1999 CleanRooms Editorial Index

12/01/1999

Alphabetically by subject:

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Apparel

• "Cintas adds supply business to cleanroom laundry, by Sheila Galatowitsch, Jan., p. 8.
• "It all comes out in the wash," by Jerry Martin, Feb., p.10.
• "User preference shifts to nitrile gloves," by Carolyn Mathas, March, p. 1.
• "Superstore in cyberspace opens for business," by Sheila Galatowitsch, April, p. 1.
• "VF makes acquisition," by Tammy Wright, April, p. 11.
• "It's only laundry...," by Deborah Pikovsky, April, p. 28.
• "Third-party testing lab certifies product cleanliness levels," by Sheila Galatowitsch, May, p. 1.
• "Sematech effort to simplify comparisons of consumables," by Hank Hogan, May, p. 1.
• "Consumables put to the test," by Hank Hogan, June, p. 1.
• "A mixed bag of market trends," by Judy Keller, Aug., p. 1.
• "Technology advances spawn multivendor alliances," by Hank Hogan, Sept., p. 1.
• "Keeping gloves clean", by Craig Addison, Sept., p. 1.
• "Laundries to collaborate", by Sheila Galatowitsch, Sept., p. 1.
• "Reducing ESD through cleanroom garment design," by Norman Hurst and Michelle Barker, Sept., p. 20.

Benches/workstations

• "Superstore in cyberspace opens for business," by Sheila Galatowitsch, April, p. 1.
• "Third-party testing lab certifies product cleanliness levels," by Sheila Galatowitsch, May, p. 1.
• "Advanced contamination control with minienvironments," by Susanne Hollemann, Heinz Schneider, Peter Fabian, Alfred Honold, May, Semiconductor Supp., p. S1.
• "Laminar flow workstations go from conventional to customized," by Tammy Wright, May, p. 29.

Components/engineering
ooms

• "Credentials weigh more heavily," by Judy Keller, Jan., p. 1.
• "Study illuminates energy savings in cleanrooms," by Tammy Wright, Jan., p. 4
• "Particle trap," by Carolyn Mathas, Jan., p. 14.
• "Aseptic manufacturing expands business opportunities," by Ralph J. Melfi, Jan., Life Sciences Supp., p. S14.
• "An up-and-coming alternative: PVDF piping," by James Jackson, Jan., Life Sciences Supp., p. S17.
• "How to write a design/build specification," by Tim Loughran and John Buron, Jan., p. 20.
• "Ceiling components provide multiple classes of clean zones," by Tammy Wright, Jan. p. 28.
• "Fraunhofer uses clean technology," by John Haystead, Feb., p. 1.
• "Academia, industry bridge education gap," by Judy Keller, Feb., p. 1.
• "Barrier isolation technology growing," by Myron Struck & Kathleen Vail, Feb., p. 1.
• "It all comes out in the wash," by Jerry Martin, Feb., p.10.
• "Cleanroom Facelifts," by John Haystead, Feb., p. 16.
• "After missing 200 mm boat, New York wants to be home to 300 mm fabs," by Christine Lunday, Feb., p. 50.
• "Something old something new," by Sheila Galatowitsch, March, p. 4.
• "Cleanroom demonstrates installation approaches," by John Haystead, March, p. 4.
• "Class 1: What does it mean?," by Robert P. Donovan, March, p. 15.
• "Biotech companies create biosafety/cleanroom hybrid," by Sheila Galatowitsch, March, p. 20.
• "Make-up air in the cleanroom," by Raymond K. Schneider, March, p.28.
• "Cleanroom applications determine lighting options," by Tammy Wright, March, p. 36.
• "Cleanroom velocity not subject to outdated standards," by Richard A. Matthews, March, p. 90.
• "Superstore in cyberspace opens for business," by Sheila Galatowitsch, April, p. 1.
• "New ISO working group targets AMC," by Tammy Wright, April, p. 1.
• "Fab for sale," by Hank Hogan, April, p. 1.
• "Manufacturing facilities guide gets green light," by Sheila Galatowitsch, April, p. 4.
• "The coming debut of ISO cleanroom standards," by Robert P. Donovan, April, p. 10.
• "An inside job," by Texas Instruments, April, p. 16
• "Automation or not," by Carolyn Mathas, April, p. 22.
• "Playing by the rules," by Richard A. Matthews, April, p. 42.
• "Third-party testing lab certifies product cleanliness levels," by Sheila Galatowitsch, May, p. 1.
• "SEMI standard dissipates fab ESD contamination," by Tammy Wright, May, p. 1.
• "14644: Get it and know it," by George D. Miller, May, p. 6.
• "Verifying a cleanroom classification," by Robert P. Donovan, May, p. 9.
• "Semiconductor fab planning: Dealing with contradictions in the contamination control market, " by Thomas Hansz, May, Semiconductor Supp., p. S10.
• "Sampling incoming materials and components," by Hank Rahe, May, p. 12.
• "Keeping big wafers clean," by Hank Hogan, May, p. 18.
• "The quiet revolution in air conditioning," by Mike McDonald, May, p. 24.
• "Flexible design principles do more for less," by Tammy Wright, May, p. 26.

