ETHOS X Microwave Extraction System

At Milestone we help chemists providing the most innovative technology for sample preparation for trace metal analysis and direct mercury analysis. Milestone has been active since 1988 in the field of advanced sample preparation. We are the acknowledged industry leader in microwave instrumentation technology with over thirty patents and more than 20.000 sample preparation instruments installed worldwide covering large and small research institutions, elemental analysis labs as well as universities and industrial laboratories. Our industry-leading technology on sample preparation, in combination with fast, responsive service and applications support, allows Milestone to provide you the highest return on investment possible. Our commitment is to consistently provide scientific and industrial communities with the most effective, safe and productive instruments for Microwave Digestion for ICP analysis, Microwave Extraction, Direct Mercury Analysis, Microwave-Assisted Synthesis and Microwave Ashing.

ETHOS X Advanced Microwave Extraction System for faster workflows and higher productivity Microwave-assisted extraction is a well-established technique for the fast and efficient recovery of analytes from solid samples. By using closed vessels and controlled heating, the extraction solvent can operate above its atmospheric boiling point, increasing analyte solubility and significantly reducing extraction times compared to conventional techniques. Play Video

Advanced solvent extraction for modern laboratories Unlike traditional methods such as Soxhlet or sequential extraction systems, microwave extraction provides faster turnaround times, lower solvent consumption, and improved reproducibility, enabling laboratories to increase productivity while maintaining high data quality. The ETHOS X TM is designed for high performance and reliability in demanding laboratory environments. Dual magnetrons ensure fast and uniform heating across all samples, while the robust stainless-steel construction and advanced safety features provide long-term durability. An integrated air-cooling system rapidly reduces vessel temperature between runs, minimizing turnaround time. The platform is available in three terminal configurations (Easy, Up, and Plus), allowing laboratories to select the level of control and connectivity that best fits their needs. The intuitive touchscreen provides access to pre-set methods and user-defined programs, with real-time monitoring and automatic process control ensuring consistent and reproducible results. High productivity. 24 samples in 40 minutes. Low running cost. Substantial reduction in solvent. Ease of use. Disposable

Advanced control for reliable extraction Accurate temperature control is essential for efficient and reproducible extraction. The ETHOS X platform is equipped with Milestone’s easyTEMP technology, an advanced contactless sensor that continuously monitors the real temperature of all vessels throughout the extraction process. This ensures precise control of operating conditions, enabling consistent performance across different samples and matrices. Continuous feedback between sensor and software allows automatic power regulation, ensuring stable and repeatable extraction conditions. Milestone Connect and MAIA Milestone Connect is a dedicated platform for Milestone users, providing access to methods, applications, and system information to support the daily operation of microwave extraction workflows. Integrated within Milestone Connect, MAIA, the Milestone AI Agent, delivers real-time guidance for method selection, troubleshooting, workfl ow optimization, and consumable identification, helping laboratories simplify operations and ensure consistent and reliable results.

Easy-to-adopt Microwave Extraction Solutions Superior efficiency in solvent extraction Sample preparation is the least evolved and most error-prone step in chromatographic analytical procedures. Many laboratories still use the Soxhlet method that was developed in 1879. Microwave-assisted extraction uses closed vessels to heat the extraction solvent above its atmospheric boiling point. Working at elevated temperature increases the solubility of the analyte of interest and decreases the solvent viscosity, leading to more efficient sample preparation and lower extraction times. Microwave extraction is selective, fast and produces more accurate and precise results than other methods. Typical applications of microwave-assisted solvent extraction include organic pollutants from environmental matrices, fat determination in food samples, contaminants from food and extraction of additives from plastics. Benefits Reliable GC or GC-MS analysis High sample throughput Low running costs Efficiency and consistency Dedicated configurations to accomplish a wide range of applications. Advanced Microwave Extraction System for organic pollutants Analysis of MOAH, MOSH, PAHs, Sterols and Daks, PCB, Dio