INTRODUCTION

The first of our 5 topics, "Definitions and History", deals with the accepted technical definitions of the types of facilities you’ll encounter. We’ll also explore the history behind their design and evolution.

Although considered a modern phenomenon, Cleanrooms actually trace their roots back over 100 years as an outgrowth of hospital work to control infections. You’ll see how this early work led to the first industrial applications of Cleanroom technology during the Second World War, and continues to evolve to this day.

Screen samples from Module 2.
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