EasyMax is a synthesis workstation designed to replace the traditional round-bottom flask. It is simple to use, efficient, safe, requires no cryostat or PC and takes up only minimal fumehood space. With its wide range of hardware and software accessories, the system can grow in line with specific requirements allowing more complicated applications and experiments to be executed as and when required. The system operates with an easy-to-use touchpad and has a built-in, solid-state thermostat covering the temperature range from –40 to 180°C. Experimental records are collected, stored and can be transferred to a PC with a USB memory stick. — Mettler-Toledo, Zurich, Switzerland