There are many sophisticated tools for measuring the conditions inside a cleanroom facility. These tools, their precision readings, and the monitoring they allow, are essential to keeping the equipment and conditions up to the required standards for cleanroom operation. Different facilities have different needs for their cleanrooms, in terms of equipment, scale, allowable vibration, and…

Today, Statistical Process Control (SPC) is the gold standard of quality control because it helps manufacturers to maximize production of on-spec product with minimal waste and rework. SPC uses graphical control charts to determine when a process should be adjusted. The following guidelines can help silicon chip and solar cell manufacturers make the best use…