Labmate Awards for Excellence 2025
Merck Millipore – Milli-Q® SQ 2Series
May 12 2025
Best bench top innovation
Milli-Q® SQ 2Series Water Purification Systems
Milli-Q® SQ 2Series Water Systems are a revolutionary breakthrough in lab water purification, designed to meet the evolving needs of every scientist. This isn’t just about delivering ultrapure water—it’s about enabling groundbreaking research, enhancing sustainability, and shaping the future of scientific innovation. Now, with Milli-Q® SQ 2Series systems, any lab – big or small, any user using distilled or bottled water, with low budgets and minimal volume requirements, can have access to the most consistent and reliable brand in lab water.
Overall, Milli-Q® SQ systems produce both Type 3 and Type 1 grades of lab water. There are 6 different configurations to meet the diverse needs of our customers in academic, testing, and industrial laboratory segments. The purification modules are very compact and can fit on an A4 size paper.
Unlike traditional systems that make small refinements to existing technology, Milli-Q SQ systems have reimagined lab water purification with a focus on flexibility, ease of use, and accessibility:
• First-of-its-kind ultra-compact footprint – The only lab water system that fits within an A4-sized space, maximizing efficiency in even the most space-constrained labs.
• No fixed plumbing required – Enables on-demand ultrapure water anywhere in the lab, removing traditional infrastructure limitations.
• Modularity for Unlimited Expansion – Users can start with a base configuration and effortlessly scale up by adding ultrapure water dispensing modules as their needs grow—ensuring future-proof flexibility.
• 30-minute DIY installation – A truly plug-and-play system, empowering scientists to install it without technical support—making high-purity water more accessible than ever.
• Patented multi-lumen tubing for superior purity – Ensures water recirculates continuously until final dispensing, preventing any risk of stagnation and contamination.
• High Production Flow Rate (42 L/hour) – Enables rapid purification, filling a 3.5L tank in just 6 minutes, ensuring minimal wait time for researchers.
• Transparent Portable Switch Tank – Enhances usability and monitoring, allowing users to easily track water levels for uninterrupted workflow.
• Greener Alternative Product – Designed with sustainability at its core, the Milli-Q® SQ 2 Series minimizes water and energy consumption, contributing to more eco-friendly lab operations without compromising performance.
With 8 intellectual property (IP) applications pending, the Milli-Q® SQ 2Series is a breakthrough in entry-level lab water purification systems. This system seamlessly integrates cutting-edge purification technology, intuitive smart interfaces, and sustainability-driven innovations, setting an entirely new standard for the industry. It represents a paradigm shift, redefining how labs produce and access ultrapure water. Its bold, forward-thinking design and pioneering features don’t just streamline workflows—they revolutionize them. By removing traditional infrastructure barriers and enhancing efficiency, we are delivering a truly game-changing solution.
More information can be found on our dedicated webpage: SigmaAldrich.com/Milli-Q-SQ-2Series. Here, you may find video demonstrations, as well as dedicated Designed for Sustainability (DfS) scorecards which detail the supporting data regarding sustainability improvements these systems can offer a lab.
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