European market ready to capitalize,” by Barbara Rott, June p. 8.
  • “Containment device misuse,” by Hank Rahe, June p. 12.
  • “The importance of cleaning validation,” by Sheila Galatowitsch, June p. 19.
  • “Semiconductor forecast claims spending to reach all-time high,” by Christine Lunday, July p. 4.
  • “Measuring liquid-borne particles with light-scattering instruments,” by Robert P. Donovan, July p. 10.
  • “HEPA filters keep the dirt out,” by Laureen Belleville, July p. 30.
  • “Step right up: Get your pulse corona here,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Aug. p. 4.
  • “UK modular cleanroom company hopes portable unit catches on,” by Chris Anderson, Aug. p. 8.
  • “Prevent exposure to potent compounds,” by Hank Rahe, Aug. p. 12.
  • “Extract Technology acquired,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Aug. p. 13.
  • “Cleanroom e-commerce under construction,” by Sheila Galatowitsch, Aug. p. 15.
  • “In 300 mm contamination control, watch out for electrostatic attraction,” by Larry B. Levit, Tom M. Hanley and Frank Curran, Aug. p. 25.
  • “Food processors acquire taste for electronic pasteurization,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Sept. p. 1.
  • “Gloveboxes key to CST,” by Chris Anderson, Sept. p. 1.
  • “Validated methods of PPE decontamination,” by Hank Rahe, Sept. p. 12.
  • “Bulking up specialty gas delivery,” by Sheila Galatowitsch, Sept. p. 15.
  • “AGS explores glove failure rates,” by Chris Anderson, Oct. p. 1.
  • “Containing the moisture issue,” by Neil Savage, Oct. p. 21.
  • “Dehumidification: The basics of wheel technology for air treatment,” by Jim Doolin, Oct. p. 24.
  • “RTP ready with nanotube compound,” by Chris Anderson, Nov. p. 1.
  • “Techon Systems, BF Goodrich team to control ESD,” by Jeff VanPelt, N

    Monitors and instruments

    • “FTIR detection of outgassing chemicals,” by John C. Hulteen, Ph.D., March p. 34.
    • “Dry-down characterization of diaphragm valves,” by Hans H. Funke, May p. S1.
    • “Porometer a promising device for filtration,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, May p. 4.
    • “The evolution of ISO cleanroom standards,” by Richard A. Matthews, May p. 46.
    • “WG 100: Mission accomplished,” by Kelly Sewell, June p. 1.
    • “Light scattering instruments for measuring particles: The options,” by Robert P. Donovan, June p. 10.
    • “Flame detector advances fire-safety cause,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, July p. 1.
    • “Particles on surfaces: Measurement limitations,” by Robert P. Donovan, Aug. p. 10.
    • “Cleanroom e-commerce under construction,” by Sheila Galatowitsch, Aug. p. 15.
    • “Keeping track of shrinking particles,” by Laureen Belleville, Aug. p. 30.
    • “USDA funds nucleic acid test for Salmonella contamination detection,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Sept. p. 4.
    • “'Fickle particles' revisited,” by Robert P. Donovan, Sept. p. 10.
    • “Quantitative monitors minimize cost impact of ESD events on GMR heads,” by Vladimir Kraz, Credence Technologies Inc., Sept. p. 22.
    • “Making clean valves cleaner,” by John Baxter, Bill Fitzgerald and James E. Gotch, P.E., Oct. p. 30.
    • “The symbiotic nature of the cleanroom,” by Bruce G. Walker and Wanda R. Mattson, Oct. p. 38.

