Cleanroom Editorial and News

  1. Contec, Inc. Announces New Manufacturing Plant In Philippines 5/15/2024

    Contec, Inc. announced that it has opened a new manufacturing plant in a Special Economic Zone in Laguna, Philippines. Contec continues to expand its global footprint and this expansion is in addition to several investments made in the past two years.

  2. An Independent Expert's Guide To Picking Nanoparticle Manufacturing Equipment 7/26/2023

    Until recently, nanoparticle manufacturers had to change equipment between preclinical, clinical, and commercial phases. Advances in technology offer more flexibility allowing manufacturers to turn up the dial on the same machines — from early development all the way to commercialization.

  3. All You Need To Know About Contamination Control Strategies, Part 2 5/22/2023

    In the second of this two-part series, microbiology and contamination control specialists Vanessa Figueroa and Greg Gibb continue discussing best practices in contamination control strategies through the lens of the newly formalized provisions in the EU GMP Annex I. Discussion includes the elements typically found in a CCS, who in your company is responsible for developing the CCS, how often it needs to be evaluated, and more.

  4. Viruses And Viral Vectors, Are They Different? 10/23/2024

    Learn how effective disinfection solutions can ensure safety in pharmaceutical manufacturing by managing viral contaminants and enhancing patient protection.

  5. Host Cell Impurities, Bioassays, Micro-Flow Imaging 4/9/2024

    Ensuring the safety and efficacy of cutting-edge biopharmaceuticals hinges on meticulous quality control measures. Explore the role of qPCR and MFI in safeguarding drugs from potential contamination.

  6. Designing Highly Agile Bio/Pharma Manufacturing Facilities 4/5/2024

    In bio/pharma, agile manufacturing is achieved through multipurpose designs that support a variety of unit operations manipulated and operated as independent yet connected modules. 

  7. Shocking! Biotech Facilities Don't Maintain Themselves 3/4/2024

    Don't get trapped in the misconception that only core process systems need maintenance. Here are some real-life examples of facility maintenance programs gone wrong.

  8. A Nanophotonic Fiber-Tip Solution To Detect The Ultrasmall 4/22/2024

    Using an ultrasensitive photonic crystal, TU/e researchers were able to detect single particles down to 50 nanometers in diameter. The new research has just been published in the journal Optica.

  9. Let's Explore Packaging For Aseptic Manufacturing 5/19/2023

    When terminal sterilization is not an option, primary packaging materials have a fundamental role in preventing contamination. This article describes how packaging, including containers and closure systems, helps maintain sterility in aseptic manufacturing.

  10. How Environmental Monitoring Protects You From Disaster 11/25/2024

    Environmental monitoring transforms data into actionable information, keeping citizens informed about the world around them. This includes server rooms, data centers, or anywhere else you need to protect critical assets.