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Contamination Control for Life Sciences and Microelectronics
Oct 28, 2009 | Volume 3, Issue 43
FEATURE ARTICLE

Environmental Conciousness in Cleanroom Consumables Selection and Use
By Duane Webb
Environmental responsibility is no longer just an occasional headline in the news. It is expected socially and often mandated governmentally. Every day the public is demanding a decreased impact on the environment and an improvement to their quality of life globally. Every day new environmental regulations are introduced and government agencies are mandating change. In response, companies are announcing or improving “green” or “environmental responsibility” programs as their commitment to creating a better world. Initiatives to conserve our natural resources, eliminate operational waste, and produce more environmentally-friendly products are now both a corporate and customer expectation.
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PRODUCT FOCUS



Automatic Shoe Cover Dispensers Save Time, Electricity

The Shoe Inn™ Stay and Shoe Inn™ Fusion are stationary, automatic shoe cover dispensers intended for medium to high-volume uses. These stainless steel and ABS plastic machines are easily loaded in bulk, making them easy to maintain in high-volume applications. Because they do not require electricity, these models can be deployed at any suitable location.

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CLEANROOM TIP OF THE WEEK

Wipe Specifications
With hundreds of choices and grades, selecting the most cost-effective wipe can be tricky. The most obvious criteria is the absorbency of the wipe. But, it is not well understood that absorbency varies by the contamination. Some wipes will not absorb water; others are better with solvents and lacquers.
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MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE WEEK

Three Simple Rules Before You Hit the Send Button
Before you send any business communication, stop and read it. Even if it is only a one sentence reply, you can eliminate some errors and save wasted time by proofreading what you wrote.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
  • Last Chance for Reduced Registration Pricing for IEST Contamination Control Conference
    Online reduced-rate registration is closing November 4, 2009 for the IEST Fall Conference.
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  • Russia Invests in Nanotechnology
    Russian President, Dmitry Medvedev, pledged to channel $10.6 billion into the development of nanotechnology by the year 2015.
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  • Michigan Company Doubles Size of Cleanroom
    LMS, a liquid silicon manufacturer based in Midland, Michigan, has completed their cleanroom expansion.
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  • Protofab Engineering Adds ISO 7 Cleanroom
    Protofab Engineering has announced completion of a Class 10,000/ISO 7 cleanroom.
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Industry Calendar

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

December 3-4, 2009
Enhancing Cleanroom Operations - Cleanroom Training Seminar for Cleanroom Managers, Operators and Maintenance Professionals
Utica, NY

March 4-5, 2010
INTERPHEX Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto Rico

March 15-19, 2010
PDA Annual Meeting
Orlando, FL

March 16-18, 2010
Semicon China
Shanghai, China

April 20-22, 2010
INTERPHEX
New York, NY

May 3-6, 2010
IEST Annual Technical Meeting and Exposition
Reno, NV

June 14-16, 2010
SEMICON Russia
Moscow, Russia

June 21-25, 2010
NANOTECH 2010
Anaheim, CA

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