• "AMC focus of new wafer storage environment," by Sheila Galatowitsch, May, p. 26
• "Fabs look to minimize AMC," by Sheila Galatowitsch, June, p. 1.
• "Skilled workers needed to meet new fab demand," by Sheila Galatowitsch, June, p. 1.
• "The UCL paradox in the cleanroom standards," by Robert Donovan, June, p. 10.
• "Design in detail," by George D. Miller, June, p. 45.
• "IEST practices target filters and personnel," by Tammy Wright, July, p. 1.
• "National: Fab sale, processor exit planned," by Christine Lunday, July, p. 4.
• "Praxair creates fab facilities outsourcing team," by Sheila Galatowitsch, July, p. 8.
• "There's more to cleaning cleanrooms than meets the eye, " by Larry Mainers, July, p. 30.
• "How to decommission a fab," by Daren Dance and Dan Wilkowsky, July, p. 35.
• "Prefabricated cleanrooms fit every scenario," by Laureen Belleville, July, p. 36.
• "Rooms can be customized to the application and offer quick installation," by Scott A. Kouri, July, p. 36.
• "Electronics and environment symposium: How fabs can help save "dying planet"," by Christine Lunday, July, p. 45.
• "Samsung, WSMC to open their checkbooks," by Peter Dunn, July, p. 51.
• "What goes around comes around," by Sheila Galatowitsch, Aug., p. 1.
• "Design philosophy shifts to product view," by George D. Miller, Aug., p. 1.
• "Something to consider," by George D. Miller, Aug., p. 4.
• "The growing case for smallness," by George D. Miller, Aug., p. 6.
• "Fibrous filter performance: Particle control success; AMC control failure," by Robert P. Donovan, Aug., p. 10.
• "Bridging the gap between ICs and discretes," by Philips Semiconductors, Aug., p. 16.
• "Investing in isolation technology," by Sheila Galatowitsch, Aug., p. 19.
• "The ignorance factor," by Richard A. Matthews, Aug., p. 42.
• "Particle filtration in liquids vs. gases," by Robert P. Donovan, Sept., p. 9.
• "Reducing ESD through cleanroom garment design," by Norman Hurst and Michelle Barker, Sept., p. 20.
• "Demand for fan/filter units is on the rise," by Laureen Belleville, Sept., p. 24.
• "Consultant claims cleanrooms endangered species," by Judy Keller, Sept., p. 47.
• "Ordinary cleanrooms," by Richard A. Matthews, Sept., p. 54.
• "Fire safety kindles collaboration," by Mark A. DeSorbo, Oct., p. 1.
• "The minienvironment mystery," by Robert P. Donovan, Oct., p. 8.
• "Coming clean," by Hank Hogan, Oct., p. 15.

