Fix The Mask, Armbrust partner to develop high-efficiency mask filtration system
Medical device startup Fix The Mask and PPE manufacturer Armbrust American announced the debut of the Better Mask High Filtration System, a kit that increases the protection of a surgical mask when worn with a mask brace. The kit is one of the first devices to meet the new Workplace Performance Plus mask standard from …
Charged filter media provide mechanism for higher particle capture by maintaining lower flow restriction
Sreevalli Bokka is pursuing a Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering from The University of Akron under the supervision of Professor George G. Chase. Sreevalli received her undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University in India with a research focus on microemulsions and polymers. Sreevalli started her graduate study researching charged filter membranes …
GEA launches separator for blood plasma fractionation
GEA introduced its automatic separator, the hycon, for one-touch production in the separation of blood plasma and plasma proteins in clean room applications. In a closed process, the centrifuge is self-cleaning and has a customer specific solids tank for improved hygiene conditions, prevention of cross-contamination and batch safety. The enclosed three-room design features a suspended …
While mask types may vary, consistency is key to ensure test accuracy
The societal and, in some cases, legal requirement of wearing facemasks in public to protect the user from the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus has led to an unprecedented increase in demand for high-quality masks. With demand on the rise, there is also an increased need to ensure what is being sold to the public meets the relevant …
ProMark Associates launches ProGuard Mobile Air Purifier
ProMark Associates, Inc launched its ProGuard Mobile Air Purifier, an industrial-grade system to remove particles, VOCs, and pathogens. It can deliver six air changes per hour in a room of up to 1,500 square feet. The ProGuard Mobile Air Purifier uses a centrifugal fan to circulate air through five stages to remove airborne viruses, bacteria, …