Združenje za tehnologijo čistih prostorov

Študijski obisk na Irskem pod okriljem Slovenskega združenja za čiste prostore (SCS)

Dublin, 17.–20. 5. 2025

V maju smo pod okriljem Slovenskega združenja za čiste prostore (SCS) organizirali strokovni študijski obisk na Irsko. Namen obiska je bil pridobiti nova znanja in izkušnje s področja tehnologije čistih prostorov in nadzora kontaminacije, kar sledi osrednjim ciljem našega združenja:

  • Organizirati simpozije, seminarje, razstave, predavanja in druge dogodke, s katerimi širimo znanje in izkušnje s področja čistih prostorov;
  • Spodbujati izobraževanje in usposabljanje na področju tehnologije čistih prostorov;
  • Podpirati raziskave na vseh področjih povezanih s čistimi prostori in nadzorom kontaminacije.

Slovensko delegacijo so sestavljali:

  • Izr. prof. dr. Uroš Stritih, Univerza v Ljubljani, Fakulteta za strojništvo)
  • Dr. Blaž Kamenik, asistent in raziskovalec, Univerza v Mariboru, Fakulteta za strojništvo)
  • Mag. Brane Lotrič, Kaja Kramar in Špela Bedene (B&B, d.o.o.)
  • Mojca Stritih
  • Mag. Nataša Štirn (Klimer d.n.o.), predstavnica Slovenskega združenja za čiste prostore

Gostitelj obiska je bil Conor Murray, priznani strokovnjak na področju čistih prostorov in predsednik Irish Cleanroom Society (ICS), ki nam je predstavil irski sistem usposabljanja in izobraževanja. Njegove bogate izkušnje in pripravljenost za sodelovanje predstavljajo pomembno podporo pri razvoju in krepitvi slovenskih izobraževalnih aktivnosti na tem področju.

Osrednji del programa je bil obisk Nacionalnega inštituta za bioprocesne raziskave in usposabljanje (NIBRT), kjer nas je sprejel Barry Shortt. Predstavil nam je njihov vrhunski učni center – pomanjšan model realnega biofarmacevtskega proizvodnega obrata – ter izobraževalne programe in številna sodelovanja z industrijo in akademskimi institucijami. Nekateri izmed teh programov predstavljajo odličen model za prenos znanja tudi v slovenski prostor.

Obisk na Irskem je pomemben korak v uresničevanju poslanstva SCS. Povezovanje z mednarodnimi strokovnjaki in institucijami nam omogoča, da sledimo razvoju in postajamo relevanten partner pri oblikovanju prihodnosti področja čistih prostorov v Sloveniji.

Hvala vsem sodelujočim za odprtost, strokovno podporo in gostoljubje. Veselimo se nadaljnjega sodelovanja!

 

Study Visit to Ireland under the Auspices of the Slovenian Cleanroom Society (SCS)


Dublin, 17–20 May 2025

In May, the Slovenian Cleanroom Society (SCS) organized a professional study visit to Ireland. The aim of the visit was to gain new knowledge and experience in cleanroom technology and contamination control, in alignment with the core objectives of our society:

  • To organize symposiums, seminars, exhibitions, lectures, and other events to spread knowledge and experience in cleanroom technology;
  • To promote education and training in cleanroom technology and contamination control;
  • To encourage research across all areas related to cleanroom technology and contamination control.

The Slovenian delegation included:

  • Prof. Dr. Uroš Stritih, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
  • Blaž Kamenik, Teaching Assistant and Researcher, University of Maribor, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
  • Brane Lotrič, Kaja Kramar, and Špela Bedene (B&B, d.o.o.)
  • Mojca Stritih
  • Nataša Štirn (Klimer d.n.o.), representative of the Slovenian Cleanroom Society

Our host was Conor Murray, a respected expert in cleanroom technology and President of the Irish Cleanroom Society (ICS), who introduced us to the Irish system of training and education. His extensive experience and willingness to collaborate offer valuable support in developing and strengthening educational activities in Slovenia.

A key part of the visit was the tour of the National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT), where we were welcomed by Barry Shortt. He introduced us to their world-class training center — a scaled-down replica of a real biopharmaceutical production facility — and presented their educational programs as well as numerous collaborations with industry and academia. Several of these programs present an excellent model for knowledge transfer to Slovenia.

This visit represents an important step in fulfilling the mission of SCS. Building connections with international experts and institutions allows us to stay at the forefront of development and become a relevant partner in shaping the future of cleanroom practices in Slovenia.

Many thanks to all involved for their openness, professional support, and warm hospitality. We look forward to continued collaboration!