    Services

    • “Product testing gamble pays off,” by Carolyn Mathas, Feb. p. 4.
    • “The importance of cleaning validation,” by Sheila Galatowitsch, June p. 19.
    • “Recommending cleanroom retrofits,” by Lisa A. Coleman, July p. 17.
    • “Cleanroom e-commerce under construction,” by Sheila Galatowitsch, Aug. p. 15.
    • “MITIE launches cleanroom division,” by Lisa A. Coleman, Oct. p. 8.
    • “M+W receives HQ OK in Singapore, expands turnkey list,” by Barbara Rott, Oct. p. 8.
    • “The symbiotic nature of the cleanroom,” by Bruce G. Walker and Wanda R. Mattson, Oct. p. 38.
    • “One suit fits all: Cleanroom garment makers respond to global pressures and expanding markets by making steady improvements,” by Chris Anderson, Dec. p. 15.
    • “Apparel programs: Be aware of what the industry has to offer,” by Brad Whitsel, Dec. p. 16.

    Supplies

    • “Presaturated wipers optimize solvent use,” by Laureen Belleville, April p. 30.
    • “Consumables suppliers down,” by Sanya Sahi, Aug. p. 1.
    • “Cleanroom e-commerce under construction,” by Sheila Galatowitsch, Aug. p. 15.
    • “ASTM standard to keep wipers clean,” by Hank Hogan, Sept. p. 1.
    • “DuPont to put Lycra to new use,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Sept. p. 1.
    • “There's more to swabs than meets the eye,” by Laureen Belleville, Dec. p. 26.

    Water, chemical and gas systems and equipment

    • “Recycling spent rinse waters,” by Robert P. Donovan, Feb. p. 8.
    • “Porometer a promising device for filtration,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, May p. 4.
    • “Cleaning studies key to Chesapeake,” by Sheila Galatowitsch, June p. 20.
    • “Flame detector advances fire-safety cause,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, July p. 1.
    • “Cleanroom e-commerce under construction,” by Sheila Galatowitsch, Aug. p. 15.
    • “Bulking up specialty gas delivery,” by Sheila Galatowitsch, Sept. p. 15.
    • “Contamination and airflow distributions in a non-unidirectional airflow cleanroom,” by Chun-Hung Tsai, Sept. p. 30.
    • “Research unveils microcontamination mystery,” by Hank Hogan, Oct. p. 1.
    • “Containing the moisture issue,” by Neil Savage, Oct. p. 21.

