July 9, 2025
If you’re working with products that can’t handle dust or dirt, you already know you need super clean air. And that’s exactly what class 100 cleanrooms are for. It keeps tiny particles out, so your work stays safe. In this article, we’ll break down what a class 100 clea...
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July 2, 2025
Class 1000 cleanrooms are built to meet particle count limits in many industries, and correspond to ISO Class 6 in the current standard system. In this article, we will define class 1000 cleanrooms, discuss where they’re used, outline some of their requirements and feat...
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June 25, 2025
Over- or under-engineering a cleanroom can either raise costs carelessly or put compliance at risk. When planning to build a cleanroom (or making a checklist), there are many factors to consider, and one of the most important is whether to use a softwall or hardwall env...
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June 19, 2025
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 manufacturi...
Read more about Biosafety Level Cleanrooms: A Quick Overview
June 10, 2025
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 s...
Read more about Class 10000 Cleanrooms: Definition, Requirements, and More
June 4, 2025
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 m...
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May 27, 2025
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 wh...
May 21, 2025
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 manufac...
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May 13, 2025
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 roo...
Read more about White Rooms: Features, Uses, and Best Practices
May 6, 2025
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 on...
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April 27, 2025
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, these spaces are not at...
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April 17, 2025
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, oversiz...
Read more about The Costs Involved with Over- or Under-Engineering a Cleanroom