Released on: March 3, 2008, 9:09 am

Press Release Author: Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Press Release Summary: Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving
science, today launched its new Thermo Scientific DXR Raman microscope. The
instrument is designed specifically to help non-specialist users achieve rapid
sampling and analysis of particles, down to one-micron spatial resolution. The novel
microscope offers excellent spatial resolution, superior performance and unmatched
reproducibility in a package that anyone can use. The revolutionary DXR Raman
microscope will be showcased at the Thermo Scientific booth 1741 at PITTCON 2008,
being held March 3 - 6 in New Orleans.

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Molecular Spectroscopy
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Unveils New DXR Raman Microscope at PITTCON 2008,
Harnessing the Power of Raman in a Simple-to-Use Tool

NEW ORLEANS (March 3, 2008) - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in
serving science, today launched its new Thermo Scientific DXR Raman microscope. The
instrument is designed specifically to help non-specialist users achieve rapid
sampling and analysis of particles, down to one-micron spatial resolution. The novel
microscope offers excellent spatial resolution, superior performance and unmatched
reproducibility in a package that anyone can use. The revolutionary DXR Raman
microscope will be showcased at the Thermo Scientific booth 1741 at PITTCON 2008,
being held March 3 - 6 in New Orleans.

The DXR Raman microscope is equipped with fully integrated, pre-aligned components
for fast and easy field installation and configuration. This flexible, innovative
system utilizes several patented features to automate and simplify the steps an
expert would go through to optimize a measurement. Interchangeable SMART® components
require no operator adjustment and ensure automated system configuration. Patented
auto alignment and auto calibration ensure reliable results. A fiber probe option is
available for remote sampling. Furthermore, the microscope utilizes the Thermo
Scientific ValPro® complete system validation package, allowing for compliance with
cGMP and FDA regulatory requirements. Thermo Fisher Scientific also offers a large
collection of Raman spectral libraries to aid in sample identification.

The DXR Raman microscope is designed to make the Raman technique accessible to a
much wider audience, as modern digital cameras have done with photography, by
replacing manual adjustments with system intelligence and automation. The newly
designed instrument is ideal for a broad range of applications, from the
investigative, such as forensic trace evidence analysis, to routine manufacturing
troubleshooting, as in the polymer industry. The DXR Raman microscope brings the
power of Raman microscopy to academic studies, for characterization of geological
specimens, for example; to routine product quality control; and to sample
authentication in industries such as fine gemstones.

"This is the first Raman microscope designed from the ground up for routine
analysis," said Dr. Ian Jardine, vice president of global research and development
for Thermo Fisher Scientific. "It is exciting to provide an instrument so innovative
it will make quality Raman data accessible to any lab as a routine analytical tool.
This walk-up instrument will become an indispensable lab asset, unlike previous
Raman instruments that did not meet the needs of non-specialists for usability,
automation and affordability."

In addition to the DXR Raman microscope, Thermo Fisher Scientific is also launching
its new DXR SmartRaman spectrometer at PITTCON 2008. It is a groundbreaking macro
Raman analytical tool designed specifically to bring the power of Raman spectroscopy
to busy multipurpose laboratories.

For more information about the new Thermo Scientific DXR Raman microscope, please
visit booth 1741 at PITTCON 2008. Alternatively, 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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