• "Choosing cleanroom flooring," by Lászlò KéndKé, Oct., p. 22
• "Philadelphia police build sustainable cleanroom," by Sheila Galatowitsch, Nov., p.1.
• "Future 300mm fabs," by Craig Addison, Nov., p.1.
• "Recovering from the Taiwan Earthquake," by Lisa M. Nadile, Nov., p. 4.
• "ESD induced lockups," by George D. Miller, Nov., p.4.
• "Fickle particles," by Robert P. Donovan, Nov., p. 8.
• "Preparing for battle," by John Haystead, Nov., p. 15.
• "Syringe body handling device," by Mark A. DeSorbo, Nov., p. 22.
• "Nickel vs. stainless steel filter assemblies," by J. O'Sullivan, Nov., p. 24.
• "The great floor debate," by Dennis K. Baldwin and Thomas R. Mulligan, Nov., p. 33.
• "Raised flooring in cleanrooms," by Firas Alsalih, Nov., p. 37.

Equipment

• "Keeping clean while getting small," by Hank Hogan, Jan., p. 8.
• "Fraunhofer uses clean technology," by John Haystead, Feb., p. 1.
• "Barrier isolation technology growing," by Myron Struck & Kathleen Vail, Feb., p. 1.
• "Superstore in cyberspace opens for business," by Sheila Galatowitsch, April, p. 1.
• "Automation or not," by Carolyn Mathas, April, p. 22.
• "Third-party testing lab certifies product cleanliness levels," by Sheila Galatowitsch, May, p. 1.
• "Wafer backsides: A key focus for contamination control," by Michael West, May, Semiconductor Supp., p. S11.
• "Keeping big wafers clean," by Hank Hogan, May, p. 18.
• "Preparing for Y2K," by Sheila Galatowitsch, July, p. 1.
• "TTI builds Class 1 cleanroom to reclaim test wafers," by Mike Richardson, Robert Swor and Bill Wheeler, TTI, July, p. 18.
• "Taking charge of ESD," by Hank Hogan, July, p. 25.
• "There's more to cleaning cleanrooms than meets the eye, " by Larry Mainers, July, p. 30.
• "How to decommission a fab," by Daren Dance and Dan Wilkowsky, July, p. 35.
• "Proper flow contains VOCs," by Craig Addison, Sept., p. 1.
• "Glovebox technology lifts off," by Carolyn Mathas, Sept., p. 1.
• "Contaminants found outside Class II BSCs," by Sheila Galatowitsch, Oct., p. 1.
• "Fire safety kindles collaboration," by Mark A. DeSorbo, Oct., p. 1.
• "The minienvironment mystery," by Robert P. Donovan, Oct., p. 8.
• "A call to arms," by Hank Rahe, Oct., p. 12.
• "Particle measurement in semiconductor process gases," by Wayne T. McDermott, Oct., p. 26.
• "Technique may be culprit behind Class II BSC contamination," by Sheila Galatowitsch, Nov., p. 1.
• "ESD induced lockups," by George D. Miller, Nov., p.4.
• "Nickel vs. stainless steel filter assemblies," by J. O'Sullivan, Nov., p. 24.
• "Quality program requirements drive glovebox selection," by Laureen Belleville, Nov., p. 39.
• "Enhanced clean devices," by Richard A. Matthews, Dec., p. 42.
• "Cleanroom realities and complexities," by Robert P. Donovan, Dec., p. 8.
• "Enhanced clean devices," by Richard A. Matthews, Dec., p. 42.

Cleanroom furniture

• "Superstore in cyberspace opens for business," by Sheila Galatowitsch, April, p. 1.
• "Third-party testing lab certifies product cleanliness levels," by Sheila Galatowitsch, May, p. 1.

Monitors and instruments

• "Particle trap," by Carolyn Mathas, Jan., p. 14.
• "Superstore in cyberspace opens for business," by Sheila Galatowitsch, April, p. 1.
• "Particle counting evolves into a science," by Tammy Wright, April, p. 31.
• "Third-party testing lab certifies product cleanliness levels," by Sheila Galatowitsch, May, p. 1.
• "Proposed system integrates fire/gas detection," by Sheila Galatowitsch, June, p. 4.
• "Black magic and common sense," by George D. Miller, June, p. 6.
• "USFilter buys right to water particle counter from TEAM engineering," by Sheila Galatowitsch, Aug., p. 4.
• "Fibrous filter performance: Particle control success; AMC control failure," by Robert P. Donovan, Aug., p. 10.
• "Particle measurement in semiconductor process gases," by Wayne T. McDermott, Oct., p. 26.
• "ESD induced lockups," by George D. Miller, Nov., p.4.

