Analytix Launched Milestone EthosM Ashing System
The new microwave-based system reduces laboratory ashing times by up to 95 percent.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Chemistry
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Analytix has released the Milestone EthosM, a microwave ashing system designed to streamline high-throughput laboratory work. The technology significantly accelerates heating cycles and cooling processes while improving overall temperature uniformity.
Why it matters
The system improves laboratory safety by reducing manual handling and limiting operator exposure to hazardous substances like hot sulphuric acid. It also addresses the industry need for shorter processing cycles to lower operating costs.
The system utilizes microwave stirring to ensure temperature uniformity, reaching 1,200 degrees Celsius in ten minutes. It also achieves rapid cooling, dropping from 1,000 degrees Celsius to room temperature in under 30 seconds.
The players
Analytix
Analytix is a manufacturer and provider of specialized laboratory equipment and analytical systems.
The details
The Milestone EthosM features an integral exhaust and a vacuum scrubber that automates the charring stage while neutralizing acid vapors. Capable of holding up to 24 quartz-fibre crucibles, the unit allows for efficient batch processing of materials like PVC, which requires a 15-minute ashing time at 900 degrees Celsius.
Timeline
Analytix launched the Milestone EthosM ashing system on October 6, 2026.
Deeper Dive
This release updates the operational benchmarks for laboratories conducting procedures defined by the ISO 1172 standards for the determination of ash in PVC. By automating the charring and exhaust processes, the system shifts the industry standard from manual, time-intensive methods toward high-throughput, automated workflows.
Laboratory technicians can expect reduced manual labor and improved safety when handling acidic charring stages. These gains in processing speed allow facilities to increase their throughput for material analysis without increasing their total staff time.
The takeaway
Automated microwave systems are transforming routine analytical chemistry by replacing manual heating methods with precision-controlled thermal environments. Facilities looking to optimize their workflow should prioritize equipment that integrates exhaust management to reduce hazard exposure.
Further reading
Learn more about modern laboratory instrumentation in the Chemistry section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Labmate online.
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