September 4, 2025
Given the high standards for cleanrooms and all their related high-tech features, you’d think that a cleanroom could stay clean on its own. But unfortunately, particles still find their way in and can linger if not for cleanroom cleaning protocols. In this guide, we’ll ...
August 22, 2025
When working at the nanoscale, small changes in environmental conditions can cause big problems. If temperature increases by a few degrees, or static electricity builds up as a result of low humidity, tiny parts can (and often do) get damaged. And this is the exact reas...
August 15, 2025
Building a modular cleanroom almost always takes longer than expected, as there are a lot of steps in between planning and a fully functional space. You’ll typically start with a detailed checklist, and then work with a manufacturer to complete the design. Then of cours...
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August 6, 2025
Within pharmaceutical manufacturing, compounding, and other drug-handling spaces, buffer rooms and anterooms are often used to keep medications safe. You’ll find them in multi-room cleanroom suites, but especially in pharmacies, hospitals, and drug manufacturing more ge...
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July 31, 2025
If you’re running a manufacturing plant, and temperatures are swinging up and then down as the seasons change, it can be a problem for many materials. Products can get damaged or spoiled, equipment may not be as accurate, and certain processes can get thrown off entirel...
Read more about Temperature-Controlled Rooms: Features and Benefits
July 17, 2025
Unfortunately, just because a cleanroom looks clean does not always mean it is clean enough or compliant. Since particles and airflow are often far too difficult to see with the eyes alone, several cleanroom testing methods can be employed to help reveal problems with y...
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...
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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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