Manufacturing & Business

2/27/2024

Advancing Semiconductor Inspection Tools: Precision 10nm Particle Deposition

In the rapidly evolving world of semiconductor manufacturing, the need for precise defect inspection and detection becomes increasingly critical as device features shrink to sub-10nm sizes. As semiconductor technology continues to advance, ensuring the highest quality and reliability of devices is paramount. In this blog post, we delve into a groundbreaking development in the realm of semiconductor manufacturing—precision 10nm particle deposition using a Particle Deposition System (PDS).

1/25/2024

The Unsung Heroes of the Semiconductor Industry: Photomask Contamination Standards

In the world of semiconductor manufacturing, where precision and innovation go hand in hand, the significance of photomask contamination standards cannot be overstated. These seemingly unassuming standards are essential tools used by leading-edge equipment suppliers, mask shops at prominent device manufacturers, and other key players in the semiconductor industry. They play a crucial role in developing, qualifying, and calibrating defect mask inspection and review systems, ultimately contributing to the production of high-quality semiconductor devices.

6/13/2023

Exploring the World of Filter Testing: A Recap of the 2023 Filtration Workshop

The 2023 Filtration Workshop held at TSI Headquarters in Shoreview, MN, was a resounding success. The workshop brought together professionals seeking to broaden their understanding of filter testing principles, methods, and instrumentation. With a lineup of informative presentations and hands-on lab sessions, participants had the opportunity to delve into the intricacies of mask, media, and fractional filter testing. Let's take a moment to recap the key highlights and insights from this exceptional event.

4/14/2023

Manufacture of Sterile Products — Annex 1 Particle Counting Considerations

With the August 25, 2023 deadline for Annex 1 compliance fast approaching, pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities have much to consider and address — including particle counting for both classification and monitoring in cleanrooms.

2/17/2023

Biofluorescent Particle Counting (BFPC) — Hot Topic at Global Conferences

What I learned at 2022 Global Pharmaceutical Conferences — Leading to 2023

8/29/2022

Newly Released Annex 1 Looks to Modernize the Manufacture of Sterile Medicinal Products

Are you prepared for the new requirements set forth by Annex1?

11/2/2021

Does Your Environmental Monitoring Detect C. acnes? 

People are the known major risk for microbial contamination in pharmaceutical cleanrooms, with skin C. acnes being one of the most prevalent. Real-time detection is available to mitigate risk using a biofluorescent particle counter, like the BioTrak® Real-Time Viable Particle Counter.

9/28/2021

Biofluorescent Particle Counters — An Environmental Monitoring Solution for Annex 1 and Pharma 4.0

Biofluorescent particle counters offer continuous viable air monitoring in aseptic environments that do not pose a risk to the manufacturing process—with the ability to achieve improved control over operations and quality through digitization. Something traditional microbiological testing used for environmental monitoring cannot.

7/22/2021

Exhibiting filter testing solutions at ANEX-SINCE 2021

The triennial Asian Nonwovens Exhibition (ANEX) and the biennial Shanghai International Nonwovens Exhibition (SINCE) are co-hosting ANEX-SINCE 2021 from July 22-24.

6/7/2021

MSP’s New Contamination Standards

The lifecycle of a semiconductor manufacturing inspection system starts in research & development, transitions to manufacturing and production once the design is complete, and is then sold to the customer for use in their fab. Each step of this journey requires stringent testing to ensure the inspection tool is functioning properly.