Table of Contents
Solid State Technology
Year 2008
Issue 2
 | COLUMNS
From The Editor
The world of contamination control
Contamination control is an international industry. And, as you read this special show issue of CleanRooms magazine, there can be no doubt as to the international breadth and scale of the contamination control profession.
Setting The Standard
The ever-changing landscape of ISO and IEST cleanroom standards
Electronic documentation could make keeping up a little less daunting.
Your Market Analysis
Energy and the cleanroom industry
The cleanroom industry must consider the current global energy situation and its impact on manufacturing in order to forge a path to energy efficiency.
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NEWS
Lam Hopes To Clean Up Wi
Lam hopes to clean up with SEZ
Just in time for Christmas last year, Lam Research (Fremont, CA) gave itself a present: the company announced it was buying the SEZ Group (Zurich, Switzerland) in an all-cash deal valued at 641 million Swiss francs (about $568 million).
Imec Sets Foot In Taiwan
IMEC sets foot in Taiwan
IMEC officially established IMEC Taiwan in the Hsinchu Science Park. The firm, initially a representative office, is expected to grow into an R&D center within the coming months.
Fda Requests Nearly 24b
FDA requests nearly $2.4B for fiscal 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requesting nearly $2.4 billion “to protect and promote public health” as part of the President’s fiscal year 2009 (FY09) budget.
Atmi Acquires Manufactur
ATMI acquires manufacturer of disposable mixing products
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FEATURES
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CleanRooms Europe 2008
Showguide includes conference preview and exhibitor showcase.
Special Report
Clinical trial drug makers feel regulatory heat
Contract manufacturers are realizing that risk assessments demonstrating the absence of cross-contamination between products are essential for regulatory inspection.
Features
No ‘absolutes’ for cleanliness in ISO 5 design
A cleanroom should be planned as an environmental control system for best results.
Features
Selecting and installing CIP systems interfaced with cleanrooms
The successful implementation of a CIP system is determined by cost effectiveness, completion on schedule, and reliable cleaning.
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PRODUCTS
Product Spotlight
isolators
Isolators play an important role in reducing contamination through exposure to airborne particles and human contact.
New Products
New Products
Compiled by Jason Andrukaitis
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