In this blog series, we introduce the most sensitive system for detecting contamination in microelectronic applications. Through several rigorous studies, we demonstrate the veracity and reliability of data collection for various process chemicals.
Understanding Nanoparticle Contamination in Ultrapure Water: Improvements in Monitoring through Filter Studies
In this blog series, we’ll be looking at the signal pathway for a typical liquid particle counter and two case studies with the Ultra DI liquid particle counters to understand how the detection of the smallest contamination was revolutionized and recharged for counting on the nano-scale.
Airborne Particle Counter Results: Why Two Instruments Might Give Inconsistent Results
When particle counters work together to give data on the state of contamination control, they’re going to disagree on the numbers. But why do the counts not match? The answer encompasses model, manufacturing, engineering design, and calibration.
Ultrapure Water Nanoparticle Contamination Monitoring
In this blog series, we’ll be looking at the signal pathway for a typical liquid particle counter and two case studies with the Ultra DI liquid particle counters to understand how the detection of the smallest contamination was revolutionized and recharged for counting on the nano-scale.
Remote Validation and Training services during the Pandemic: A Success Story
Remote working, and allowing fewer vendors onsite can make projects very challenging, sometimes pausing projects indefinitely. David Quelle, GM of PMS Brazil, discusses one example where the Particle Measuring Systems’ team was able to work with a customer to remotely validate their FaciltyPro Environmental monitoring system & MiniCapt Monitors and conduct training.
Contamination Control Advisory Services during the Pandemic
Interview with Frank Panofen, Life Science Marketing Manager at Particle Measuring Systems How do we solve contamination control issues when face to face discussions and in-person visits are not an option? In this interview, Dr. Frank Panofen of Particle Measuring Systems (PMS) explains how PMS advisors tackled travel restrictions and the inability to visit customers: […]
Parts Cleanliness Testing Application Case Study
When most people think about particle counting, they think mainly about testing high purity chemicals, ultra clean DI water and aerosol particulate within cleanrooms and Fabs. There is a sub sector market that deals specifically with surface parts testing of OEM products who provide finished products to the semiconductor and other industries. These parts need […]
Three Core Events to Establish Environmental Contamination Control – Per EU GMP Annex 1
The 2020 release of the EU GMP Annex 1 includes a new chapter on viable and non-viable environmental and process monitoring. Trend analysis and its impact on the contamination control strategy is now an essential activity that is referenced multiple times. We discuss the changes here.
Argonaut Manufacturing and PMS, A Contamination Monitoring Success Story!
When Argonaut Manufacturing was setting up their new state-of-the-art fill line they wanted the best contamination monitoring solution in a tight timeframe. Watch how Argonaut and PMS worked together to complete the mission.
20 nm Chemical Particle Counter Helps with Contamination Control
In semiconductor manufacturing, due to the small size of devices, smaller particles (20 nm) can cause significant product defects and reduce yields. The Particle Measuring Systems (PMS) team recently visited some customers who were using less sensitive, previous generation particle counters. We performed onsite testing that helped them determine on which chemistries the Chem20 Chemical […]
