Food Poisoning

Thermo Fisher Scientific Wins R&D 100 Award for New FT-IR Microscope

The Thermo Scientific Nicolet iN10 MX can analyze much smaller samples than conventional infrared microscopes and can also create chemical maps significantly faster than existing technologies. In addition, it automates complicated sampling and analytical procedures, eliminating the need for specialized operator training. Finally, the new FT-IR microscope does not require an external infrared spectrometer, incorporating all optics into the system to improve sampling and reduce bench space. The iN10 MX builds on the exceptional capabilities of the company's Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS10 FT-IR spectrometer which, as an integrated system, greatly simplifies analysis and the interpretation of data to make FT-IR available to customers with different levels of technical expertise.

"The R&D 100 is a well-respected technology award and we're honored to receive this validation for our ongoing innovation in molecular spectroscopy," said Dr. Ian D. Jardine, vice president of global R&D for Thermo Fisher Scientific. "Whether it's through more powerful tools for life sciences research, improved food safety testing or better air quality monitoring, we're committed to developing breakthrough technologies that enable our customers to achieve their goals."

The R&D 100 award winners are chosen by an independent judging panel and the editors of R&D Magazine. For more information about the winning innovations and award criteria, please visit www.rdmag.com. More information about the Thermo Scientific Nicolet iN10 MX FT-IR microscope can be found at www.thermo.com/ftir.

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 2008 revenues of $10.5 billion, we have approximately 34,000 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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