Given the COVID-19 outbreak and its ramifications, it’s no secret that labs are important for studying and containing dangerous pathogens. But they also need to keep the outside world safe, too. So whether you're building a research lab, a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, or need to meet...
Before creating any cleanroom, whether for manufacturing or research, you’ll need to know how clean the space ought to be, or at least which particles (and what sizes) may cause issues. For better or for worse, many industries and their related standards still require so-called...
USP 797 is more than just a set of guidelines; its rules were designed to protect patients. And it does this by making sure sterile medications are prepared safely in controlled environments. A cleanroom is one such environment, and one of the most important of any...
Cleanroom design can seem difficult or overly technical at first. This is not far from the truth, but understanding the basics is much easier than most people think. In short, designing a well-functioning cleanroom is all about controlling the environment, especially when it comes to...
Without adequate protection during manufacturing in the auto industry, recalls, safety issues, and legal problems may arise. The auto industry is no stranger to dangers of all kinds, and it’s for this exact reason that parts must be handled safely throughout the manufacturing process. As parts...
For manufacturing and scientific purposes, a strict cleanroom isn’t always necessary, or even the best choice. If you need to reduce contamination, but don’t need to follow strict standards, such as ISO, then a white room is exactly what you’re looking for. White rooms can provide...
To create a compliant cleanroom, it takes more than simply air filters. These spaces are highly engineered environments with very strict rules and regulations, especially when it comes to pharmaceuticals. In fact, the cost of getting things wrong is so dangerous that one design mistake...
If you walked first into a sterile room, and then into a cleanroom, you might not be able to tell the difference. From a quick look around, they’ll seem identical, with white walls, white gowns, and the sound of air filters buzzing. But in truth,...
Many people believe that it seems safer to overbuild a cleanroom “just in case.” After all, if a space is cleaner than necessary, isn’t that obviously better than the alternative? Not always. In fact, over-engineering can lead to increased construction costs, oversized HVAC systems, a lot...
If your cleanroom falls short on air change rates, it won’t just be a minor issue; it’s a compliance risk. Regulations often demand strict air change requirements in order to prevent contamination, protect products, workers, and consumers. If your cleanroom fails to meet such standards,...