Cem

CEM Corporation, founded in 1978, is renowned for its pioneering contributions to scientific instrumentation with a focus on microwave-based technology for laboratory and research applications. The founders—Dr. Michael J. Collins (Chemist), Ronald Goetchius (Electrical Engineer), and Bill Cruse Jr. (Mechanical Engineer)—launched the company with a novel concept for microwave drying that significantly expedited moisture and solids analysis processes from hours down to minutes, which was a groundbreaking improvement at the time.

Product Innovation and Evolution

Over the years, CEM Corporation has expanded its product offerings beyond its original microwave moisture/solids analysis systems. Their portfolio now includes systems for:

• Acid digestion for elemental analysis
• Compositional testing of food products
• Peptide and chemical synthesis

The company’s dedication to innovation is reflected in their development of a diverse range of instruments suited for various applications from academic research to industrial quality control.