Services

• "Service companies form Pentagon," by Sheila Galatowitsch, Jan., p. 1.
• "Cintas adds supply business to cleanroom laundry, by Sheila Galatowitsch, Jan., p. 8.
• "It all comes out in the wash," by Jerry Martin, Feb., p.10.
• "It's only laundry.....," by Deborah Pikovsky, April, p. 28.
• "There's more to cleaning cleanrooms than meets the eye, " by Larry Mainers, July, p. 30.
• "Laundries to collaborate", by Sheila Galatowitsch, Sept., p. 1.
• "Program certifies cleanroom manufacturing processes," by Sheila Galatowitsch, Sept., p. 8.
• "Owners explore contractor options," by Mark A. DeSorbo, Dec., p. 1.
• "Training for perfection," by John Haystead, Dec., p. 17.

Supplies

• "A rational approach to disinfectants," by Robert W. Powitz, Jan., Life Sciences Supp., p. S4.
• "Regulators put cleanroom sanitizing agents under the microscope, by E.M. Kopis, Jan., Life Sciences Supp., p. S8.
• "Stationery items provide means for cleanroom documentation," by Tammy Wright, Feb., p. 29.
• "Dynamix alliance targets wiper users," by George D. Miller, March, p. 4.
• "Antimicrobial agents help maintain cleanroom integrity," by E.M. Kopis, March, p. 32.
• "Swivel-chair surfing," by Kelly Sewell, March, p. 88.
• "Superstore in cyberspace opens for business," by Sheila Galatowitsch, April, p. 1.
• "Sematech effort to simplify comparisons of consumables," by Hank Hogan, May, p. 1.
• "Third-party testing lab certifies product cleanliness levels," by Sheila Galatowitsch, May, p. 1.
• "Consumables put to the test," by Hank Hogan, June, p. 1.
• "Black magic and common sense," by George D. Miller, June, p. 6.
• "Cleanroom bags offer product protection," by Laureen Belleville, Aug., p. 26.

Water, chemical and gas systems and equipment

• "The upside to downtime," by Tammy Wright, Jan., p. 10.
• "An up-and-coming alternative: PVDF Piping," by James Jackson, Jan., Life Sciences Supp., p. S17.
• "BOC Gases wins NIST, NPL contracts," by Sheila Galatowitsch, Feb., p. 8.
• "Preserving UHP product integrity," by Lou Leone, Feb., p. 27.
• "Ozonated water processes promise greener, cost-effective cleaning," by John Haystead, March, p. 62.
• "Superstore in cyberspace opens for business," by Sheila Galatowitsch, April, p. 1.
• "FDA approves dental waterline filtration system," by Sheila Galatowitsch, April p. 4.
• "Contamination control becoming well-characterized for microelectronic materials/equipment suppliers," by John Goodman, May, Semiconductor Supp., p. S10.
• "Sampling incoming materials and components," by Hank Rahe, May, p. 12.
• "Proposed system integrates fire/gas detection," by Sheila Galatowitsch, June, p. 4.
• "The path samples take," by Hank Rahe, June, p. 14.
• "Praxair creates fab facilities outsourcing team," by Sheila Galatowitsch, July, p. 8.
• "Nickel vs. stainless steel filter assemblies," by J. O'Sullivan, Nov., p. 24.
• "Registration guarantees effectiveness in disinfectants and sporicidal agents," by Laureen Belleville, Dec., p. 31.
• "Online filter store opens doors," by Sheila Galatowitsch, Dec., p. 4.

