ETHOS UP
The new ETHOS™ UP is simply the most advanced yet easy to use system for microwave sample preparation we have ever manufactured. It offers a perfect integration between microwave hardware, user interface, digestion sensors and pressure vessels. Microwave digestion oven ETHOS UP covers the whole range of samples from routine to high-end applications including US EPA method 3052 for sediments, soils and US EPA method.
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Good communication from team
Water digestion, pharmaceutical product digestion
I find that the TFM vessels leach out metals after a certain amount of use. I am in contact with the team to see what we can do about this issue and so far the team have quick response times and are helpful.
Review Date: 21 Mar 2025 | Milestone
Successful digestion/ downside time to close and open vessels
Food and water and sediment digestion
We have been using the microwave system for many years and successfully decomposed food, water and sediment samples . However, there is a little downside on the technical part. In routine sample prep it takes some time to close and open digestion vessels.
Review Date: 14 Mar 2025 | Milestone
Excellent option for sample preparation.
Digestion of food and environmental samples
It is a useful equipment, it optimizes time of sample preparation, The fact that it has a tool that let me know when segments are properly closed, give it a plus. In general is an excellent equipment, the only think I suggest to improve is to maintain the power to extend it's useful life.
Review Date: 14 Mar 2025 | Milestone
High efficiency and High throughoutput
Ambiental and Food/Feed Radiochemistry
The microwave oven we use has solved the safety and speed problems in routine analysis. This has also allowed us to considerably reduce the quantities of radioactive acid waste that must be disposed of as highly hazardous waste, going from 150 ml of classical methods to only 9 ml per sample. The final result is always a highly homogeneous and residue-free solution, using a HNO3/H2O2/HF mixture.
Review Date: 14 Mar 2025 | Milestone
Safe, friendly and easy to use.
Environment
Easy to use. Friendly interface for creating work methods. Predefined methods for many areas. Safe to use.
Review Date: 14 Mar 2025 | Milestone
Recommendable
Plant protection products analysis
The machine is provided with many application methods (for different matrixes) stored in the software memory
Review Date: 14 Mar 2025 | Milestone
Good system for acid digestion, including HF
Acid digestion of plant and soil samples
Milestone Ethos Up digestion system has been purchased to replace a previous version of this Microwave system. The new Ethos Up is utilised frequently in our laboratories and operates well.
Review Date: 17 Feb 2025 | Milestone
Good Instrument
Fruits & Dehydrated vegetable products
Very sofisticated instrument, easy to handle & operate.
Review Date: 15 Feb 2025 | Milestone
Easy to use, but has several limitations
Testing laboratory
The device is relatively easy to use, but it has several limitations. For example, the temperature monitoring thermometer (ATC) is often difficult to position. Additionally, messages appear regarding the temperature, without clarifying whether the cause is the ATC or another component. The ATC wears out relatively quickly, increasing operating costs. The vessels are sealed with a special key, whereas it would be more practical to seal them by hand. We have encountered incidents of explosions in the samples, without being able to identify the cause. Problems have also occurred in some electronic parts of the device. Although there is a cookbook with the digestion conditions, these conditions are often repeated between samples, causing confusion.
Review Date: 13 Feb 2025 | Milestone
Manufacturer's Response
Thank you for your review and for sharing your experience. At Milestone, we highly value customer feedback as it helps us continuously improve our technology and enhance the user experience. We understand that certain aspects of system operation, such as temperature monitoring and vessel handling, can sometimes present challenges. Our team is always available to assist in optimizing workflows and ensuring you get the best performance from your system. Over the years, we have introduced innovations such as contactless temperature sensors for enhanced monitoring, new rotor designs for improved vessel handling, and refined digestion protocols to simplify method selection. These advancements are designed to improve ease of use, accuracy, and reliability—directly addressing the points you raised. We truly appreciate your continued trust in Milestone and are pleased that your latest investment in our technology allows you to take advantage of our newest features—such as contactless temperature sensors—designed to enhance performance, simplify operation, and reduce running costs. If you have any further questions or need assistance, please feel free to reach out to our team. We remain committed to ensuring you achieve the best results with your Milestone instruments.
Practical and friendly
Soils, waters, and foliars/ Suelos, aguas y foliares
The equipment is very user friendly, maybe consider that the rotor is dual to work with different pressures and the applicability of the methods is higher.
Review Date: 12 Feb 2025 | Milestone
Microwave digestion is the first important step for a successful analysis. The new Milestone ETHOS UP is equipped with the most advanced yet easy to use reaction sensors for complete quality control of the digestion conditions. In combination with our ‘vent-and-reseal’ vessel technology, the sensors ensure complete and safe digestions without any loss of volatile compounds. Three completely new rotors offering high pressure, high sample throughput and high productivity are available for the ETHOS UP. The SK-15 is a high-pressure and high-temperature rotor with a capacity of up to 15 PTFE-TFM vessels of 100 mL and suitable for all applications.The MAXI-44, featuring up to 44 PTFE-TFM vessels of 100 ml, perfectly matches these requirements, providing high productivity and suitable for a wide range of samples including environmental and all organics. The MAXI-24 High Performance rotor doubles pressure limits and improves capacity, increasing volumes of sample and a wide variety of matrices within a single rotor-based platform. Quick-assembly vessels are closed with a simple hand-tightening, improving your daily productivity.
Features:
- Safety and reliability. Best microwave hardware, temperature and pressure sensors
- Performance and throughput. easyTEMP temperature control and advanced rotor technology
- Ease of use and control. EasyCONTROL operating software
- Expertise and know-how. 30-years experience at your lab with the Milestone Connect
- Flexibility. Rotor-based digestion system for hundreds of applications.
