Operating a cleanroom is often a constant and invisible battle against contamination. Unfortunately, most of the particles cannot be seen, and in the normal state of nature, airborne particles of all kinds are the norm. A clean space is necessarily a very unnatural one, which...
Did you know that up to 80% of cleanroom contamination is caused by the very same people working inside them? Humans can shed up to 40,000 skin cells every minute, and each of these particles can compromise products and disrupt important processes. Even after a...
Though too small to see with the human eye, a single 0.5 micron particle can cause malfunctions to products in industries like semiconductors and aerospace. And just because we can’t see them, doesn’t mean they aren’t there, which is why particle counting has become so...
When designing a cleanroom, one of the most important decisions you can make is choosing the right walls and materials. Cleanroom walls are more than just barriers to the outside; they affect the cleanliness of your space, how well they hold up against cleaning agents,...
Believe it or not, a tiny spark can cost thousands of dollars. In many manufacturing industries, controlling electrostatic discharge (ESD) is an important part of creating quality goods. The most obvious example of this is in semiconductors, where tight controls are necessary in many stages...
Did you know that personnel contribute to around 80% of the contamination found in cleanrooms? This surprising fact underscores the necessity for proper gowning, and by extension, well-functioning gown rooms. In this article, we will cover what exactly a gown room is, what their purpose...
In cleanrooms and other controlled environments, small fluctuations in humidity can create a disaster for manufacturers. Whether through ruined batches of pharmaceuticals or damaged electronic parts, the consequences of poor humidity control are both serious and costly. For many businesses and researchers, mastering humidity control...
Learning about the world of cleanrooms can be daunting if you’re just getting started. You're tasked with finding the perfect cleanroom for your facility, but the options are overwhelming. There’s hardwall, modular, and softwall cleanrooms. How do you choose the right one? In this article,...
In some industries, contamination control is a necessary part of doing business. Many manufacturing processes, including those in aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors, require pristine conditions to create products. As a result, scaling up operations can be a logistical nightmare. Traditional cleanrooms take time and money...
Creating a cleanroom is a meticulous process that requires a lot of careful planning. Whether you're working in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, semiconductors, or any other industry that requires a controlled environment, the design of this space is integral to successful outcomes. Here’s a simplified cleanroom checklist...