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Eaton SEO has introduced advanced ion implantation and fabrication educational programs. Offered by Eaton's implant systems division, the courses are designed to help equipment and process engineers understand how implantation systems affect fab processes and device performance. The courses are based on the Sematech certification model, Eaton says. The vendor has hired Simonton Associates, a specialist in consulting and educational programs, to oversee the program. The founder of the company is Bob Simonton, the former director of technology for Eaton SEO. Information: 978/232-4266; http://www.semiconductor.eaton.com.

Wilden Pump & Engineering's recently revised Web site allows visitors to browse the supplier's on-line catalog of pumps and accessories. Technical information on the site includes CAD drawings, pump manuals, a unit conversion calculator, and a chemical resistance database. All these data can be downloaded. The multilingual site also features a troubleshooting guide, a database for locating distributors, and on-line technical support. Information: http://www.wildenpump.com.

Certification services traceable to NIST are being offered by Barnant, a manufacturer of temperature meters, air velocity meters, and mass flowmeters. The services adhere to MIL-STD 45662A standards. They are available for both new and already installed equipment. The services can be ordered solely for the instrument or for the instrument as part of an associated system. Information: 800/637-3739; http://www.barnant.com.

A software program from Parker Hannifin's Seal Group allows users to design application-specific glands and seals. Called Total inPHorm, the application features include a large section on media compatibility and custom sizing capabilities. The program provides automatic cross-references for thousands of part numbers. It also recommends materials based on standards such as MIL and SAE. Information: 800/272-7537.

HPG International's chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) sheet for wet benches complies with the flammability test protocol for cleanroom materials from FM Global. Sold as Brigade sheeting, it is the only CPVC material fully listed by FM Global, according to the supplier. The FM4910 standard determines the capability of plastic sheet materials to limit damage caused by a fire in a cleanroom or other semiconductor process area. The Brigade line is lead free. The white CPVC comes in sizes of 1/4-, 3/8- , 1/2- , 3/4-, and 1-in. gauges in sheets measuring 4 x 8 ft. Information: 800/344-6080.

BOC Gases has received the Bulk Fleet Safety award from the Compressed Gas Association for the sixth time in the last eight years. The award recognizes BOC's fleet safety record for bulk-vehicle fleets travelling more than 20 million miles. The supplier has more than 1000 drivers who log more than 80 million miles annually. Information: 908/771-1512; http://www.boc.com.

A nylon carrying case from Draeger Safety holds the supplier's complete line of portable gas detection instruments. The case features a sectional divider to organize the equipment and accessories. A mesh pouch inside the cover holds spare parts and a manual. Used for pumps and tubes, the case holds the company's accuro pump, deluxe tube opener, spare parts, seven boxes of tubes, a Draeger tube handbook, an extension hose, and the longer tube boxes. The case holds five other Draeger instruments and accessories, including an analyzer and warning monitor. Information: 412/787-8383; http://www.draeger.net.

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