    Semiconductor

    • “Taiwan quake shakes up US fabs,” by Hank Hogan, Jan. p. 1.
    • “Fab upgrade planned,” by Christine Lunday, Feb. p. 1.
    • “Product testing gamble pays off,” by Carolyn Mathas, Feb. p. 4.
    • “Recycling spent rinse waters,” by Robert P. Donovan, Feb. p. 8.
    • “Exhaust reduction equipment may yield big savings,” by Lisa Coleman, March p. 4.
    • “Wanted: ISO 9000 auditors for ESD control program,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, March p. 4.
    • “Rinse water: Benefits vs. risks,” by Robert P. Donovan, March p. 8.
    • “How clean are your cleanroom walls?,” by John F. O'Hanlon, March p. 14.
    • “SIA's cancer data review should move quickly,” by Peter N. Dunn, March p. 16.
    • “Smooth operation,” by Cynthia L. Fuguet-Mare, March p. 18.
    • “300 mm theory and practice,” by Hank Hogan, March p. 21.
    • “Process improvements expected from the integration of minienvironments,” by Bruce MacGibbon, Ph.D., March p. 24.
    • “FTIR detection of outgassing chemicals,” by John C. Hulteen, Ph.D., March p. 34.
    • “Clean cells isolate products and operation from contaminants,” by Don Zytka, March p. 36.
    • “Pass-throughs and air showers keep contamination at bay,” by Laureen Belleville, March p. 38.
    • “Testing results prove new methods for mopping cleanrooms,” by Tammy Wright, April p. 1.
    • “Taking ESD by storm,” by Lisa Coleman, April p. 17.
    • “ESD causes and effects,” by Ed Weggeland, ESD Association, VP, April p. 20.
    • “Dry-down characterization of diaphragm valves,” by Hans H. Funke, May p. S1.
    • “Identifying 'hidden sources',” by Carl Larson and Oleg P. Koshkovich, May p. S5.
    • “Airborne molecular contamination's impact on silicon wafer production,” by Stephan Ziegert, May S10.
    • “Dying facilities get second chance,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, May p. 1.
    • “Infineon moves on 300 mm fab,” by Christine Lunday, May p. 1.
    • “Europe on the upswing,” by Michael Levans, May p. 1.
    • “Particle measurement progress,” by Robert P. Donovan, May p. 8.
    • “Blowing budget,” by John Haystead, May p. 15.
    • “Cleanroom markets for air filtration products: How to deal with a cyclical industry,” by Caryn Sykes, Frost & Sullivan, May p. 28.
    • “Semiconductor rebound welcomed,” by Sheila Galatowitsch, June p. 1.
    • “European market ready to capitalize,” by Barbara Rott, June p. 8.
    • “Better days for Daw,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, June p. 8.
    • “Motorola buys Scottish fab,” by Neil Savage, June p. 8.
    • “Light scattering instruments for measuring particles: The options,” by Robert P. Donovan, June p. 10.
    • “ST, Philips plan 300 mm line,” by Christine Lunday, June p. 46.
    • “Grant funds knowledge- and skills-based training,” by Chris Anderson, July p. 1.
    • “200-mm fab to employ minienvironment approach,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, July p. 4.
    • “Semiconductor forecast claims spending to reach all-time high,” by Christine Lunday, July p. 4.
    • “Measuring liquid-borne particles with light-scattering instruments,” by Robert P. Donovan, July p. 10.
    • “Recommending cleanroom retrofits,” by Lisa A. Coleman, July p. 17.
    • “Operational plans for retrofits,” by Timothy Loughran, July p. 21.
    • “Fab layout methodology for future flexibility,” by Tom Connolly and Nomty Stranski, IDC, July p. 24.
    • “OSHA cites American Xtal,” by Hank Hogan, Aug. p. 1.
    • “PNTR opens contamination control market, but poses infrastructure challenges,” by Neil Savage, Aug. p. 1.
    • “Industry, colleges team to fill cleanroom void,” by Hank Hogan, Aug. p. 1.
    • “Step right up: Get your pulse corona here,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Aug. p. 4.
    • “ESA concerns build in 300-mm production,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Aug. p. 4.
    • “Resilience is key,” by Michael Levans, Aug. p. 6.
    • “Europe views training as key to growth,” by Barbara Rott, August p. 8.
    • “AMC solutions prompt ESD fight,” by Lisa Coleman, Aug. p. 8.
    • “Particles on surfaces: Measurement limitations,” by Robert P. Donovan, Aug. p. 10.
    • “In 300 mm contamination control, watch out

