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CEM : What instruments micro-ondes for the digestion, synthesis and analysis in the laboratory?

Founded in the United States, CEM is a leader in microwave laboratory instrumentation. Its solutions accelerate microwave digestion for ICP, organic and peptide synthesis, and the rapid analysis of moisture, fat and protein. With flagship systems such as MARS 6, Discover, Liberty Blue/PRIME, SMART 6, ORACLE and Phoenix BLACK, CEM equips QC, R&D and production laboratories in the food, pharmaceutical, chemical and environmental sectors, backed by local support across Europe.

Pioneering since 1978

Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Matthews (North Carolina, USA), CEM has made mastery of microwave technology its hallmark. From the 1980s onwards, the company democratised the use of microwave systems in the laboratory to speed up key steps that were once time-consuming. The 1990s and 2000s saw the rise of product families that are now indispensable (digestion, synthesis, compositional analysis), while CEM expanded its subsidiaries and support centres across Europe and Asia. Today, the brand delivers widely recognised innovations — from MARS 6 to Liberty and SMART 6 — underpinned by a culture of applied engineering, safety, reliability and service that stays close to users.

Expertise and Areas of Specialisation

• Sample preparation for elemental analysis: With MARS 6 and its high-performance vessels (e.g. iPrep), CEM delivers fast, safe and reproducible microwave digestion of challenging matrices (food, polymers, soils, pharmaceuticals) prior to ICP-OES/ICP-MS. Tight temperature/pressure control, enhanced safety and built-in method libraries — everything you need to make your determinations robust and cut turnaround times.
• Organic synthesis and peptide synthesis/: Discover reactors accelerate transformations in organic chemistry with higher yields and improved selectivity. For peptides, Liberty Blue/PRIME automates high-throughput SPPS, reduces solvent volumes and ensures consistent chain quality — a major asset for R&D in pharma/biotech.
• Food quality control: SMART 6 (moisture/solids) and ORACLE (fat, universal technology) analysers deliver results in minutes across a wide range of matrices. Add protein measurement (e.g. direct colourimetry) and you have a robust trio for batch release and process monitoring.
• Mineralisation and calcination: The Phoenix BLACK furnace provides fast, controlled ashing — ideal for labs that need to reach high temperatures with excellent repeatability, in line with good analytical practice.
• Rapid extraction: The EDGE system automates extraction of contaminants/residues with integrated filtration, delivering clean, analysis-ready preparations.

What sets CEM apart: true end-to-end microwave expertise, intuitive software interfaces, integrated sensors for traceability, ready-to-run methods and local European support. The payoff: speed, safety, reduced solvents/acids and an optimised environmental footprint.

CEM products distributed by Dutscher

CEM brand FAQs

Where is CEM based and who provides support in Europe?
Headquarters are in Matthews (North Carolina, USA). CEM has subsidiaries and partners across Europe; Dutscher handles distribution and coordinates local support.

Are CEM digestions compatible with ICP-OES/ICP-MS?
Yes. Systems such as MARS 6 prepare a wide range of matrices for ICP-OES/ICP-MS, with temperature/pressure control and proven methods for reliable sample preparation.

Which instruments are best for rapid analysis in food & drink?
SMART 6 (moisture/total solids) and ORACLE (fat) deliver results in minutes across many matrices, ideal for QC and process monitoring.

Does CEM provide solutions for peptide synthesis?
Yes, the Liberty Blue/PRIME range automates high-throughput SPPS, improves sequence quality and reduces solvent consumption.

What safety assurances do CEM systems offer?
The instruments integrate temperature/pressure sensors, diagnostics and active safeguards. Reactor materials and software are designed for safety and run traceability.

What is the environmental impact of CEM technologies?
Fast, targeted cycles help reduce solvents and acids, save energy and minimise waste compared with longer thermal approaches.