Semiconductor

• "Virtual research center studies front-end processes," by Sheila Galatowitsch, Jan., p. 8.
• "Keeping clean while getting small," by Hank Hogan, Jan., p. 8.
• "The upside to downtime," by Tammy Wright, Jan., p. 10.
• "Japanese authority reveals secrets," by Takeshi Hattori, Feb., p. 8.
• "UMC puts Tainan on hold, eyes 0.18 micron," by Peter Dunn, Feb., p. 45.
• "After missing 200 mm boat, New York wants to be home to 300 mm fabs," by Christine Lunday, Feb., p. 50.
• "Semiconductor makers face process tradeoffs," by Hank Hogan, March, p. 1.
• "Class 1: What does it mean?," by Robert P. Donovan, March, p. 15.
• "Silane gas use poses challenge for cleanroom design team," by David Novak, March, p. 16.
• "New ISO working group targets AMC," by Tammy Wright, April p. 1.
• "An inside job," by Texas Instruments, April p. 16.
• "Automation or not," by Carolyn Mathas, April, p. 22.
• "Sematech effort to simplify comparisons of consumables," by Hank Hogan, May, p. 1.
• "Advanced contamination control with minienvironments," by Susanne Hollemann, Heinz Schneider, Peter Fabian, Alfred Honold, May, Semiconductor Supp., p. S1.
• "It's the hardware. No, software, No it's ESD.," by Arnold Steinman & Lawrence B. Levit, May, Semiconductor Supp., p. S7.
• "Semiconductor fab planning: Dealing with contradictions in the contamination control market," by Thomas Hansz, May, Semiconductor Supp., p. S10.
• "Contamination control becoming well-characterized for microelectronic materials/equipment suppliers," by John Goodman, May, Semiconductor Supp., p. S10.
• "Wafer backsides: A key focus for contamination control," by Michael West, May, Semiconductor Supp., p. S11.
• "Keeping big wafers clean," by Hank Hogan, May, p. 18.
• "AMC focus of new wafer storage environment," by Sheila Galatowitsch, May, p. 26
• "Fabs look to minimize AMC," by Sheila Galatowitsch, June, p. 1.
• "Fire safety test provides insight," by John Haystead, June, p. 1.
• "Photoresist manufacturer capitalizes on energy conservation program," by Richard A. Bilodeau, P.E., and Blake Hodess, June, p. 16.
• "Preparing for Y2K," by Sheila Galatowitsch, July, p. 1.
• "National: Fab sale, processor exit planned," by Christine Lunday, July, p. 4.
• "Praxair creates fab facilities outsourcing team," by Sheila Galatowitsch, July, p. 8.
• "Are "certified" Class 1 cleanrooms clean enough?," by Robert P. Donovan, July, p. 12.
• "TTI builds Class 1 cleanroom to reclaim test wafers," by Mike Richardson, Robert Swor and Bill Wheeler, July, p. 18.
• "Taking charge of ESD," by Hank Hogan, July, p. 25.
• "How to decommission a fab," by Daren Dance and Dan Wilkowsky, July, p. 35.

• "Electronics and environment symposium: How fabs can help save "dying planet"," by Christine Lunday, July, p. 45.
• "Samsung, WSMC to open their checkbooks," by Peter Dunn, July, p. 51.
• "A mixed bag of market trends," by Judy Keller, Aug., p. 1.
• "Experts refute cleanroom cancer claims," by Hank Hogan, Aug., p.1.
• "Bridging the gap between ICs and discretes," by Philips Semiconductors, Aug., p. 16.
• "Technology advances spawn multivendor alliances," by Hank Hogan, Sept., p. 1.
• "Contamination control goes without saying, SEMI says", by Mark A. DeSorbo, Sept., p. 8.
• "Fire safety kindles collaboration," by Mark A. DeSorbo, Oct., p. 1.
• "Coming clean," by Hank Hogan, Oct., p. 15.
• "Particle measurement in semiconductor process gases," by Wayne T. McDermott, Oct., p. 26.

• "Future 300mm fabs," by Craig Addison, Nov., p.1.
• "ESD induced lockups," by George D. Miller, Nov., p.4.
• "Recovering from the Taiwan earthquake," by Lisa M. Nadile, Nov., p. 4.
• "Fickle particles," by Robert P. Donovan, Nov., p. 8.
• "Nickel vs. stainless steel filter assemblies," by J. O'Sullivan, Nov., p. 24.
• "Alliance promotes foundry data standard," by Hank Hogan, Dec., p. 1.
• "Fire-safety test imminent," by Mark A. DeSorbo, Dec., p. 1.
• "Tips for tackling AMC," by Sheila Galatowitsch, Dec., p. 4.

