The production under defined cleanroom conditions is becoming increasingly important. However, in order to produce or assemble in a cleanroom, certain prerequisites must be met. The parts or assemblies used should be cleaned according to cleanroom standards before being introduced into the cleanroom…

The cleanroom is a central subject of teaching and research in the Faculty of Life Sciences at Hochschule Albstadt-Sigmaringen. This article demonstrates how the topic of cleanrooms is addressed in practical-oriented teaching and applied research. It particularly highlights the close cooperation wit…

Cleanroom technology can be used in the manufacturing, packaging, or storage of dust-sensitive mechanical and electronic components and everywhere where a particle-free environment is required.

Spetec GmbH has now expanded its cleanroom offerings to a total of three different cleanroom concepts. This…

Vaisala introduces a brand new carbon dioxide meter for applications with higher CO2 concentrations, such as for life science incubators, cold storages and fruit and vegetable transportation and storage. The Vaisala CARBOCAP® Carbon Dioxide Probe GMP251 measures from 0 to 20 % CO2.

The new GMP251 pro…

In Saarbrücken, a "somewhat different" cleanroom was put into operation. The Topmedicare GmbH, led by Dr. Fritz Trennheuser, now has high-tech cleanrooms in the heart of the Saarland capital. (Fig. 1)

Topmedicare GmbH is a contract manufacturer of sterile and non-sterile medicines as well as test pre…

Coatings for production and storage areas in the industrial and commercial sector are subject to high demands: they must be robust and free of stresses while withstanding mechanical and chemical stresses. Sika Deutschland GmbH has introduced a new floor coating specifically for these requirements. S…

RAUMEDIC, the development partner and system supplier for the medical and pharmaceutical industry, is restructuring its business units. Thus, the supplier of polymeric-based components and systems with modern full-service is creating an important basis in order to meet customers’ requirements of tom…

The next Cleanzone will open its doors on November 8 and 9, 2016, in Frankfurt am Main. Providers of products and services for clean and sterile rooms can register for the international trade fair with congress since February. Ruth Lorenz, Head of Technology & Production at Messe Frankfurt, is pleas…

In virtually every branch of industry, the cleanliness of parts has become a key quality criterion – and a competitive factor of decisive importance. As such, cleaning can be seen as a direct contributor to the business value of the products on offer. In order to achieve the requisite degree of surf…

The significance of acquisitions and divestitures of corporate holdings as well as the formation of joint ventures has increased considerably in recent years as part of corporate strategy for medium-sized businesses. Given the complexity of these transactions, it is essential to avoid pitfalls.

A. In…