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Contamination control in satellite production

Contamination control in satellite production

Satellite construction undergoes extraordinary changes as new technologies and increased demand alter their type and size. Susan Birks reports on future contamination control requirements following a visit to a cleanroom of Airbus UK
Antimicrobial materials to the front

Antimicrobial materials to the front

Andy Newbould, Bioclad sales director, explains the benefits of antimicrobial technology applied to construction materials and highlights a recent project delivered for pharmacy premises at Midlothian Science Zone near Edinburgh, UK
Isolator sterility put to the test

Isolator sterility put to the test

Sterility testing must be carried out under strict aseptic conditions. Stacey Orley, Wickham Laboratories, describes the process to ensure products and devices are contaminant-free
How can new GMP regulations inspire and improve biosafety?

How can new GMP regulations inspire and improve biosafety?

Henriette Schubert, global expert in process architecture, laboratories, biocontainment and GMP facility design at NNE, provides technical information on improving biosafety
The nanozyme that uses light to kill bacteria

The nanozyme that uses light to kill bacteria

Scientists at the RMIT University in Australia have created a nanozyme with antimicrobial properties with huge potential applications. Angharad Baldwin interviews Professor Vipul Bansal, lead researcher, to find out more
“Reusable cleanroom coveralls are the responsible choice”

“Reusable cleanroom coveralls are the responsible choice”

Reusable cleanroom coveralls not only cost less than their disposable counterparts, a recently published study confirms they are the most sustainable option. Jerry Martin, Prudential Overall Supply, comments
Microbiologists put a question mark over chlorine washing

Microbiologists put a question mark over chlorine washing

Researchers at Southampton University have found that chlorine washing of chicken is not sufficient to remove food contaminants
Making sense of particle counters

Making sense of particle counters

Understanding how particle counters work is crucial to making informed decisions in the operation of a cleanroom. Jason Kelly, director of systems, Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions, explains the technology and stresses the importance of data integrity
“There is a mindset shift in the market”

“There is a mindset shift in the market”

Rosaline Wijnen and Jo Nelissen, co-founders of ABN Cleanroom Technology, say increasing requests for modular cleanroom solutions and a greater concern for life cycle operational costs are the latest trends in the market
Clean slate for cleanroom design

Clean slate for cleanroom design

How to design a cleanroom to meet the expectations of auditors and staff alike? Sue Springett, commercial manager at Teknomek, shares tips and tricks of the trade
Bearings: the inside matters

Bearings: the inside matters

The demand for cleanroom automation equipment increases at a rapid rate with the growth of the medical and consumer electronics industries. Chris Johnson, managing director of SMB Bearings, examines outgassing and how to prevent contamination
VHP as sterilant for use in isolators?

VHP as sterilant for use in isolators?

Andrew Hopkins, senior GMP inspector, MHRA, explains the guidance around the use of vaporised hydrogen peroxide for sterilisation purposes
Contamination risks of dust explosions

Contamination risks of dust explosions

Jhun Yparraguirre, electric discharge specialist, Dycem Asia, explains the use of dissipative flooring to prevent contamination from combustible or explosive airborne dust
Action plan for ATMPs

Action plan for ATMPs

The new GMP guidance for advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs) will become effective in May 2018. Axel Schroeder, operations director at Concept Heidelberg, looks at current regulations ruling the biopharmaceutical and ATMP market and focuses on the most relevant to quality control
BIM under the microscope

BIM under the microscope

Gavin Dunstan explores the unique challenges and potential pitfalls for operations managers when using building information modelling to deliver high-tech laboratories and manufacturing facilities for the modern scientist
Semiconductor turns winemaker

Semiconductor turns winemaker

Hiroshi Matsuzaka, CEO of former semiconductor plant in Japan, deploys ISO Class 5 cleanroom technology to winemaking

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