      Life sciences

      • “Designers face clean challenges,” by John Haystead, Jan. p. S4.
      • “Flexibility is key,” by Thomas E. Hansz, AIA, Jan. p. S4.
      • “Multi-product cGMP biotechnology manufacturing in Israel,” by Edward Pedersen and Charles Neal, BE&K Engineering, Jan. p. S10.
      • “Sterile product preparation in hospital pharmacies,” by Hank Rahe, Jan. p. S15.
      • “Baseline work boosts barrier/isolation system development,” by Alan Peterson, Jan. p. S18.
      • “Flexible containment addresses high-potency manufacturing,” by Alan George, Jan. p. S20.
      • “Cleaning up the blood supply,” by Tammy Wright, Jan. p. 1.
      • “Closing the door on contamination,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Jan. p. 1.
      • “Protecting pharmacy personnel,” by Hank Rahe, Jan. p. 12.
      • “Points to consider,” by Russell E. Madsen, Jan. p. 18.
      • “Jumping on the isolator bandwagon,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Feb. p. 1.
      • “Bacteria buster,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Feb. p. 1.
      • “Biosensor detects E. coli,” by Judy Keller, Feb. p. 4.
      • “PDA to publish testing guide,” by Lisa Nadile, Feb. p. 4.
      • “Sterility assurance,” by Hank Rahe, Feb. p. 10.
      • “Design and operation of biopharmaceutical airlocks,” by Manuel A. del Valle, PE, Feb. p. 22.
      • “OR contamination linked to garments and staff activity,” by Tammy Wright, March p. 1.
      • “Blood centers, FDA enhance screening safety with advanced test study,” by Tammy Wright, March p. 1.
      • “The cost of not sharing,” by Hank Rahe, March p. 10.
      • “How clean are your cleanroom walls?,” by John F. O'Hanlon, March p. 14.
      • “Clean cells isolate products and operation from contaminants,” by Don Zytka, March p. 36.
      • “Pass-throughs and air showers keep contamination at bay,” by Laureen Belleville, March p. 38.
      • “Filter targets smallest viruses,” by Sheila Galatowitsch, April p. 1.
      • “Testing results prove new methods for mopping cleanrooms,” by Tammy Wright, April p. 1.
      • “The meaning of cleaning,” by Hank Rahe, April p. 12.
      • “Steam sterilization and the myth of harmonization,” by Jeanne Moldenhauer, April p. 26.
      • “Containment at the source,” by Hank Rahe, May p. 10.
      • “Blowing budget,” by John Haystead, May p. 15.
      • “Containment device misuse,” by Hank Rahe, June p. 12.
      • “The importance of cleaning validation,” by Sheila Galatowitsch, June p. 19.
      • “Cleaning studies key to Chesapeake,” by Sheila Galatowitsch, June p. 20.
      • “Recommending cleanroom retrofits,” by Lisa A. Coleman, July p. 17.
      • “Operational plans for retrofits,” by Timothy Loughran, July p. 21.
      • “PNTR opens contamination control market, but poses infrastructure challenges,” by Neil Savage, Aug. p. 1.
      • “Step right up: Get your pulse corona here,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Aug.t p. 4.
      • “UK modular cleanroom company hopes portable unit catches on,” by Chris Anderson, Aug. p. 8.
      • “Prevent exposure to potent compounds,” by Hank Rahe, Aug. p. 12.
      • “Extract Technology acquired,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Aug. p. 13.
      • “FDA sets sights on sterile products standard,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Sept. p. 1.
      • “USDA funds nucleic acid test for Salmonella contamination detection,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Sept. p. 4.
      • “When sick, avoid the hospital,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Sept. p. 6.
      • “Validated methods of PPE decontamination,” by Hank Rahe, Sept. p. 12.
      • “Contamination and airflow distributions in a non-unidirectional airflow cleanroom,” by Chun-Hung Tsai, Sept. p. 30.
      • “Pharm industry responds to proposed FDA standard,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Oct. p. 1.
      • “Regulating for good reason,” by Hank Rahe, Oct. p. 14.
      • “Containing the moisture issue,” by Neil Savage, Oct. p. 21.
      • “FDA's new medical device guidance questioned,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Nov. p. 1.
      • “Comment period closes, standard in the making,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Nov. p. 1.
      • “Is healthcare clean care?,” by Hank Rahe, Nov. p. 12.
      • “Lab review key to infection control,” by Brenda E. Barry, Ph. D., Nov. p. 22.
      • “U.S. lawmakers grapple with new flood of bogus p

