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Cleanroom Technology Conference 2026: A review of the highlights

Cleanroom Technology Conference 2026: A review of the highlights

Attendees from Lonza, the NHS, ITH Pharma, Guardtech, AstraZeneca, Kingspan and more, have attended a two day event in Birmingham for the cleanroom and contamination control sector
When are isolators or RABS essential rather than optional?

When are isolators or RABS essential rather than optional?

The new EU GMP Annex 1 clearly stipulates that the absence of a barrier system must be thoroughly justified, but when is this, and what does it mean for isolator configuration, automation, glove handling, cleaning processes, and decontamination methods? Dr. Timo Krebsbach and Dipl.-Ing. Frank Lehmann from SKAN answer this and more
How to design your pharmaceutical facility disinfection programme: Development, validation, and implementation

How to design your pharmaceutical facility disinfection programme: Development, validation, and implementation

The development, validation, and implementation of a robust disinfection programme are critical components of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). James Polarine, Matt Hofacre and Tony Cundell explain what you need to do
Pharmaceutical waste: What do I do with it?

Pharmaceutical waste: What do I do with it?

Emma Cooke from Envirovue discusses the many hazardous elements of pharmaceutical waste and the importance of effective management and compliance
Pharma sector uses AI agents to reduce IT incident response times, says KTSL

Pharma sector uses AI agents to reduce IT incident response times, says KTSL

Aaron Perrott, CTO at KTSL, explains how pharmaceutical companies are using AI agents to improve IT response times, reduce MTTR and support faster clinical and operational workflows
Cleanroom compatibility of wafers: Practical guidance on selecting the right analysis methods

Cleanroom compatibility of wafers: Practical guidance on selecting the right analysis methods

Technical Account Manager Kalle Niiranen from Measurlabs reviews key techniques for confirming that wafer surfaces do not carry contaminants that could compromise cleanroom integrity
Advanced therapy production: A real-world business case for an open RABS upgrade in aseptic production

Advanced therapy production: A real-world business case for an open RABS upgrade in aseptic production

Thierry Bettinger, R&D Director from Bracco, explains the company’s rationale behind upgrading its Geneva pilot plant with an open Restricted Access Barrier System (RABS) ahead of BubbleGen product line launch
“Operationally net-zero cleanroom laundry”: The details on the £20m project as of now

“Operationally net-zero cleanroom laundry”: The details on the £20m project as of now

Sophie Bullimore talks to Micronclean Directors, Greg Cochran and Sophie Harris, about the company’s recent £20m project
Development, validation, and implementation: How to design your pharmaceutical facility disinfection programme

Development, validation, and implementation: How to design your pharmaceutical facility disinfection programme

The development, validation, and implementation of a robust disinfection programme are critical components of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). James Polarine, Matt Hofacre and Tony Cundell explain what you need to do
Wolfgang Hassa from ReinraumZelt on the "cleanroom tent" concept

Wolfgang Hassa from ReinraumZelt on the "cleanroom tent" concept

The founder of Germany-based “Cleanroom Tent”, Wolfgang Hassa, speaks to Sophie Bullimore about what applications a cleanroom tent is ideal for, how they work, and dives into the company’s rental model
Computational Fluid Dynamics: preventing cleanroom design errors before they happen

Computational Fluid Dynamics: preventing cleanroom design errors before they happen

Mona Åkerholm from Elomatic looks at the issues that modelling airflow and particle transport before construction begins can prevent
Cleanroom Technology Awards 2026: The winners

Cleanroom Technology Awards 2026: The winners

The winners of the Cleanroom Technology Awards 2026 have now been revealed. The 2026 edition brought together some of the most forward-thinking organisations in the industry, recognising innovation, technical excellence, and impactful advancements across cleanroom design, operation, and technology
Building a robust CCS: Do settle plates require locking lids?

Building a robust CCS: Do settle plates require locking lids?

Yoggya De Silva from AnalytiChem UK (formerly Cherwell) discusses the sample security issues that can impact a contamination control strategy
Cleanroom hand tool selection: a practical guide to ISO 14644 compliance

Cleanroom hand tool selection: a practical guide to ISO 14644 compliance

John Basso, Director of Marketing at Sonic Tools, explains why verifying hand tool compliance before purchase is essential for maintaining cleanroom standards and avoiding costly disruptions
Southeast Asia cleanroom report: a maturing market

Southeast Asia cleanroom report: a maturing market

The world is only becoming more technologically advanced and globally connected. With this in mind, Sophie Bullimore looks at the influences and business moves in Southeast Asia’s cleanroom sector
Cleanroom case study: Using automation in microbiological environmental monitoring

Cleanroom case study: Using automation in microbiological environmental monitoring

Steffen Gröber and Muhammed Ali Turac from Syntegon present a case study showing how an international CDMO implemented automated settle plate changers to reduce manual interventions, maintain Annex 1 compliance, and improve cleanroom monitoring efficiency

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    Top cleanroom builds of 2025 Sophie Bullimore highlights the major cleanroom builds throughout 2025, and who was winning the contracts
  2. Cleanroom Technology Awards 2026: The winners The winners of the Cleanroom Technology Awards 2026 have now been revealed. The 2026 edition brought together some of the most forward-thinking organisations in the industry, recognising innovation, technical excellence, and impactful advancements across cleanroom design, operation, and technology
  3. Upgrades, monitoring and more: Touring King’s College Hospital cleanrooms Sophie Bullimore gives the latest on the King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust’s Aseptic Services Unit, and the future of its cleanrooms
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    What is happening with the cleanroom market in the United States? Sophie Bullimore looks at some of the major trends and changes taking place in the US cleanroom market in the last year
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