Life sciences

• "Particulate contamination scrutinized," by Myron Struck & Kathleen Vail, Jan., p. 1.
• "A rational approach to disinfectants," by Robert W. Powitz, Jan., Life Sciences Supp., p. S4.
• "Regulators put cleanroom sanitizing agents under the microscope, by E.M. Kopis, Jan., Life Sciences Supp., p. S8.
• "Aseptic manufacturing expands business opportunities," by Ralph J. Melfi, Jan., Life Sciences Supp., p. S14.
• "An up-and-coming alternative: PVDF Piping," by James Jackson, Jan., Life Sciences Supp., p. S17.
• "Handling discrepant laboratory results," by Richard Prince, Jan., p. 26.
• "Barrier isolation technology growing," by Myron Struck & Kathleen Vail, Feb., p. 1.
• "Cause for concern," by Hank Rahe, Feb., p. 24.
• "Cleaning specialists support safety-based detection limits," by Tammy Wright, Feb., p. 53.
• "Contamination threat prompts FDA to add warning to urokinase shipments," by Judy Keller, March, p. 1.
• "Needless devices stick it to infections," by Sheila Galatowitsch, March., p. 1.
• "The partnering of industry and regulators," by Hank Rahe, March, p. 10.
• "Biotech companies create biosafety/cleanroom hybrid," by Sheila Galatowitsch, March, p. 20.
• "Antimicrobial agents help maintain cleanroom integrity," by E.M. Kopis, March, p. 32.
• "FDA approves dental waterline filtration system," by Sheila Galatowitwsch, April, p. 4.
• "Finding your way within regulated industries," by Hank Rahe, April, p. 14.
• "Automation or not," by Carolyn Mathas, April, p. 22.
• "Sampling incoming materials and components," by Hank Rahe, May, p. 12.
• "Biocontamination standard suggests new approach," by TammyWright, June, p.1.
• "The path samples take," by Hank Rahe, June, p. 14.
• "Pharmaceutical industry looks to parametric release," by Sheila Galatowitsch, June, p. 21.
• "Ebb and flow yields market flux for disinfection and sterilization," by Sharmila Shankarkumar, June, p. 28.
• "Master plans and bottom lines affect drug deliveries," by Tammy Wright, July, p. 1.
• "Maintaining material safety data sheets," by Hank Rahe, July, p. 16.
• "Staying clean when things get dirty," by Judy Keller, Aug., p. 1.
• "A mixed bag of market trends," by Judy Keller, Aug., p. 1.
• "Using MSDSs in training programs," by Hank Rahe, Aug., p. 14.
• "Investing in isolation technology," by Sheila Galatowitsch, Aug., p. 19.
• "FDA halts Abbokinase shipments," by Judy Keller, Sept., p. 1.
• "MSDSs defined, " by Hank Rahe, Sept., p. 13.
• "Ophidian outfits pilot plant for antibody-based drugs," by Sheila Galatowitsch, Sept., p. 43.
• "Consultant claims cleanrooms endangered species," by Judy Keller, Sept., p. 47.

• "Frustrated drug makers set sights on environmental monitoring", by Sheila Galatowitsch, Oct. p. 1.
• "Medical device reuse catches congressional eye," by Lisa M. Nadile, Oct., p. 1.
• "Contaminants found outside Class II BSCs," by Sheila Galatowitsch, Oct., p. 1.
• "Eli Lilly invests $1 billion in research facilities expansion," by Lisa M. Nadile, Oct., p. 4.
• "A call to arms," by Hank Rahe, Oct., p. 12.
• "The friendly face of the FDA," by Mark A. DeSorbo, Nov., p. 1.
• "Technique may be culprit behind Class II BSC contamination," by Sheila Galatowitsch, Nov., p. 1.
• "The complete package," by Hank Rahe, Nov., p. 10.
• "Quality program requirements drive glovebox selection," by Laureen Belleville, Nov., p. 39.
• "All of the above," by Hank Rahe, Dec., p. 10.
• "Registration guarantees effectiveness in disinfectants and sporicidal agents," by Laureen Belleville, Dec., p. 31.