        Electronics/microelectronics

        • “People emissions,” by Robert P. Donovan, Jan. p. 10.
        • “Recycling spent rinse waters,” by Robert P. Donovan, Feb. p. 8.
        • “Micro displays magnify challenges,” by Hank Hogan, Feb. p. 15.
        • “Wanted: ISO 9000 auditors for ESD control program,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, March p. 4.
        • “How clean are your cleanroom walls?,” by John F. O'Hanlon, March p. 14.
        • “FTIR detection of outgassing chemicals,” by John C. Hulteen, Ph.D., March p. 34.
        • “Clean cells isolate products and operation from contaminants,” by Don Zytka, March p. 36.
        • “Pass-throughs and air showers keep contamination at bay,” by Laureen Belleville, March p. 38.
        • “Testing results prove new methods for mopping cleanrooms,” by Tammy Wright, April p. 1.
        • “Solutions to the minienvironment mystery,” by Robert P. Donovan, April p. 8.
        • “Taking ESD by storm,” by Lisa Coleman, April p. 17.
        • “ESD causes and effects,” by Ed Weggeland, ESD Association, VP, April p. 20.
        • “Particle measurement progress,” by Robert P. Donovan, May p. 8.
        • “Blowing budget,” by John Haystead, May p. 15.
        • “Start-up has big, yet light, fab plans,” by Hank Hogan, June p. 8.
        • “Light scattering instruments for measuring particles: The options,” by Robert P. Donovan, June p. 10.
        • “Grant funds knowledge- and skills-based training,” by Chris Anderson, July p. 1.
        • “Measuring liquid-borne particles with light-scattering instruments,” by Robert P. Donovan, July p. 10.
        • “Operational plans for retrofits,” by Timothy Loughran, July p. 21.
        • “Industry, colleges team to fill cleanroom void,” by Hank Hogan, Aug. p. 1.
        • “Step right up: Get your pulse corona here,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Aug. p. 4.
        • “Europe views training as key to growth,” by Barbara Rott, Aug. p. 8.
        • “Particles on surfaces: Measurement limitations,” by Robert P. Donovan, Aug. p. 10.
        • “'Fickle particles'” revisited,” by Robert P. Donovan, Sept. p. 10.
        • “Quantitative monitors minimize cost impact of ESD events on GMR heads,” by Vladimir Kraz, Credence Technologies Inc., Sept. p. 22.
        • “Contamination and airflow distributions in a non-unidirectional airflow cleanroom,” by Chun-Hung Tsai, Sept. p. 30.
        • “Small particle dynamic are NOT intuitive,” by Robert P. Donovan, Oct. p. 12.
        • “Techon Systems, BF Goodrich team to control ESD,” by Jeff VanPelt, Nov. p. 4.
        • “Hole in the wall home to ISO Class 6 cleanrooms,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Nov. p. 8.
        • “The dimensionless Stokes number,” by Robert P. Donovan, Nov. p. 10.
        • “Evaluating the dissipative properties of cleanroom gloves,” by Andrew J. Magenheim, Ph. D. and Carl Newberg, Nov. p. 25.
        • “The Stokes number (Stk) and inertial impaction,” by Robert P. Donovan, Dec. p. 8.

        Other/emerging applications

        • “Biosensor detects E. coli,” by Judy Keller, Feb. p. 4.
        • “Class 100,000 in 10,000's clothing,” by David Herron, Feb. p. 12.
        • “Particles,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Feb. p. 41.
        • “Pentagon lags in protective suit recall,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, April p. 1.
        • “Point and click for used equipment,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, April p. 1.
        • “Cleanroom market study underway,” by Kelly Sewell, May p. 1.
        • “Mergers, acquisitions solidify industry,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, May p. 1.
        • “Are you a mentor?,” by Michael Levans, May p. 6.
        • “Contamination control in a food processing environment – Having HACCP helps,” by Peter J. Slade, Ph.D., May p. 23.
        • “UV sheds light on food processing,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, June p. 1.
        • “Volvo adopts cleanroom technology,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, June p. 1.
        • “Salmonella on the rise in US,” by Judy Keller, June p. 1.
        • “Examining the New Europe,” by Michael Levans, June p. 6.
        • “European market ready to capitalize,” by Barbara Rott, June p. 8.
        • “Cleanroom upgrade incorporates integrated design approach,” by Grant Canfield and Reid Lerner, June p. 14.
        • “Avenues to a safer working environment,” by Bruce G. Walker, Wanda R. Mattson and William R. Acorn, June p. 26.
        • “Pathogen testing speeds up,” by Judy Keller, July p. 1.
        • “Becoming the industry resource,” by Michael Levans, July p. 6.
        • “Anadigics to expand GaAs fab,” by John E. Pettit, July p. 14.
        • “Step right up: Get your pulse corona here,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Aug. p. 4.
        • “Food processors acquire taste for electronic pasteurization,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Sept. p. 1.
        • “Gloveboxes key to CST,” by Chris Anderson, Sept. p. 1.
        • “USDA funds nucleic acid test for Salmonella contamination detection,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Sept. p. 4.
        • “First-time events a big draw at CleanRooms West 2000,” by Kelly Sewell, Sept. p. 4.
        • “Lessons to exchange,” by Michael Levans, Sept. p. 6.
        • “E. Coli outbreaks fuel federal action,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Oct. p. 1.
        • “Unfiltered,” by Laureen Belleville, Oct. p. 6.
        • “MITIE launches cleanroom division,” by Lisa A. Coleman, Oct. p. 8.
        • “Injection molder comes clean,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Oct. p. 8.
        • “The symbiotic nature of the cleanroom,” by Bruce G. Walker and Wanda R. Mattson, Oct. p. 38.
        • “CleanRooms West 2000: Turning the tables on product development,” by Michael Levans, Nov. p. 6.
        • “GAP survey walks fine line,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Dec. p. 1.
        • “Cleanrooms on the radar of Honeywell, Air Purification Technologies alliance,” by Neil Savage, Dec. p. 4.

