Energy Efficiency in Cleanrooms – Sustainable Solutions
Cleanrooms have high energy requirements because they demand constant environmental conditions and a high level of air purity. Given rising energy costs, stricter regulatory requirements, and the need to reduce CO2 emissions, energy efficiency in cleanrooms is becoming increasingly important. This presentation will introduce strategies for optimizing ventilation systems, innovative ways to save energy, and concepts for energy-efficient cleanroom design. In addition to economic […]
Efficiency & Safety: Striking a Balance in Pharmaceutical Logistics
Efficiency and safety must be carefully balanced in pharmaceutical logistics. Just-in-time supply reduces inventory, lowers costs, and speeds up processes, but requires precise planning to avoid downtime. Automated systems and real-time tracking enable fast material flows without compromising quality, but they require a clear balance between speed and regulatory control. At the same time, GMP requirements remain paramount: controlled conditions, clean material handling, […]
Cleanrooms, dirty footprints? Glove sustainability
Cleanrooms, Dirty Footprints? A Closer Look at the Sustainability of Gloves in Terms of People, Profit, and Planet • Environment: Deforestation & EUDR compliance, reducing the carbon footprint, circular economy, packaging, third-party certifications, life cycle assessment (LCA). • Social: Labor and human rights in the manufacturing process, community impact related to EUDR compliance, and ethical considerations regarding how end users can ensure that […]
Process stability in oligonucleotide production
Purification is a critical step in oligonucleotide processing and poses unique challenges for fluid control. Understanding the fluid mechanics of the process helps determine the optimal design for specific situations. In their presentation, Megan Cider and Jennifer Jacober examine Equilibar’s pulsation damping solutions and their contribution to improving stability in oligonucleotide production. […]
The Basics of Cleanroom Cleaning
Learn more about the fundamental principles of textile cleaning technology in cleanrooms. We define key textile terms and examine the most important factors influencing cleaning performance—such as wetting, pressure, motion patterns, and environmental conditions. Another focus is the differentiated treatment of reusable and disposable textiles. Through state-of-the-art analytical methods and insights from systematic process studies, technical and procedural […]
Challenges of High-Temperature HEPA Filtration
High-temperature HEPA filtration is essential for maintaining sterility in pharmaceutical depyrogenation tunnels, where glassware must be free of contamination before entering aseptic filling processes. According to 21 CFR 211.94, all materials that come into contact with the clean air stream—including filter media, frames, adhesives, and gaskets—must withstand elevated temperatures without decomposing. Prolonged exposure to heat and rapid […]
Bio-contained transfer system for ATMP production
The BetaBioBox is a GMP-compliant, bioconfinement transfer system designed to maintain Class A cleanroom aseptic conditions throughout the transfer of cultured cells from an isolator to standard external CO₂ incubators. It was specifically developed to support the growing demands in ATMP manufacturing and enables users to prepare cell culture flasks within a closed Grade A system and […]
Focus on Project Risks in Life Sciences Construction Projects
Investments in new research and production capacity drive innovation in the life sciences industry. They lay the groundwork for the development of modern therapies and medications. Yet it is precisely these multimillion-dollar construction projects that often run into trouble: there are many reasons for this—but five seem to be particularly common. Anyone who wants to successfully implement investment projects must take numerous factors into account from the very beginning […]
Life Cycle Management in the Context of GMP
The presentation will examine the lifecycle management of an ultra-pure media system using a flexible, modular, and risk-based maintenance concept. The focus is on ensuring consistently high system availability: through proactively planned maintenance measures, comprehensive documentation, clearly defined procedures for replacing spare and wear parts, as well as short response times and precise troubleshooting in the event of a malfunction—sustainably.
Smart Lab: The Benefits of Digitizing Laboratory Facilities
Using real-world examples, we present proven digitalization components for laboratory buildings. We highlight which solutions have proven effective in laboratory settings and the challenges that arise when implementing them in both new and existing buildings. We also explain how the management of smart labs differs from that of traditional laboratories—particularly in terms of organization and the use of the data collected […]