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Testing of a power outlet in the STZ EURO test stand.

Leak detection by STZ EURO using fog at the construction site on a faulty installed smoke detector.

Measurement of individual components by STZ EURO on a construction site, using the zero method.

Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Michael Kuhn, Head of the Steinbeis Transfer Center for Energy, Environmental, and Cleanroom Technology, Lecturer in Cleanroom Technology, and Chairman of VDI 2083-19.

30.01.2020
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Buildings & Rooms

STZ EURO offers manufacturer-independent measurement of cleanroom components

Leakage test of individual components

The airtightness of cleanrooms has been clearly regulated since VDI 2083-19. To achieve the respective limits, built-in components such as sockets or smoke detectors play a particularly important role. STZ EURO developed its own test stand for measuring the air permeability of individual components…

Laboratory overview - The furniture is also metal-free

Perfect conditions for modern semiconductor technologies

The custom equipment manufacturer MK Test Systems produces both metal-free wet and dry workbenches.

27.01.2020
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Building technology

MK testing facilities present wet-dry workbench

Save costs under perfect conditions

Working under perfect conditions while saving significant costs is possible with the newly developed metal-free wet-dry workbench, which the special equipment manufacturer MK Test Systems and Laboratory Supplies e.K. is bringing to market.

The wet-dry workbench designed as a mini-environment creates…

Components for semiconductor production are manufactured in the 400 sqm CleanCell4.0® cleanroom of ISO cleanroom class 6.

Since no suspension was possible on the on-site ceiling, the cleanroom was designed to be self-supporting using a truss made of aluminum profiles.

Special cleanroom furniture and roller shutters with contactless control ensure safe processes.

Material locks and doors feature an intelligent lighting concept that considers flushing times and indicates when a door can be opened.

16.01.2020
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Buildings & Rooms

Plansee invests in 400 square meters of cleanroom with the latest technology

Clean air at Plansee

The Plansee Group, based in Reutte, Austria, specializes in the powder metallurgical processing of the high-tech metals molybdenum and tungsten. Ongoing investments in the development of new products and process improvements secure the site and the employment of the approximately 2400 employees. Now…

Fig. 1: Functionality of the BECKER QuickOut® lock

Fig. 2: Upper loading chamber with lock and interface

Fig. 3: Lower discharge chamber with 2 active photoelectric sensors for fill level indication

16.12.2019
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Furnishing & equipment

Patented BECKER Quick Out® material lock further optimized

Greatly simple and simply great! This is how the market's response has been to the quick-load lock developed and patented by BECKER Cleanroom Technology, especially for GMP applications.

The material lock allows safe and quick unloading in just one step across multiple cleanroom classes (e.g., from B…

Through appropriate optimization by STZ EURO, the duct pressure in the exhaust air was reduced from 1,050 Pa to 800 Pa, and in the supply air from 950 Pa to 700 Pa.

STZ EURO-Engineers adjusting the volume flow and room pressure control circuits.

STZ EURO engineers during the adjustment of the volume flow and room pressure control circuits.

Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Michael Kuhn, Head of the Steinbeis Transfer Center for Energy, Environmental, and Cleanroom Technology and Lecturer in Cleanroom Technology.

13.12.2019
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Buildings & Rooms

STZ EURO optimizes room pressure in cleanrooms and increases energy efficiency

Room pressure regulation offers high savings potential

According to the Federal Environment Agency, the use of efficient ventilation systems in industrial and commercial enterprises alone can save around 7 billion kWh. STZ EURO was able to achieve significant energy savings through appropriate optimization of filter systems and control loops in a cleanr…

The days of manual opening with a handle are over. The door of the Comfort S6 can be opened fully automatically (one-finger operation) or contactlessly with the optional voice control.

Innovative HEPA Easy Change filter system enables contamination-free filter replacement and high ease of maintenance.

Various parameters can be configured via WLAN.

11.12.2019
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Building technology

The safest way from A to B

Comfort S6 by Ortner

Pass-throughs are indispensable across various industries. Although well established in the market, integration at the site is usually quite demanding: from planning, through installation, to connection with infrastructure. The material pass-through Comfort S6, available from Ortner from Q2 2020, pr…

11.12.2019
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Furnishing & equipment

Spetec Cleanroom Technology, laser protection, and peristaltic pumps in the new company building

The Spetec Company for Laboratory and Cleanroom Technology GmbH sees itself as prepared for further growth following the recent company relocation to Erding-West. Spetec was founded in 1987 in Erding and is a manufacturer of cleanroom technology, laboratory equipment, and laser protection.

The requir…

In the 400 sqm cleanroom CleanCell4.0® of ISO cleanroom class 6, components for semiconductor manufacturing are produced.

Since no suspension was possible on the on-site ceiling, the cleanroom was self-supporting constructed from a framework made of aluminum profiles.

Special cleanroom furniture and roller shutters with contactless operation ensure safe process flows.

Material sluices and doors feature an intelligent lighting concept that takes into account the flushing times and indicates when a door may be opened.

29.11.2019
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Buildings & Rooms

Plansee invests in 400 sqm of cleanroom with state-of-the-art technology

Pure air at Lake Plansee

The Plansee Group, headquartered in Reutte, Austria, specializes in the powder metallurgical processing of high-tech metals molybdenum and tungsten. Continuous investments in the development of new products and process improvements secure the location and employment of around 2,400 employees. Now, a…

Measurement engineer at STZ EURO in the cleanroom.

Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Michael Kuhn, Head of the Steinbeis Transfer Center for Energy, Environmental, and Cleanroom Technology and Lecturer for Cleanroom Technology.

26.10.2019
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Buildings & Rooms

STZ EURO: Measurement technology in clean rooms according to VDI 2083 Part 3

Making the invisible visible

VDI 2083 Sheet 3 has been completely revised and will soon be published as a draft. Sheet 3 within VDI 2083 defines the respective testing and measurement procedures. The updates compared to the 2005 guideline are of interest to cleanroom operators as well as system suppliers, planners, and construc…

EE074 Temperature sensor from E+E Elektronik with and without immersion well. (Photo: E+E Elektronik GmbH)

26.10.2019
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Service

The EE074 measures accurately the temperature of air, gases and liquids. The probe features a RS485 interface with Modbus RTU protocol.

Modbus Temperature Probe for Air, Gases and Liquids

The EE074 from E+E Elektronik is suitable for accurate temperature measurement of air, gases and liquids. The robust stainless steel probe can be used for climate and process control in the food and pharmaceutical industries, in clean rooms or in agriculture.

The EE074 temperature probe offers a high…

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