傳統物質萃取方式有索氏萃取法（Soxhlet extraction）、浸泡法（maceration）、滲濾法（percolation）、高速萃取法（turbo-extraction）以及超音波萃取法（sonication）等幾種，但這些方法因為耗時過長、萃取製程需耗用大量溶劑且從產品角度來看萃取率低，因此並不符合效率與環保的要求。相較之下，微波萃取具備下列優點：
R&D Models for Microwave Chemistry Applications
MicroChem
Minilabotron 2000
Labotron ES
Lab-Scale Tool for Daily R&D
- Solid-State Technology
- Power Output: 5 ~ 200W (1.0 W per step)
- Frequency: 2.45GHz
- Reactor Capacity: 10mL
- support batch & continuous operation
- Temperature Control: PID
Lab-Scale Tool with Higher Volume
- Magnetron Technology
- Output Mode: Continuous wave
- Output Power: 0 ~ 2000W (10.0 W per step)
- Frequency: 2.45GHz
- Reactor Capacity:
- Batch: Standard 3-neck flask, 4-neck flask
- Continuous: SPIN reactor
Pilot-Scale Too for Repeated Process
- Magnetron Technology
- Power Output: 3.0kW or 6.0kW
- Frequency: 2.45GHz
- Reactor Capacity: 20L
Laboratory Applications 915MHz
Installation for microwave assisted extraction/synthesis with monomode cavity 5 kW, 915 MHz, continuous flow or batch operation. Industrial pilot production or mass production microwave extraction systems with 2.4GHz @ 6kW will be available upon request.