This article presents how a good understanding of basic steam sterilization principles can help with avoiding most common mistakes made when using autoclaves.

Steam sterilization has been used for more than a century to sterilize items that can withstand moisture and high temperature. Steam is water…

The aspect of cleanliness is deeply rooted in medical technology and regulations have been in existence for many years now. Despite this, problems due to inadequate product cleanliness still occur. There are also issues related to manufacturing technology where excessive cleanliness requirements are…

In 2010, the final energy demand in Germany was around 9,000 petajoules (= 2,500 terawatt-hours). Of this, an estimated 120 terawatt-hours per year were used for air conditioning cleanrooms. The goal of the new research project "EnEff: Reine Räume" at the Department of Building Energy Systems / Herm…

When it comes to cleanliness of components and surfaces, everyone thinks of cleaning. However, this is only one side of the coin. The second is deburring. Because only burr- and chip-free components ensure that cleanliness requirements can be met. Efficient methods for burr- and chip-free as well as…

Ecolab Contamination Control has launched a process match assurance mark for their Klercide range of contamination control products.

The company which produces products and services for the control of microbial contamination in the cleanroom environment has introduced the mark to highlight that its m…

Vaisala strengthens its position in the renewable energy market through the acquisition of 3TIER Inc., a US-based company with USD 9.0 million net sales in 2012 and 55 employees. The value of the deal is EUR 10.7 million. Vaisala is using its existing cash balance to finance the transaction. This ac…

With an increase in visitors and a high level of exhibitor satisfaction, Cleanzone is showing a growth trajectory. The trade fair and congress for cleanroom technology took place for the second time in October 2013 and attracted trade visitors from 44 countries to Hall 1 of the Frankfurt Exhibition…

In medical technology, the concept of purity has been deeply rooted for many years and is codified in regulations. Nevertheless, there are recurring problems that can be attributed to a lack of product purity. There are also aspects of production technology where excessively high purity requirements…

TechnoPharm takes place again in the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg from 30 September to 2 October 2014 under the motto of “Pharma. Manufacturing. Excellence”. Europe’s leading innovation forum for sterile processing technology in pharmaceuticals, food and cosmetics tackles serious issues: What is the…

Health insurance company hkk presents the hkk Health Report on infection rates with multidrug-resistant organisms in regional hospitals / Doubling of infection rates since 2007 / Urgent need for action: the Netherlands and Scandinavia as models.

Problematic hygiene conditions in hospitals and infecti…