Electronics/microelectronics

• "Fraunhofer uses clean technology," by John Haystead, Feb., p. 1.
• "Preserving UHP product integrity," by Lou Leone, Feb., p. 27.
• "EIA forecasts defense, NASA program opportunities," by Sheila Galatowitsch, Feb., p. 53.
• "Disk drives headed up," by John Haystead, March, p. 1.
• "Class 1: What does it mean?," by Robert P. Donovan, March, p. 15.
• "Ozonated water processes promise greener, cost-effective cleaning," by John Haystead, March, p. 62.
• "Disk drive standards on fast track," by Carolyn Mathas, April, p. 1.
• "Contamination control becoming well-characterized for microelectronic materials/equipment suppliers," by John Goodman, May, Semiconductor Supp., p. S10.
• "Guide summarizes key issues for disk-drive makers," by Carolyn Mathas, June, p. 4.
• "The UCL paradox in the cleanroom standards," by Robert P. Donovan, June, p. 10.
• "Electronics and environment symposium: How fabs can help save "dying planet"," by Christine Lunday, July, p. 45.
• "A mixed bag of market trends," by Judy Keller, Aug., p. 1.
• Proper flow contains VOCs," by Craig Addison, Sept., p. 1.
• "Particle filtration in liquids vs. gases", by Robert P. Donovan, Sept., p. 9.
• "Disk drive makers brace for living in interesting times," by Hank Hogan, Sept., p. 15.
• "Fickle particles," by Robert P. Donovan, Nov., p. 8.
• "Cool and clean optoelectronics," by James F. Dormer, Dec., p. 12.

Other/emerging applications

• "Food producers make advances," by Tammy Wright, Jan., p. 1.
• "U.S. Congress pours resources into clean drinking water," by Tammy Wright, Feb., p. 1.
• "Cause for concern," by Hank Rahe, Feb., p. 24.
• "Needless devices stick it to infections," by Sheila Galatowitsch, March., p. 1.
• "HACCP program brings mixed reviews," by Judy Keller, April, p. 1.
• "National meeting convenes on listeria outbreak," by Judy Keller, April, p. 39.
• "USDA unveils proposed rules for meat irradiation," by Judy Keller, May, p. 4.
• "Cleanroom bottling process crosses international borders," by Carlos Florez, May, p. 14.
• "Food safety initiative launched," July, p. 4.
• "Staying clean when things get dirty," by Judy Keller, Aug., p. 1.
• "Glovebox technology lifts off," by Carolyn Mathas, Sept., p. 1.
• "Ordinary cleanrooms," by Richard A. Matthews, Sept., p. 54.
• "Food irradiation poised to expand as an industry," by Lisa M. Nadile, Oct., p. 4.
• "Food processors adopt medical device technology," by Mark A. DeSorbo, Dec., p. 1.
• "Still emerging," by George D. Miller, Dec., p. 6.

Hall of Fame

• "Now more than ever," by George D. Miller, July, p. 6
• "CleanRooms inducts Whyte into Hall of Fame," by Kelly Sewell, Nov., p. 6.
• Facility 2000/Built to Spec
• "The upside to downtime," by Tammy Wright, Jan., p. 10.
• "Aseptic manufacturing expands business opportunities," by Ralph J. Melfi, Jan., Life Sciences Supp., p. S14.
• "It all comes out in the wash," by Jerry Martin, Feb., p.10.
• "Silane gas use poses challenge for cleanroom design team," by David Novak, March, p. 16.
• "An inside job," by Texas Instruments, April, p. 16.
• "Cleanroom bottling process crosses international borders," by Carlos Florez, May, p. 14.
• "Photoresist manufacturer capitalizes on energy conservation program," by Richard A. Bilodeau, P.E., and Blake Hodess, June, p. 16.
• "TTI builds Class 1 cleanroom to reclaim test wafers," by Mike Richardson, Robert Swor and Bill Wheeler, July, p. 18.
• "Bridging the gap between ICs and discretes," by Philips Semiconductors, Aug., p. 16.
• "Growth moves Fisher Container to 51,000-square-foot facility," by Brian Ivey, Nov., p. 12.
• "Cool and clean optoelectronics," by James F. Dormer, Dec., p. 12.

