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Contamination Control for Life Sciences and Microelectronics
Oct 14, 2009 | Volume 3, Issue 41
FEATURE ARTICLE

Working Toward Grid Parity for Photovoltaics
Using semiconductor specifications as the standard of cleanliness for photovoltaic (PV) component manufacturing is one of the factors holding back PV energy from achieving grid parity.
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CLEANROOM TIP OF THE WEEK

Fact: All Humidity Sensors Drift
It’s an immutable law of RH measurement; relative humidity sensors drift. They do so for the simple reason that they are “air breathers.”
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MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE WEEK

The 10/10 Technique
The 10/10 technique is a simple yet effective way of gathering feedback to improve your management skills.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
  • New Report Shows Nano-related Activities in Every State
    There are more than 1,200 companies, universities, government laboratories, and other organizations spread across all 50 U.S. states involved in nanotechnology research.
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  • EPA Announces Plan to Study Health Effects of Nanomaterials
    The U.S. EPA outlined a research strategy on September 29 in order to better understand the effects of nanomaterials on human health and the environment.
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  • Innovation and Global Clinical Trial Participation are the Focus Special Report on China's Drug Development Industry
    China's new investments in its domestic pharma industry are beginning to drive growth and reforms that are stimulating a new drug development culture.
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  • Netbooks Cause Growth in Semiconductor Sales
    Global semiconductor sales increased 5 percent from July to August, primarily due to rising netbook sales and lowered laptop prices.
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Industry Calendar

October 7, 2009
Evaluating and Implementing a Cleanroom Garment Program Compliant with USP 797
IEST Online Education Program

October 7, 2009
ISPE Boston Product Showcase
Foxboro, MA

October 8-9, 2009
Aseptic Processing in the Manufacture of Biotech and Pharmaceutical Products
Malvern, PA

October 8-10, 2009
COMSOL Conference 2009
Boston, MA

October 26-27, 2009
Best Practices for an Effective Cleanroom Validation Program
Berlin, Germany

November 8-11, 2009
ISPE Annual Meeting
San Diego, CA

November 9-10, 2009
Cleanroom Microbiology for the Non-Microbiologist
Malvern, PA

November 9-11, 2009
IEST Fall Conference
Arlington Heights, IL

November 11-12, 2009
Sterilization Procedures: Technology, Equipment, and Validation
Malvern, PA

November 17-18, 2009
Pharmaceutical Water Systems - Contemporary Technology & Compliance Malvern, PA

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