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Thermo Fisher Scientific Launches Next Generation Rheometer at ACHEMA 2009

Discover the MARS factor

FRANKFURT (May 11, 2009) – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the launch of its next-generation rheometer, the Thermo Scientific HAAKE MARS III. The company will showcase the latest model of its high-end rheometer platform and introduce a variety of new features promoted under the motto “Discover the MARS factor!” on booth B1-C11 in hall 6.1 at ACHEMA 2009 in Frankfurt, Germany, from May 11-15.

The innovative HAAKE MARS system was designed for flexibility and meets the most demanding requirements in research and development with an architecture that permits integration of custom modules. The concept is designed to meet today’s and future rheology needs while protecting prior accessory investments.

“The MARS factor makes the difference,” said Markus Schreyer, vice president and general manager of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s material characterization business. “The breadth and depth of our customers’ needs are our foundation, when it comes to developing flexible and future-secure rheometers. And the new HAAKE MARS III supports this goal for new and existing customers and is complemented by our tailored service portfolio.”

The new HAAKE MARS features include:

• New temperature modules with enhanced temperature control accuracy and expanded temperature module range for applications like starch and polymers
• New comprehensive accessory range to meet individual measuring needs like simultaneous measurements of rheology and optical properties, new measuring geometries and sample protection
• Optimized frame and easy handling due to quick-fit connections, user-friendly display and control panel
• Improved low-torque performance for sensitive samples
• Investment protection with compatibility for predecessor accessories
• Performance upgrade option allows existing HAAKE MARS customers to benefit from latest developments
• Multi-lingual Thermo Scientific HAAKE RheoWin software with fully automatic measuring and evaluation routines for professionals and beginners

The broad Thermo Scientific portfolio offers comprehensive workflows that go beyond rheology. For example, in the polymer and pharmaceutical industry, customers can benefit from complete workflows that cover sample processing (extrusion) and sample preparation up to material characterisation, such as rheology.

As a pioneer in rheology, Thermo Fisher Scientific supports a wide range of industries with its comprehensive Thermo Scientific Material Characterization solutions. These products analyze and measure viscosity, elasticity, processability and temperature-related mechanical changes in plastics, food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and inks, coatings, or petrochemical products.

For more information, please visit the Thermo Scientific booth B1-C11 in Hall 6.1 at ACHEMA 2009. Alternatively please visit www.thermo.com/mc.

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

For a full list of all press releases announcing new products at ACHEMA 2009, please visit the online media room at www.thermofisher.com/achema09.

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 $10.5 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. The Thermo Scientific brand represents 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

For further press information please contact: Petra Roth Tel: +49 (0) 721 40 94 169 Email: petra.roth@thermofisher.com

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