Merck has announced the global launch of the Milli-Q IQ 7000 system, the seventh-generation of water purification innovation. The launch marks 50 years of providing ultrapure water to scientists in laboratories all over the world.
At the Pittcon Conference & Expo 2017 in Chicago, Illinois, the company said Merck’s Milli-Q IQ 7000 system is the first product in an offering that will replace the existing bench-top Milli-Q Advantage A10 systems. It will be available for purchase in April 2017.
“While there have been tremendous advancements in the lab, today’s scientists continue to seek ways to improve reproducibility and reliability of data,” said Udit Batra, Member, Merck executive board and chief executive officer, Life Science.
“Our customers are looking for compact, ergonomic systems and software so that they can advance science, further faster. Our new lab water system addresses these pain points, allowing scientists to focus on problem solving, without worrying about the purity of their water. This new system reflects our legacy of pioneering innovations in lab water purification,” he added.
To ensure that Merck’s new water purification systems meet customers’ evolving needs, the company combined customer feedback with its engineering and technical expertise to develop the Milli-Q IQ 7000 system. It is smaller, easier-to-use, device, designed with ech2o mercury-free UV lamps for the photoxidation of organic contaminants. There are purification cartridges that are 33 percent smaller than previous versions. In addition, high-definition digital touch-screen similar to a mobile phone display for simple operation is another key feature. It enables easy connection to lab networks through an integrated data management system that allows quick, easy access to information.
Other notables aspects of the new product are that its custom reporting and global system data archive for traceability and paperless environment for generating reports. Hibernation mode to maintain system water quality with reduced energy consumption. It has an ergonomic, precise dispensing wheel with a wider range of ultrapure water dispensing options allowing from drop-by-drop up to 2 liters per minute. It is designed to ensure clutter-free workspace.
The company said that its brand Milli-Q water is synonymous with ultrapure lab water cited in peer-reviewed publications. Milli-Q systems have purification media that are tested and designed exclusively for Merck, allowing the company to provide the best water quality to labs across the world.