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Introduction to Advanced Material Associations

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Overview

Advanced material industries such as semiconductors, optics, electronics, and automation require specialized cleanroom standards and collaborative associations to drive innovation and ensure contamination control. This chapter introduces the leading trade groups that support these industries with standards, education, and technical resources.

By the end of Chapter 5, you will learn:

  • The mission and role of industry groups like SEMI in semiconductor manufacturing and standards development.
  • How SPIE advances optics and photonics research relevant to cleanroom environments.
  • The function of the International Sign Association (ISA) in supporting visual communications standards.
  • The purpose of trade associations like the SCSI Trade Association (STA) and the Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA).

“Advanced material associations are key drivers of technology, standards, and education, helping cleanroom industries stay ahead in innovation and compliance.”
– Jan Eudy, Cleanroom Subject Matter Expert

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Jan Eudy is a cleanroom/contamination control and microbiological subject matter expert with more than 30 years of industry experience in semiconductor, microelectronics, pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, medical device, food manufacturing, compounding pharmacies, aerospace, and automotive. As the corporate quality assurance manager for Cintas Corp., Jan oversaw research and development, directed the quality system and ISO registration at all cleanroom locations, and supported validation and sterile services. During her time with the company, Jan also implemented and maintained the HACCP risk management program at all Cintas industrial laundries. She is also a Past President and Fellow of the Institute for Environmental Sciences and Technology (IEST).

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