As cleanrooms continues to evolve, standard cleanrooms are not always the best option anymore. Many companies are finding that modular designs best fit their needs. Modular cleanrooms offer more flexibility, little disruption, and they often cost less than a conventional cleanroom. However, they are not always a fit. Here are some pros and cons to […]

Contaminates are attracted to charged surfaces, meaning electrostatic discharge (ESD) can devastate product, equipment, and potentially the reputation of a company. The right program to eliminate ESD will benefit productivity, profits, employees, and consumers. Controlled Environments Magazine offers some great resources on ESD, including Richard Bilodeau, PE’s article, “Championing an ESD Control Program.” “The bottom […]

There are many considerations cleanroom operators must make when deciding on a garment for the cleanroom. Different uses and requirements will dictate whether disposable or reusable is more appropriate as well as what material is needed for the application. For medium to high-risk environments, disposable garments tend to be more cost-effective. We will focus on […]

“Of the many potential sources of contamination in cleanrooms…, none is more persistent, pervasive, or pernicious than the human beings who occupy them” (Jan Eudy, “Clean Manufacturing Cleanrooms: Human Contamination.”)   Cleanroom operators have a colossal responsibility. Contamination in a clean room can threaten the health of the public and destroy the reputation of a company. […]