Standards/certifications/practices/guidelines

• "NEBB to debut requalification program," by Carolyn Mathas, Jan., p. 1.
• "Particulate contamination scrutinized," by Myron Struck & Kathleen Vail, Jan., p. 1.
• "Particle trap," by Carolyn Mathas, Jan., p. 14.
• "A rational approach to disinfectants," by Robert W. Powitz, Jan., Life Sciences Supp., p. S4.
• "Regulators put cleanroom sanitizing agents under the microscope, by E.M. Kopis, Jan., Life Sciences Supp., p. S8.
• "IEST division restructures working group hierarchy," by Tammy Wright, Feb., p. 4.
• "Cause for concern," by Hank Rahe, Feb., p. 24.
• "Cleaning specialists support safety-based detection limits," by Tammy Wright, Feb., p. 53.
• "Contamination threat prompts FDA to add warning to urokinase shipments," by Judy Keller, March, p. 1.
• "The partnering of industry and regulators," by Hank Rahe, March, p. 10.
• "Class 1: What does it mean?," by Robert P. Donovan, March, p. 15.
• "Disk drive standards on fast track," by Carolyn Mathas, April, p. 1.
• "New ISO working group targets AMC," by Tammy Wright, April p. 1.
• "HACCP program brings mixed reviews," by Judy Keller, April, p. 1.
• "Manufacturing facilities guide gets green light," by Sheila Galatowitsch, April, p. 4.
• "FDA approves dental waterline filtration system," by Sheila Galatowitsch, April, p. 4.
• "The coming debut of ISO cleanroom standards," by Robert P. Donovan, April, p. 10.
• "On-line resource to help bridge user industries," by Carolyn Mathas, May, p. 1.
• "SEMI standard dissipates fab ESD contamination," by Tammy Wright, May, p. 1.
• "Third-party testing lab certifies product cleanliness levels," by Sheila Galatowitsch, May, p. 1.
• "Impact of ISO on testing unknown," by Kelly Sewell, May, p. 1.
• "USDA unveils proposed rules for meat irradiation," by Judy Keller, May, p. 4.
• "14644: Get it and know it," by George D. Miller, May, p. 6.
• "Verifying a cleanroom classification," by Robert P. Donovan, May, p. 9.
• "International standard headed for shore," by Richard A. Matthews, May, p. 42.
• "Consumables put to the test," by Hank Hogan, June, p. 1.
• "Biocontamination standard suggests new approach," by Tammy Wright, June, p.1.
• "Fire safety test provides insight," by John Haystead, June, p. 1.
• "Guide summarizes key issues for disk-drive makers," by Carolyn Mathas, June, p. 4.
• "Black magic and common sense," by George D. Miller, June, p. 6.
• "The UCL paradox in the cleanroom standards," by Robert P. Donovan, June, p. 10.
• "Pharmaceutical industry looks to parametric release," by Sheila Galatowitsch, June, p. 21.

• "IEST practices target filters and personnel," by Tammy Wright, July, p. 1.
• "Qualifying cleanroom products," by John Haystead, July, p. 1.
• "Paint spray practices released," by Tammy Wright, July, p. 4.
• "Wanted: volunteers to test alternate mopping methods," by Tammy Wright, July, p. 6.
• "Are 'certified' Class 1 cleanrooms clean enough?," by Robert P. Donovan, July, p. 12.
• "The tiger still has bite," by Richard A. Matthews, July, p. 62.
• "Program certifies cleanroom manufacturing processes," by Sheila Galatowitsch, Sept., p. 8.
• "Disk drive makers brace for living in interesting times," by Hank Hogan, Sept., p. 15.
• "Frustrated drug makers set sights on environmental monitoring," by Sheila Galatowitsch, Oct., p. 1.
• "Unconscious competence," by Richard A. Matthews, Oct., p. 70.
• "Class and particle concentration RPs revamped by IEST," by Mark A. DeSorbo, Nov., p. 1.
• "The friendly face of the FDA," by Mark A. DeSorbo, Nov., p. 1.
• "More than rocket science," by Richard A. Matthews, Nov., p. 50.
• "Alliance promotes foundry data standard," by Hank Hogan, Dec., p. 1.
• "ISO committee turns up the heat," by Kelly Sewell, Dec., p. 1.
• "Fire-safety test imminent," by Mark A. DeSorbo, Dec., p. 1.
• "Training for perfection," by John Haystead, Dec., p. 17.
• "Enhanced clean devices," by Richard A. Matthews, Dec., p. 42.