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Solid State Technology

Year 2009
Issue 1

COLUMNS

From The Editor


No nanoworries?

I used to be concerned that inadequate precautions and safety systems were in place for the research, development, and manufacture of nanoscale products.


Product Spotlight


Barrier isolators/laminar flow benches/workstations

Minienvironments and isolation equipment play an important role in reducing contamination through exposure to airborne particles and human contact.


New Products


New Products

Compiled by Carrie Meadows


NEWS

New Techniques Detect Da


New techniques detect danger for the smallest consumers

The 2008 death of six infants in China due to melamine poisoning spurred international outrage and increasing concern about shortcomings in global food-safety monitoring strategies.


Second Life For Semi Equ


Second life for semi equipment

A growing number of companies are seeking buyers for surplus semiconductor wafer-processing gear.


FEATURES

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Interphex 2009


Special Report


Saving green by being green

Today’s chip fabricators seek a balance between cost- and energy-conscious solutions.


Features


Packaging ultrapure chemicals in plastic

Maintaining the high purity of chemicals during filling and packaging reduces the risk of contamination in semiconductor processes.


Features


Getting the bugs out

What will the next generation of media for cleanrooms bring?


Evaluating The Activity


Evaluating the activity of disinfectants against fungi

Choose an antimicrobial chemistry that addresses mold isolates specific to your cleanroom operations.