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Based on what I have seen in most applications of contamination control containment devices, it would appear that suppliers are not asking the basic questions: "What activities are going to take place within the device? How will users need to interact with the equipment contained in the device?" Or, is it that the users of these devices are unable to explain their activities to the supplier.

Often a breakthrough comes about as a result of recognizing the applicability of a solution developed in a different, traditionally separate field to one's own particular discipline. Particle measurement technology has benefited from such technology transfers

Protective garment; Substrate surface treatment; Safety goggles with ventilation system; And more

We have a saying here in New England: If you don't like the weather, wait a minute. The same can be said for the cleanrooms industry

It's an issue that touches nearly every business and industry on earth. It's essential for growth, increased production, employee retention and the overall mental and fiscal health of every company

Jacobs wins Cypress contract; North Safety acquires Arkon; GP line listed under FM4910 for wet bench construction; And more

BALTIMORE-A recent study conducted by a research center based at Arizona State University indicates that there are 200 semiconductor facilities in the world that are at least 15 years old

NEW YORK-An instrument that applies stresses on filter samples to determine and fine tune pore characteristics has caught the eye of the American Filtration and Separation Society (North Port, AL)

MUNICH, GERMANY-The decidedly upbeat tone of SEMICON Europa 2000 should bode well for the European cleanrooms construction and equipment market over the next two years

BALTIMORE-News of mergers, acquisitions and now strategic partnerships is a good indication that the contamination control industry's fragmented days are numbered.

Industry professionals agree that growth is not just hinged on research and development. Efforts to strengthen market presence are equally essential, and collaborations offer the most direct route. [See "Partnerships change industry," October 1999, p. 1].

DRESDEN, GERMANY-Just two years after setting up the Semiconductor 300 pilot line under a joint venture with Motorola, Infineon Technologies says it's ready to invest roughly $1 billion to launch a new 300mm production DRAM fab in Dresden, Germany

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA-To meet the demand for comprehensive contamination control market research information, CleanRooms has commissioned Frost & Sullivan (Mountain View, CA) to conduct a study entitled "The U.S. Market for Cleanroom Products"

Manufacturers need to pursue other avenues and new media to diversify product demand.

When effectively implemented, HACCP will assure the safety of the global food supply.

Retrofitted space employs box-within-a-box concept MSS Clean Technology Inc. (Tucker, GA) had no particular plan or stringent budget to stick to, but there was an objective.

Energy-efficient HVAC design can add up to millions in savings. Like any business, performance and productivity are the primary concerns in cleanroom manufacturing environments.

Don't take it for granted. The appropriate door can make a cleanroom or clean production area more efficient and, thus, more profitable. The main goal is to provide quick, easy access to work areas while maintaining controlled conditions.

Stability test chamber; Gas purifier; Anemometer; Safety cabinet; and more.