Released on: March 26, 2008, 4:05 am

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Press Release Summary: Madison, WI (March 26, 2008) - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.,
the world leader in serving science, today unveiled its new Thermo Scientific DXR
SmartRaman spectrometer. This is the first Raman analyzer designed specifically for
the needs and environment of the quality control (QC) laboratory. The DXR SmartRaman
spectrometer will enable many QC labs to harness the power of the Raman technique
for the first time.

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Molecular Spectroscopy

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Thermo Fisher Scientific Launches New DXR SmartRaman Spectrometer, Introducing the
Power of Raman for Quality Control Applications

Madison, WI (March 26, 2008) - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in
serving science, today unveiled its new Thermo Scientific DXR SmartRaman
spectrometer. This is the first Raman analyzer designed specifically for the needs
and environment of the quality control (QC) laboratory. The DXR SmartRaman
spectrometer will enable many QC labs to harness the power of the Raman technique
for the first time.

The DXR SmartRaman opens the door to highly reproducible, high-specificity
characterization of materials directly through glass and plastic packaging, which
saves time, avoids sample contamination risks and reduces error. The system includes
a revolutionary new laser power regulator, which adds a new dimension to the
reproducibility of results for Raman. Able to be fully validated with patented
auto-alignment and rapid auto-calibration features, the new dispersive Raman
spectrometer allows users to easily maintain peak performance, while providing them
with high confidence in their results.

The DXR SmartRaman greatly simplifies Raman spectroscopy. The system is configured
with SMART accessories and components that automatically identify themselves to the
system. This permits automatic configuration and optimization of the system with
each accessory and provides serial numbers of accessories and components for
inclusion in data records to support the validation process without any burden on
the operator. The system also includes a method development toolset to allow method
developers to set up complex analytical methods that operators can execute with a
single touch of a button.

The DXR SmartRaman spectrometer provides an excellent means of verifying material ID
and composition, and it can even distinguish between polymorphs.
It is applicable to organic and covalently bonded inorganic materials. It offers
fast results and can accept samples in a wide variety of forms (e.g., bottles,
vials, capillary tubes, NMR tubes, tablets, blister packs, films, well-plates),
making it an excellent choice as a sole analytical technique or as a secondary
technique to support a primary technique for analyses that are heavily scrutinized.

\"The Thermo Scientific DXR SmartRaman spectrometer is completely unique,\"
said Dr. Ian Jardine, vice president of global research and development for Thermo
Fisher Scientific. \"The new level of reproducibility that can be achieved with the
DXR SmartRaman and the simplicity of operation allows just about anyone to use it.
This significant development is likely to revolutionize the use of the Raman
technique for quality control and screening applications.\"

In addition to the DXR SmartRaman spectrometer, Thermo Fisher Scientific has also
launched the new DXR Raman microscope. It is an easy-to-use, fully integrated system
offering excellent spatial resolution, superior performance and the same walk-up
simplicity as the DXR SmartRaman spectrometer.

For more information about the new Thermo Scientific DXR SmartRaman spectrometer,
please email analyze@thermofisher.com, call +1 800-532-4752 or visit
www.ramanrevolution.com.

Thermo Scientific is part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving
science.

About Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science,
enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With annual
revenues of $10 billion, we have more than 30,000 employees and serve over 350,000
customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical
diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as
well as environmental and industrial process control settings. Serving customers
through two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, we help solve
analytical challenges from routine testing to complex research and discovery. Thermo
Scientific offers customers a complete range of high-end analytical instruments as
well as laboratory equipment, software, services, consumables and reagents to enable
integrated laboratory workflow solutions. Fisher Scientific provides a complete
portfolio of laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies and services used in
healthcare, scientific research, safety and education. Together, we offer the most
convenient purchasing options to customers and continuously advance our technologies
to accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, enhance value for customers and fuel
growth for shareholders and employees alike. Visit www.thermofisher.com.

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Email: thermo@scottpr.com
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Carrie Mautz
+1 608-276-6196
carrie.mautz@thermofisher.com
www.thermo.com/spectroscopy