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Think before you wipe

Think before you wipe

There is no one-size-fits-all for wipes. Understanding facility priorities, material makeup and absorbency is essential to choosing the right one for the task, says Emily Peck of MicroCare
Butterfly valves: Containment and monitoring for API transfer

Butterfly valves: Containment and monitoring for API transfer

Michael Avraam of Chargepoint Technology writes about systems that are critical to preventing HPAPIs harming staff and the bottom line
Europe market report: Playing the waiting game

Europe market report: Playing the waiting game

Demand for cleanrooms, products and services is on the rise in Europe despite Brexit uncertainty. Players in the region say biopharma and the new GMP Annex 1 requirements are key drivers of growth
Grant Merrill | AES Clean Technology CEO

Grant Merrill | AES Clean Technology CEO

Looking back on 25 years in the business, the mechanical engineer spearheading AES tells CT about the strategy moving the company to pole position in the market
Guide to commissioning and qualification

Guide to commissioning and qualification

The specific steps companies should follow to complete a cleanroom project, be it a new build or upgrade, are explained in this guide by Mack Powers, Integrao President
GMP Annex 1: A new dawn in cleanroom garment selection

GMP Annex 1: A new dawn in cleanroom garment selection

The new set of guidelines will compel manufacturers to change their approach to contamination control including the way they think about cleanroom apparel, as Jean-François Teneul, Life Sciences Market Leader, DuPont, explains
Factoring the uncertainties in cleanroom design

Factoring the uncertainties in cleanroom design

Align your furniture selection to company culture, SOP and continuous improvement if you plan to make your cleanroom fit for purpose, says Sue Springett of Teknomek
A systematic approach to indoor airflow in operating theatres

A systematic approach to indoor airflow in operating theatres

Research underway in Germany seeks to identify the optimal indoor airflow to employ during surgeries that prevent the risk of infection. Benjamin Zielke, Valeria Hofer, Hansjörg Rotheudt, Anne Hartmann, and Martin Kriegel, explain
Precision cleaning explained

Precision cleaning explained

Cleaning to perfection is a sophisticated process and yet vital to product integrity. Dr Brent Ekstrand, VP of Science & Technology at Astro Pak, sheds lights on contaminants and the tests performed to measure them
A strategy for wireless monitoring compliant with 21 CFR Part 11

A strategy for wireless monitoring compliant with 21 CFR Part 11

Paul Daniel, a Vaisala regulatory expert, gives tips for best housekeeping of electronics signatures and records
Real-time feedback for smart energy usage

Real-time feedback for smart energy usage

The Intelligent Cleanroom Control System, a brainchild of EECO<sub>2</sub>, delivers real-time optimisation, demand-based control and fail-safe retrofitting. Keith Beattie, Life Science Lead, explains
Air filtration: Advantages of PTFE materials

Air filtration: Advantages of PTFE materials

Air filter media built with PTFE, the synthetic fluoropolymer of tetrafluoroethylene, has many advantages when it comes to air filtration in cleanrooms and PPE. Robrecht Hendrikx, Market Manager for venting and filtration at Japanese manufacturer Nitto, explains
Choosing doors for food processing facilities

Choosing doors for food processing facilities

Sheree Headspith of Dortek walks through the qualities and requirements for selecting the right set of doors for food processing areas
Biocide and mop: Powerful combination

Biocide and mop: Powerful combination

The two-in-one system brought to the market by Redditch Medical and HydroFlex keeps biocide and mop separated until application point. A game-changer that only users will appreciate, as Phil Brennan explains
Particle-free production for low fault rates

Particle-free production for low fault rates

The growing requirements for circuit-board electronics push manufacturers to integrate clean production into existing processes. Geiger, the German injection moulding expert, demonstrates how enclosures provide a cleaner environment for making plastic components
Building blocks for milk powder manufacturing

Building blocks for milk powder manufacturing

Aluminium honeycomb core panels are lightweight and yet boast exceptional strength, a characteristic that combined with non-shedding and incombustible properties make them the material of choice for food processing manufacturers. Elliot Reilly of Puracore, explains

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