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We are Merck, a vibrant science and technology company.
Science is at the heart of everything we do. It drives the discoveries we make and the technologies we create.
We make a positive difference to millions of people’s lives every day. Our constant curiosity and specialist approach drive our partnerships and bring new ideas to life. From advancing gene editing technologies and discovering unique ways to treat the most challenging diseases to enabling the intelligence of devices – Merck is everywhere.
We trust in the talent and passion of our curious minds; that’s why we’re creating an environment where they can unleash their potential and meet their individual needs. We foster a culture where everyone feels welcome.
Our work is fueled by our belief in science as a force for good. We work to enhance the human experience and create more joyful and sustainable ways to live.
We are here for people at every step, helping to create, improve and prolong life. We deliver personalized treatments for serious diseases and enable people to achieve their dream of becoming parents.
We empower the scientific community. Our tools, services and digital platform make research simpler, more exact, and help to deliver breakthroughs more quickly. Our solutions accelerate access to health by assuring tests are accurate and the medicine we take can be trusted.
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Our science sits inside technologies that are changing the way we access, store, process, and display information. Our innovations are unlocking the power and potential of data to open new possibilities to transform life on Earth as we know it.
We believe that scientific exploration and responsible entrepreneurship are key to technological advances that benefit us all. This is how Merck has thrived since 1668. And we will continue to push the boundaries of possibility to create opportunities for everyone. This is what drives us.
This is what we work for. This is our future.
We are curious minds dedicated to human progress.
Products & services
Milli-Q® IQ 7003/05/10/15 systems were voted “Sustainable Lab Product of the Year” in the SelectScience® Scientists’ Choice Awards 2022
SUPERIOR QUALITY TYPE 1 & TYPE 2 WATER PURIFICATION FROM TAP See for yourself how the Milli-Q® IQ 7003/05/10/15 ultrapure and pure lab water purification system is designed to exceed your most demanding expectations – from improved productivity and versatility to reduced environmental impact. The Milli-Q® IQ 7003/7005/7010/7015 fully-integrated water purification system is your ultimate lab water solution, providing superior quality Type 1 and Type 2 water directly from tap water. With Elix® EDI technology, intuitive touchscreens, Q-POD® and E-POD® dispensers, MyMilli-Q™ digital services, the Greener Alternative Product label and mercury-free UV lamps, the system will exceed your most demanding expectations – from improved productivity and versatility, to reduced environmental impact.
Milli-Q® IQ 7000 Ultrapure Water System
AN ULTRAPURE WATER SOLUTION DESIGNED WITH YOU IN MIND It's intelligent. It's intuitive. It's designed to make your work as pleasant and comfortable as possible — and to maximize lab productivity. Its breakthrough ergonomic design and powerful purification media ensure consistent production of superior-quality ultrapure water. See how the Milli-Q® IQ 7000 water purification system will change the way you work in the lab. A Greener Alternative Product The Milli-Q® IQ 7000 system has been evaluated on 7 dimensions that have a critical impact on Global Warming: Energy & Emissions, Water, Packaging, Suppliers & Manufacturing, Circular Economy, and Usability & Innovation. Officially awarded the Greener Alternative Product label, we certify that the Milli-Q® IQ 7000 system uses less plastic and less electricity, and is completely mercury free.
Milli-Q® Services & Support for Water Purification Systems
Milli-Q® Services & Support for Water Purification Systems Get the best performance from your water purification system from the people who designed and built it. At Milli-Q® Services, we provide best-in-class service plans and maintenance options to meet the individual needs of our customers. These include pharmaceutical, clinical, academic, industrial, research, food and beverage, and government laboratories—in both validated and non-validated environments.
Milli-Q® Ultrapure Water Solutions
Discover our expanded ultrapure system offer, designed for modern-day scientists. FIND THE PERFECT TYPE 1 WATER SYSTEM FOR YOUR LAB You now have more choice of Milli-Q® ultrapure (Type 1) systems to perfectly satisfy your laboratory needs — and constraints. > Choose from our state-of-the-art Milli-Q® IQ 7000/03/05/10/15 systems that offer a full Qualification program, advanced data traceability, MyMilli-Q™ Remote Care, and accurate TOC monitoring. Awarded our Greener Alternative Product label, these systems are certified to use less plastic and less electricity, and are completely mercury free > Or discover our newest Milli-Q® EQ 7000/08/16 systems with their intuitive touchscreens, agile Q-POD® dispensing, and space-saving installation options. These systems offer dedicated innovations for flexibility to adapt to your lab’s constraints.
Find Support for Your Lab's Sustainability Goals
THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF LAB WATER PURIFICATION Water purification in laboratories is a resource-intensive process as water systems require water, electricity and consumables to make them run. In fact, we’ve calculated that about 80% of the Global Warming Potential of a lab water purification system occurs during system use.* MILLI-Q® WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEMS FOR MORE SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE To reduce the environmental impact of water purification in the lab, our engineers and product developers are actively working to make Milli-Q® water systems and processes more sustainable. Today, our eco-friendly purification technologies and innovative system designs can reduce your lab’s environmental footprint by: > Saving water > Saving energy > Reducing plastic use > Reducing chemical waste > Eliminating mercury
Milli-Q® SQ 2Series Water Purification Systems
A New Way to Think About Ultrapure Water Every lab bench in need can now easily access freshly purified ultrapure water—even distant benches without feed tap water. New Milli-Q® SQ 2Series water purification systems are simple, robust, innovative and completely scalable so that you can focus on your science. Innovations tailored to your needs: • A mobile, transparent tank • Fast production, up to 42 l/h, filling the 3.5 l Switch tank in just 6 min • Ergonomic ultrapure water dispensing • Ultra-compact footprint, equivalent to a sheet of A4 paper • Scalable configuration to suit your space and needs • Self-installation in 30 minutes