Released on: September 25, 2008, 1:57 am

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Press Release Summary: Madison, WI. (September 24, 2008) - Thermo Fisher Scientific
Inc., the world leader in serving science, announces the availability of a new and
improved version of its popular, interactive Web-based tool, updated to provide even
more product and accessory solutions to UV-Visible customers. The intuitive Web
selector guide, available at www.thermo.com/selectuv, allows current and prospective
customers in the life science, pharmaceutical, material science and general
laboratory markets to effectively select an appropriate UV-Vis spectrophotometer to
match their laboratory requirements.

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Molecular Spectroscopy
Media Contact Information:
Name: Laura Browne/Charlotte Culley
Phone: +44 1477 539539
Email: thermo@scottpr.com
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Secondary Contact Information:
Carrie Mautz
+ 1 608-276-6196
Carrie.mautz@thermofisher.com

Thermo Fisher Scientific Unveils Enhanced UV-Visible Spectrophotometer Web Tool for
Effective Selection of UV-Vis Systems

Madison, WI. (September 24, 2008) - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader
in serving science, announces the availability of a new and improved version of its
popular, interactive Web-based tool, updated to provide even more product and
accessory solutions to UV-Visible customers. The intuitive Web selector guide,
available at www.thermo.com/selectuv, allows current and prospective customers in
the life science, pharmaceutical, material science and general laboratory markets to
effectively select an appropriate UV-Vis spectrophotometer to match their laboratory
requirements.

When looking for product guidance, laboratory managers, research scientists,
chemists and technicians are increasingly turning to the Web as their initial source
of information. Customers can now quickly and easily determine the best Thermo
Scientific UV-Visible spectrophotometer, software and accessories for their specific
application requirements via this user-friendly Web-based selector guide.

The redesigned Web tool now features the Evolution 60; a low-cost, 1.0 bandwidth
instrument designed for powerful performance with a very compact footprint.
Additionally, the innovative NanoDrop 1000 and NanoDrop 8000 spectrophotometers are
also incorporated, providing assistance for customers interested in convenient,
microvolume sampling for life science applications.

The Web tool facilitates quick and easy navigation through a logical progression of
application questions and answers, including specific sections for material science
and life science applications. Users are able to compare features from a range of
comprehensive product information, providing assurance to the customer that they are
selecting the most appropriate system for their laboratory. Enhanced functionality
allows customers to quickly and confidently find the right spectrophotometer for
their requirements, whether a new or a replacement system.

For customers with specific application and technical questions, a straightforward
contact form is provided. In addition, the tool provides assistance for first-time
users of UV-Visible spectrophotometers, guiding them through a detailed glossary
that explains technical concepts in simple detail. With Thermo Fisher's extensive
range of UV-Visible solutions, offering close to 30 instruments and over 100
accessories, the selector tool helps the user easily identify the exact
spectrophotometer to match their needs.

For more information on the new interactive Web tool and Thermo Scientific UV-Vis
spectrophotometers, please call +1 800-532-4752, email analyze@thermofisher.com or
alternatively, to access the tool, visit www.thermo.com/selectuv.

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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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Contact Details: Molecular Spectroscopy
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