        Built to Spec

        • “Existing building expanded and retrofitted into clean space,” by Al Rogers, Jan. p. 14.
        • “Class 100,000 in 10,000's clothing,” by David Herron, Feb. p. 12.
        • “Smooth operation,” by Cynthia L. Fuguet-Mare, March p. 18.
        • “They're popping up everywhere,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, April p. 14.
        • “MSS transforms Dallas factory,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, May p. 12.
        • “Cleanroom upgrade incorporates integrated design approach,” by Grant Canfield and Reid Lerner, June p. 14.
        • “Anadigics to expand GaAs fab,” by John E. Pettit, July p. 14.
        • “Injection molder comes clean,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Oct. p. 8.
        • “Hole in the wall home to ISO Class 6 cleanrooms, by Mark A. DeSorbo, Nov. p. 8.
        • “IBM ventures into 300 mm territory,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Dec. p. 12.

        Standards/certifications/practices/guidelines

        • “Multi-product cGMP biotechnology manufacturing in Israel,” by Edward Pedersen and Charles Neal, BE&K Engineering, Jan. p. S10.
        • “Sterile product preparation in hospital pharmacies,” by Hank Rahe, Jan. p. S15.
        • “Flexible containment addresses high-potency manufacturing,” by Alan George, Jan. p. S20.
        • “Lighting designer says standards committees are in the dark,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Jan. p. 4.
        • “Dirty little secret,” by George D. Miller, Jan. p. 6.
        • “Points to consider,” by Russell E. Madsen, Jan. p. 18.
        • “Developing a validation protocol,” by Jan Eudy, Jan. p. 20.
        • “You're in trouble!,” by Richard A. Matthews, Jan. p. 46.
        • “Bacteria buster,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Feb. p. 1.
        • “PDA to publish testing guide,” by Lisa Nadile, Feb. p. 4.
        • “Sterility assurance,” by Hank Rahe, Feb. p. 10.
        • “Particles,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Feb. p. 41.
        • “What is Fed-St-209E's fate?,” by Richard A. Matthews, Feb. p. 46.
        • “Selecting apparel for worker safety,” by Sheila Galatowitsch, March p. 1.
        • “Study benchmarks energy use,” by Lisa Coleman, March p. 1.
        • “Wanted: ISO 9000 auditors for ESD control program,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, March p. 4.
        • “It's time to fish,” by George D. Miller, March p. 6.
        • “Why ISO 14644-1 is not such a big deal,” by Ken Goldstein, March p. 12.
        • “How clean are your cleanroom walls?,” by John F. O'Hanlon, March p. 14.
        • “SIA's cancer data review should move quickly,” by Peter N. Dunn, March p. 16.
        • “Half-truths can be believable,” by Richard A. Matthews, March p. 78.
        • “Testing results prove new methods for mopping cleanrooms,” by Tammy Wright, April p. 1.
        • “ISO standards come into view,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, April p. 1.
        • “Steam sterilization and the myth of harmonization,” by Jeanne Moldenhauer, April p. 26.
        • “The ISO global cleanroom standards—What do they really mean?,” by Richard A. Matthews, April p. 46.
        • “Are you a mentor?,” by Michael Levans, May p. 6.
        • “Contamination control in a food processing environment—Having HACCP helps,” by Peter J. Slade, Ph.D., May p. 23.
        • “The evolution of ISO cleanroom standards,” by Richard A. Matthews, May p. 46.
