Market Reports

Disinfectant efficacy testing: US vs Europe

There are many standard disinfectant efficacy test methods available in both Europe and the United States but the testing approach is very different and using the tests in the opposing regions is not so easily accepted. Karen Rossington from Contec explains

Cleanroom attire: How to don and to doff, that is the question

Correct cleanroom attire is one thing, correct donning and doffing is another. Though the exact gowning SOPs can differ, the general steps remain the same. Arthur Lettinga and Egle Hammering from Elis Cleanroom run through the process

The emergence of IT/OT Devices in GxP environments

Biometric monitoring devices, smart glasses, wireless access points, and mobile devices are making their way into GxP environments just as they are becoming a part of most other aspects of daily life. Emily Patterson from Grantek explains

Interview with ASAP Innovations | Madan Natarajan

In the eye of the COVID-19 storm, the General Manager and Director of Malaysia-based glove specialist talks about all things pandemic and why supply chain management was the name of the game

Time to market: implications for a new cleanroom build

The primary driver for any manufacturing cleanroom facility build is “Time to Market” and the decision making process for this follows a consistent business cycle of (1) plan cycle, (2) build cycle, and finally (3) operation cycle. But it is far more complicated than it seems as Sandeep Davé from AM Technical Solutions explains

Interview with Don Donovan | Camfil

The company’s President of EMEA speaks about his 32 years in the industry, upcoming trends he is anticipating, and why companies should get over their fears and implement adaptive air change rates. Written by Sophie Bullimore

Choosing the right wipe for your cleanroom

In order for a cleanroom to sustain its appropriate cleanroom classification, employees not only have to follow stringent Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) but also use the right products that are specifically designed for cleanrooms. Written by Ying Zhang

Using Computational Fluid Dynamics for challenging designs

Together with the increasing design technification and process optimisation is the need for a more accurate analysis and comprehension of physical phenomena, as well as an analysis of their very complex interactions. During the last few decades CFD has been widely deployed within several fields. Written by Miquel Vidaña

Interview with Katie Mills | Schneider Electric

The Head of Sustainable Development & Innovation for the UK and Ireland, at Schneider Electric has a lot to say when it comes to how controlled environments can take responsibility for their carbon footprint

The characteristics of water purity levels and how to verify them

Water is one of the most important variables in a controlled environment for maintaining cleanliness and even the most robustly conceived project can be fatally undermined by a lack of due attention. Mike Seed from Elementar explains

No space exploration without cleanrooms: What makes them so special?

The success of newcomer companies such as SpaceX shows one thing above all: there is a spirit of optimism in commercial space travel and there is one sector that will benefit from the growth of the aerospace market: cleanroom technology. Gernod Dittel and Berthold Vogt from Dittel Engineering talk about how the sectors works together

Technical cleaning as part of data centre particulate matter control

Most companies own varying amounts of IT and data equipment, representing a large investment to an organisation. This equipment is often referred to as ‘Mission Critical’, and the need for uninterrupted use essential, but contamination events can obstruct this. Stephen Yates from IT Cleaning explains

Interview with Samuel Hussain | MRC Systems

Global Sales Manager for cleanroom contractor MRC Systems talks about the geographical benefits of a UAE headquarters, his prioritisation of a collaborative attitude, and the debate on the extent to which prefabrication should take place

DACH region | The beating heart of the cleanroom scene

Talking to veteran experts of the DACH region, and newcomers taking their first steps, shows the importance of a centrally located European cleanroom cluster. However it may be in for some competition

Interview with Lindsey Henderson | Humidity Solutions

Sales Director and co-founder of Humidity Solutions, Lindsey Henderson, has spent over 35 years gaining experience in humidity control. Sitting down to pick her brain shows it was time well spent

Identification methods for bacterial isolates

Identification of bacterial isolates provides vital information for companies undertaking environmental monitoring programmes, but methods vary greatly. Vikki Warren from NCIMB discusses

Contamination: The challenge to isolate, characterise, and identify the diminishingly small

Physical contamination is impossible to completely remove, but appropriate controls can get you as close as possible. David Wright from RSSL discusses

Interview with Mack Powers | Integrao

The engineering expert talks about his time as Director of Manufacturing for G-CON Manufacturing, the hot trends in construction today, and the modular movement of tomorrow

Industry leaders join the 2021 Cleanroom Conference

Leading industry names to join the virtual and in-person event taking place in September 2021.

Pre-travel cleanroom quarantine for a trip to Mars: Building an isolator

Comecer talks through the ISO Class 3 isolator they were commissioned to help with for building ExoMars, a mission that plans to send a lander to release a rover on the surface of Mars in 2020

Interview with Mark Kendrick | Stancold

The great variety in industries that can be worked on with cleanrooms, is a draw for many to work in the specialism. Senior Business Development Manager for Stancold, Mark Kendrick, explains how the recently launched cleanroom division at the company came to be and how his team and the sector are continuing to respond and adapt

Jumping on the vaccine trend: Designing the facility

If vaccines weren’t an increasing market before 2020, they most definitely are now. Designing a vaccine-specific facility solution that is not only quick to market but can stand the test of time is more important than ever explains David Lindholm from KeyPlants

US market report | A year full of problems, 365 days of solutions

Times are changing as the pandemic affects manufacturing at every level. US cleanroom suppliers are the thermometer to these changes, seeing the effects first as they have to meet increasing domestic demand in crisis conditions. Speaking to Claire Barber from PBSC, Bret Asper from Clean Rooms International, and Charles Lipeles from Mecart sheds light on the situation as it is today

Interview with Jessica Rayser | Charles River Laboratories

Microbial monitoring is key to a well functioning cleanroom. Project Manager for Charles River's Accugenix services, Jessica Rayser, goes into depth about sustainability in EM procedures, the pandemic, and the future of rapid microbial methods

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  5. Cleanrooms: What is the difference between clean-up period and recovery time? The implementation of the new Annex 1, and references to the ISO 14644 family of cleanroom standards have raised questions around the "Recovery time" and the "Clean-up period." Nataša Štirn from Klimer and ICCCS Chair Conor Murray discuss

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