Articles from the November/December 2017 issue of Controlled Environments.
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Deadly Meningitis Outbreak Dominates 2017 News Coverage
by MaryBeth DiDonna, Editor, Controlled Environments
As each year comes to a close, I like to take a look back at the stories that resonated most with Controlled Environments readers throughout the year.
Maintain Cleaning Equipment in a Plug-and-Play World
by Michael Wilson, AFFLINK
Common equipment maintenance issues often included in the owner’s manual that get lost in our plug-and-play world.
Data Integrity — Choosing Your Particle Monitoring Equipment
by Jason Kelly, Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions
Mitigate risks and safeguard your particle count data.
Facility Profile: Pritzker Nanofabrication Facility — University of Chicago
by MaryBeth DiDonna, Editor
The University of Chicago’s Pritzker Nanofabrication Facility, completed in 2015, has an ISO Class 5 cleanroom which specializes in advanced lithographic processing of hard and soft materials.
Surfacing the Hidden Pitfalls in Existing Conditions and Renovations
by Greg Burgess, CxA, CEM, LEED AP, SMRT Architects and Engineers
Efficiency, lower costs, and optimization strategies are the focal points of today’s energy landscape.
Cleanrooms: The Total Package
Greg Owen, PE, Jacobs
A cleanroom that is functionally and promotes collaborative research needs to be a total cleanroom — one that addresses ALL forms of contamination that are detrimental to the intended use of the space.
The Potential Risk of Using Launderable Garments
by Nina Helme, Connect 2 Cleanrooms
The thought of using a garment once and throwing it away may seem like an expensive option for your cleanroom operations, but do you know the risks of using launderable garments within your critical processes?
How to Specify a Clean Bench
by Kevin Weist, Clean Air Products
Selecting the right horizontal- or vertical-flow bench for your application.
A Final Look Back at 2017
by MaryBeth DiDonna, Editor
As another year draws to a close, it’s time to take a look back at the articles and topics that have been of the most interest to the readers of Controlled Environments throughout 2017.
How It Works: Protecting Sensitive Electronics from Corrosion and Static Electricity
by Cortec Corp.
Cortec Corp. has developed an electrostatic dissipative paper to protect electronic parts from static charge and corrosion while enabling a more efficient work process.
Cleanroom Tip: What to Know When Entering a Cleanroom for the First Time
by Tara Behal, SNS Nano Fiber Technology LLC
Tips and tricks for your inaugural cleanroom visit.