Federal Electronics, a US-based electronics manufacturer has opened a new state-of-the-art Class 10,000 (IS0 Class 7) cleanroom facility.

With this cleanroom, Federal Electronics is enhancing its electronic manufacturing production capabilities.

The new Class 10,000 cleanroom, also known as an ISO Class 7 cleanroom, ensures that the concentration of airborne particles is strictly controlled to fewer than 10,000 particles per cubic metre.

This environment is critical for the production of highly sensitive and technologically advanced products.

Key features of the Class 10,000 cleanroom

• Advanced Filtration Systems: The cleanroom is equipped with HEPA filtration systems that capture 99.97% of airborne particles, ensuring a controlled environment.

• Cutting-Edge Monitoring Technology: Continuous monitoring of particle counts, temperature, and humidity ensures consistent compliance with ISO Class 7 standards.

• Enhanced Safety Protocols: Strict protocols are in place to ensure the safety of personnel and the protection of sensitive materials, including gowning procedures, environmental controls, and access control.

Ed Evangelista, co-owner of Federal Electronics, said: “The addition of our Class 10,000 cleanroom marks a pivotal milestone in our continual commitment to provide our customers with a range of services that meet their critical application requirements.”

UK-based Fraser Anti-Static Techniques has launched a US cleanroom product brand, Static Clean International, to the UK and Ireland markets.

The range of US static cleaning products is designed for the life science, medical devices, medical packaging, pharmaceutical, electronics and cleanroom sectors.

The Static Clean International products significantly reduce foreign matter and contamination on products and packaging, reducing rejected product and rework time, increasing product quality and profit and reducing waste.

This launch brings specialist technology to UK and Republic of Ireland companies, delivering strong returns on investment.

Static Clean International’s journey

Over the past 15 years, Static Clean International has developed a line of static cleaning, particle source-capturing systems.

James Cater, CEO of Fraser Anti-Static Techniques, said: “This is an exciting step forward for specialist static control products for manufacturers in the UK and Ireland. As well as being able to supply companies with this technology directly from the UK, this move means that our static control specialists can visit organisations to identify problems and design tailored solutions.”

Static Clean International already distributes Fraser’s own anti-static products across the US. This move will enable further reach from these two leading static elimination specialists.

Jim Patterson, owner of Static Clean International, said: “We have worked in partnership with Fraser for over 10 years and are delighted to be in the hands of their highly skilled static eliminations specialists as we launch into the UK and Ireland market.”

Patterson added: “Our focus in developing these products has been to meticulously target particulate matter to reduce its impact on production efficiency and quality. We know the impact this has had on our customers in the US and are excited to bring this to the other side of the pond.”

The Static Clean International product range includes ionising guns, medical cleaning stations and particle traps. The Particle Trap Cubes (registered trademark) are unique, allowing the localised containment of particulates in cleanrooms.

 

Swagelok Cleveland turned to AVM Group, to create a cleanroom for its fluid system component production.

US-based Swagelok Cleveland is a developer of fluid system products, assemblies, and services for the oil and gas, chemical and petrochemical, semiconductor, and transportation industries.

AVM Group is a US-based commercial construction solutions company for controlled environments, radiation shielding, interior systems, and mechanical systems.

Swagelok Cleveland’s specifications for the cleanroom

Specifically, AVM Group created a cleanroom for Swagelok Sales and Service Center, Swagelok Cleveland, a key spoke in the manufacturing, logistic, and sales functions of Swagelok.

AVM Group started the project in 2022 and completed the cleanroom in early 2023 and Swagelok Cleveland is currently producing “Fluid System Components” inside of this cleanroom.

Swagelok Cleveland wanted AVM Group to create an ISO Class 5 cleanroom with the ability to operate at ISO Class 4 with temperature and humidity control.

The fluid system products developer provided AVM Group with the design of the cleanroom and the 600 sq ft dimensions

A large portion of this project was also the construction of a mezzanine located on the top of the cleanroom, which allows Swagelok Cleveland to be scalable and host customer training sessions.

Trip Textoris, CEO of AVM Group, said: “This showpiece cleanroom was for Swagelok Sales and Service Center, Swagelok Cleveland, a key spoke in the manufacturing, logistic, and sales functions of Swagelok, an industry titan.”

Otect, the cleanroom consumables manufacturer, is on a mission to redefine cleanroom safety with its latest product, the N310, a cleanroom glove system.

“Otect N310 is the first of its kind in the cleanroom industry that offers cross-contamination and bioburden reductions, logistics savings and lower transportation carbon emissions,” James Sira, Director of Otect, said.

It is widely agreed that the most significant source of contamination in cleanrooms is people’s handling of gloves in the gowning areas. So, despite the use of gloves, accidental contamination via the hands of personnel remains a risk for many industries where the highest levels of cleanliness are necessary.

Otect’s SafeDon cuff-first dispensing technology was launched in 2012. After 3 years of research and development, Otect managed to successfully apply the packing technology to cleanroom gloves, launching N310 Cleanroom Glove System this year.

US-based AM Technical Solutions is investing significantly in semiconductor markets throughout Asia.

The company has recently announced expansion plans in India, and is now expanding its presence in Malaysia.

The expanded presence in Malaysia will be in the form of a new office in Penang, Malaysia. “[This] will enable us to support our semiconductor customers by providing the specific resources they need to support capital projects,” the company stated.

“Additionally, we are helping the local contractors on the ground in Malaysia understand our customers’ needs to ensure project requirements are satisfied on tight timelines,” the company added.

The Malaysian market

Malaysia’s semiconductor boom is centred in the northern state of Penang.

With semiconductor projects being AM’s core business they stand to be able to help both new facilities and expansion projects. For example,

“For example, we are currently supporting a backend facility in Kulim, where semiconductor activity is bustling,” the company stated.

“We are primarily focusing on providing commissioning, construction management, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QAQC) to validate that projects are completed according to industry requirements through a first-time-right approach,” the statement explained.

“By establishing a new office in Malaysia, we can maintain visibility into each project and provide prompt solutions to resolve any issues.”

“When asked by our customers to support semiconductor projects in Malaysia, we gladly agreed to help,” said Sandeep Davé, Chief Business Officer. “Our proven experience will enable us to build a local pool of talent to support our customers in Malaysia and provide a cost-efficient solution for each project.”