        • “WG 100: Mission accomplished,” by Kelly Sewell, June p. 1.
        • “Shame on you,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, June p. 6.
        • “The importance of cleaning validation,” by Sheila Galatowitsch, June p. 19.
        • “Step 1: Familiarize yourself with 14644-4,” by Richard A. Matthews, June p. 54.
        • “IEST pen becomes sword,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, July p. 1.
        • “All talk, no action,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, July p. 6.
        • “Moving right along,” by Richard A. Matthews, July p. 62.
        • “Spector takes IEST helm,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Aug. p. 1.
        • “Maintain the cleanliness of a cleanroom,” by Richard A. Matthews, Aug. p. 42.
        • “ASTM standard to keep wipers clean,” by Hank Hogan, Sept. p. 1.
        • “FDA sets sights on sterile products standard,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Sept. p. 1.
        • “Peopleless cleanrooms,” by Richard A. Matthews, Sept. p. 54.
        • “Pharm industry responds to proposed FDA standard,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Oct. p. 1.
        • “AGS explores glove failure rates,” by Chris Anderson, Oct. p. 1.
        • “What makes a cleanroom a cleanroom?,” by Richard A. Matthews, Oct. p. 70.
        • “FDA's new medical device guidance questioned,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Nov. p. 1.
        • “Thinking clean,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Nov. p. 15.
        • “Lab review key to infection control,” by Brenda E. Barry, Ph. D., Nov. p. 22.
        • “Biocontamination: It's alive!,” by Richard A. Matthews, Nov. p. 50.

        Europe happenings

        • “They're popping up everywhere,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, April p. 14.
        • “Infineon moves on 300 mm fab,” by Christine Lunday, May p. 1.
        • “Europe on the upswing,” by Michael Levans, May p. 1.
        • “MSS transforms Dallas factory,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, May p. 12.
        • “Volvo adopts cleanroom technology,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, June p. 1.
        • “Examining the New Europe,” by Michael Levans, June p. 6.
        • “European market ready to capitalize,” by Barbara Rott, June p. 8.
        • “Euro Particles,” by Laureen Belleville, June p. 8.
        • “Better days for Daw,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, June p. 8.
        • “Motorola buys Scottish fab,” by Neil Savage, June p. 8.
        • “ST, Philips plan 300 mm line,” by Christine Lunday, June p. 46.
        • “200 mm fab to employ minienvironment approach,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, July p. 4.
        • “Resilience is key,” by Michael Levans, August p. 6.
        • “Europe views training as key to growth,” by Barbara Rott, August p. 8.
        • “Euro Particles,” by Lisa Coleman, August p. 8.
        • “AMC solutions prompt ESD fight,” by Lisa Coleman, August p. 8.
        • “Extract Technology acquired,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, August p. 13.
        • “MITIE launches cleanroom division,” by Lisa A. Coleman, Oct. p. 8.
        • “M&W receives HQ OK in Singapore, expands turnkey list,” by Barbara Rott, Oct. p. 8.
        • “Injection molder comes clean,” by Mark A. DeSorbo, Oct. p. 8.
        • “Atmel breathes new life into mothballed Siemens cleanroom,” by Hank Hogan, Nov. p. 1.

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