According to Albert Einstein's theory of relativity, all bodies in a vacuum regardless of their properties are accelerated by the Earth's gravity at the same rate. This principle of equivalence applies to stones, feathers and atoms alike. Under the conditions of microgravity very long and precise me…

Unavoidable, but outdated and expensive. Cleanroom operators and staff are familiar with the problem. Cleanroom technology is continuously evolving. Adjustments that would increase efficiency are costly and time-consuming – for most, this is not an affordable option. Because if the cleanroom works…

Manual disinfection is a necessary and simultaneously difficult-to-validate process in cleanrooms. This is mainly due to the unpredictability of the human factor. Automatic disinfection of rooms can be a sensible alternative.

For producers of highly sensitive hygienic products such as pharmaceuticals…

On March 15 and 16, 2016, it will be that time again: The specialist conference "Cleanrooms" will take place at Schlosspark Mauerbach near Vienna.

Representatives from national and international pharmaceutical companies, experts, and authorities will exchange ideas on how to design cleanrooms safely…

One of the funds consulted by the Tübingen based company, SHS Gesellschaft für Beteiligungsmanagement mbH, has acquired puracon's business operations from the insolvent predecessor company.

Based in Rosenheim, puracon is a packaging specialist focused on the sterile assembly and packaging of medical…

Celebrating its 10th Annual, the biggest HSE event in mainland Europe returns on 17 – 18 May 2016 with the ambition to grow not only in size but also in impact. Moving to the heart of European business, Frankfurt, the forum will focus on the idea of Visible HSE leadership by all.

The goal is to find…

The results of a report (1), commissioned by DuPont, reveal that the new DuPont™ Tyvek® Classic Xpert Eco-Pack can have a significantly reduced impact on the environment when compared to its standard packaging format. Accordingly, over the entire lifecycle of the packaging (2), there is the potentia…

The undisputed highlight of BIOTECHNICA/LABVOLUTION 2015 was the smartLAB – a special exhibition dedicated to the intelligent laboratory of the future. A group of scientists and companies from all over Germany set out to demonstrate, with the visionary model laboratory, how laboratory life will chan…

"The cleanroom industry needs an organization where the competencies of renowned actors from research, production, and quality assurance are combined," says Prof. Gernod Dittel (DITTEL Cleanroom, Kochel/Ried) in response to the question of why he is committed as chairman of the German Cleanroom Inst…

The 10th LOUNGES - Trade Fair for Cleanroom and Pharmaceutical Process Technology will take place from April 5 to 7, 2016, at Messe Stuttgart.

The secret of success? The LOUNGES are more focused than traditional trade fairs, and participation is much more relaxed and informative for exhibitors and vi…