AMC is gaining an ever-increasing focus as semiconductor manufacturers, hard disk drive makers, aerospace equipment firms, and other leading edge technology producers face product degradation and yield loses attributed to this form of contamination.

With new products and new processes, there is the need for a better understanding not only of the identity of the residue but of the significance of the residue.

Controlled Environments commends these individuals on their technical and industry knowledge and their willingness to provide insight and guidance so that all can benefit from an exchange of information.

Everyone understands the need for some level of controlled environment. What seems to be missing is that many installations do not take into account the need to review materials of construction for the basic components being used in these facilities.

Currently available filters have limitations; Nanotube-based filters have the potential to address these limitations.

This editorial is about what a change in U.S. policy regarding regulation of VOC might mean, and what you might want to happen.

How an air knife and ionizing bar removed particles and eliminated static attraction.

What are the pros and cons of constructing an on-premise cleanroom garment laundry?

The Symposium on Cleanliness of Implants was an information-laden, thought-provoking session consisting of fourteen contributed reports and studies on cleaning methodologies and analytical methods to assess cleanliness.

A great deal of discussion revolved around the concept that a microorganism could become resistant to a disinfectant. Here is where the first bit of clarification is required. A microorganism will not become resistant to much of anything.

When selecting an air sampling method, you must consider both the benefits as well as the associated challenges.