Released on: March 18, 2008, 6:26 am

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Press Release Summary: MADISON, WI (March 18, 2008) - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.,
the world
leader in serving science, announces the launch of its new Thermo Scientific
Nicolet iS10 FT-IR spectrometer, powered by new OMNIC Specta software. This
easy-to-use system simplifies spectroscopy, enabling chemists in analytical
and investigative chemistry laboratories to take full advantage of the power
of FT-IR and have complete confidence in their results.

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Molecular Spectroscopy

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www.thermo.com/spectroscopy

Thermo Fisher Scientific\'s New Nicolet iS10 FT-IR Spectrometer Simplifies
Infrared Spectroscopy for QA/QC and Investigative Analytical Laboratories

MADISON, WI (March 18, 2008) - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world
leader in serving science, announces the launch of its new Thermo Scientific
Nicolet iS10 FT-IR spectrometer, powered by new OMNIC Specta software. This
easy-to-use system simplifies spectroscopy, enabling chemists in analytical
and investigative chemistry laboratories to take full advantage of the power
of FT-IR and have complete confidence in their results.

Analytical laboratories increasingly require more efficient instruments to
carry out analysis of raw materials and finished goods. For such analyses,
FT-IR is a technique of choice. The Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS10 FT-IR
spectrometer system significantly simplifies data analysis, sampling and
instrument validation.

\"Spectral interpretation has remained the most significant hurdle in FT-IR,\"
said Dr. Ian Jardine, vice president of global research and development for
Thermo Fisher Scientific. \"FT-IR rapidly gets the user from \'sample to
spectrum.\' However, getting from the spectrum to actionable information,
such as identification, was often a highly subjective, iterative and
laborious process requiring high levels of skill and time.\"

Using revolutionary deconvolution protocols, Thermo Fisher Scientific\'s new
OMNIC Specta software, integrated with the Nicolet iS10, dramatically
simplifies the interpretation process. \"The software allows users to
identify individual components in a mixture from a single spectrum in one
simple step. Materials can be identified rapidly, and with complete
confidence, in a fraction of the time by anyone with basic chemical
knowledge,\" added Jardine.

To give users further assurance of the reliability of their results, the
Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS10 incorporates Spectral Performance
Verification (SPV). This function monitors the accuracy and performance of
the spectrometer on a regular basis, giving users complete confidence in
their results and avoiding the possibility of repeating tests. The
instrument checks can be carried out overnight, ensuring that the system is
fully prepared for the following day.

Due to its ease of use and general applicability, ATR is the most common
FT-IR sampling technique. However, many users also require a second sampling
accessory, such as an integrating sphere or transmission compartment. The
Nicolet iS10 can be optionally configured with the Thermo Scientific Nicolet
iZ10 module, which allows two accessories to be installed at the same time.
This eliminates accessory exchange time and the possibility of damage
occurring during the exchange process, thereby simplifying the experiment.

For more information about the Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS10 FT-IR
spectrometer please e-mail analyze@thermofisher.com, call +1 800-532-4752 or
visit www.thermo.com/i10.

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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Contact Details: Media Contact Information:
Name: Laura Browne/Charlotte Culley
Phone: +44 1477 539539
Email: thermo@scottpr.com
Website: www.scottpr.com

Secondary Contact Information:
Carrie Mautz
+1 608-276-6196
carrie.mautz@thermofisher.com
www.thermo.com/spectroscopy