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  1. Free Cleanroom Design Software | DIY Online Cleanroom Designer

    Free Cleanroom Design Software | DIY Online Cleanroom Designer

    Terra's browser-based cleanroom designer app allows for custom cleanroom planning and design. This DIY tool enables users to design and conceptualize their cleanroom in a few easy steps, and immediately generates a quote for the assembled enclosure. Emphasizing collaboration and efficiency, users can share their cleanroom designs with peers and colleagues. This functionality simplifies feedback collection and consensus building while moving toward a final design.

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  2. Cleanroom Design and Construction Services: Dedicated Expertise or DIY?

    Cleanroom Design and Construction Services: Dedicated Expertise or DIY?

    On average, Terra Universal designs over 500 cleanrooms annually. Over the last six years, that equates to the successful construction of over 2,100 cleanroom environments. When it comes to sourcing a cleanroom design provider, experience is a trademark of a timely and successful cleanroom build. Here, we'll outline a variety of starting points to kick off your cleanroom design journey including DIY tools, cleanroom design principles, Terra's design philosophy, and solutions for common cleanroom construction challenges.

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  3. Cleanroom Door Microbial Contamination

    Cleanroom Door Microbial Contamination

    Microbial Contamination Sources in Controlled Environments

    Microbial contamination is a significant concern in life science cleanrooms, where maintaining aseptic conditions is critical for the reliability, validity, and safety of personnel and patients in research pursuits.

    Microbial contamination can arise from many sources, including spoiled reagents, non-sterile consumables, and improperly disinfected equipment. However, the two main sources of contamination in biomedical and pharmaceutical cleanrooms are airborne microbes and personnel. Microbes present in the air, such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses, can be accidentally introduced into the cleanroom and settle on work surfaces. Cleanroom personnel can unintentionally introduce contaminants into the cleanroom through skin shedding, respiratory droplets, and contact with contaminated surfaces.

    Cleanroom Door Systems and Contamination Prevention

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  4. Cleanroom Humidity and Temperature Control Strategies

    Cleanroom Humidity and Temperature Control Strategies

    This article provides an overview of Terra's cleanroom air conditioning, humidity control, and exhaust systems, showcasing a range of products designed to maintain temperature and humidity in cleanrooms and other controlled environments.

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  5. UVC vs Far-UVC: Analysis of Safety, Applications, and Microbial Effectiveness

    UVC vs Far-UVC: Analysis of Safety, Applications, and Microbial Effectiveness
    In the age of "superbugs" and antimicrobial-resistant bacteria, modern disinfection protocols will face continued scrutiny. prompting many to consider the integration of Ultraviolet C (UVC) technology. General disinfectants, while effective in many scenarios, exhibit notable shortcomings. In the current realm, confronting hard-to-kill bacteria and spores typically relies on aggressive high-powered sterilants, oxidizers, and denaturants in liquid or vapor forms.
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  6. EV Battery Cleanrooms & Equipment for New Facility Builds

    EV Battery Cleanrooms & Equipment for New Facility Builds
    As the global automotive market steers steadily towards electrification, the Electric Vehicle (EV) battery industry is expected to reach 18 million new shipments in 2024. Market data underscores a consistent growth in shipments across all vehicle categories, with cars constituting the bulk of the shipments each year.
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  7. Pass-Through Applications for Cleanrooms, Labs, Healthcare, Hospitals, Pharmaceuticals, and Life Sciences

    Pass-Through Applications for Cleanrooms, Labs, Healthcare, Hospitals, Pharmaceuticals, and Life Sciences

    In this article, we'll detail the similarities, differences, and applications for a broad spectrum of Terra pass-through systems. Perhaps you need a simple and economical option for general tasks in labs, healthcare, or pharmacy environments. Meanwhile, Terra's cleanroom and specialty pass-throughs are designed and customizable for virtually any pharmaceutical, semiconductor, medical device, surgical, or ICU environment. Below, we'll identify several models that cater to general and technical users, including economical ValuLine models, BioSafe

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  8. ISO Class 7 Cleanroom Standards | Particulate, ACH, Requirements

    ISO Class 7 Cleanroom Standards | Particulate, ACH, Requirements

    In accordance with the ISO 14644 standards, ISO Class 7 cleanrooms represent a highly controlled environment that is engineered to maintain specific cleanliness values. The enclosed system encompasses ceiling-mounted fan filter units (FFUs) that generate a continuous supply of HEPA or ULPA-filtered air. In this article, we'll cover top-level considerations and standards for ISO 7 cleanroom design and construction. Additionally, we'll explore general principles for ISO 7 standards including particulate levels, ACH requirements, and equipment-based considerations among several unique applications.

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  9. ISO 6 Cleanroom Standards and Applications

    ISO 6 Cleanroom Standards and Applications

    Under ISO 14644-1, an ISO 6 cleanroom is a controlled environment that must maintain specific levels of air quality. Adherence to these limits is typically assessed using multi-channel particle counters, which measure the number of particles in the air at many different sampling points across the cleanroom.

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  10. ISO Class 5 - ISO 8 Cleanroom Applications, Uses, and Installation Photos

    ISO Class 5 - ISO 8 Cleanroom Applications, Uses, and Installation Photos

    The first consideration for ISO 5 cleanroom design is determining whether your application requires a positive or negative pressure design. The choice between positive and negative pressure cleanrooms is dictated by the broader goals of contamination prevention or containment. Each configuration serves distinct operational objectives.

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