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Thermo Fisher Scientific Debuts Cell Culture Incubator Portfolio at ACHEMA 2009

New Thermo Scientific HERAcell® i Range of Cell Culture CO2 Incubators Combines Ease of Use with Proven Contamination Prevention

FRANKFURT (May 11, 2009) — Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, will debut the new Thermo Scientific HERAcell i range of cell culture CO2 incubators at ACHEMA 2009. Combining the intuitive iCAN™ touch-screen user interface for simplified operation with the proven ContraCon contamination control technology, the HERAcell i CO2 incubators provide researchers with a reliable, easy-to-use system for their valuable cell cultures. The exclusive ContraCon system uses a highly effective moist heat process to completely decontaminate the chamber overnight, without the need to remove components. Additionally, the HERAcell i range is available with either non-corrosive electropolished stainless steel interiors or 100 percent pure copper antimicrobial surfaces to minimize contamination. The HERAcell i will be showcased on booth B1-C11, Hall 6.1 at ACHEMA 2009 in Frankfurt, Germany, from May 11-15.

Operational prompts, performance feedback and graphical displays are enabled by the unique iCAN door-mounted, touch-screen control, providing the information necessary to achieve optimal culture conditions while minimizing the risk of user error. Superior parameter recovery times are achieved via an efficient mechanical convection system, and quality in-chamber sensors allow sample humidity recovery to be obtained five times faster than ordinary chambers. This short recovery time ensures optimal growth conditions and protects against sample desiccation.

Available with a 150- or 240-liter capacity chamber, the HERAcell i CO2 incubators provide a range of options and accessories, including a choice of either thermal conductivity or patented dual beam IR CO2 sensors and innovative segmented inner doors, which enable selective access. Additionally, a user can choose to incorporate precise oxygen control capabilities for hypoxic or hyperoxic conditions. These features allow researchers to configure the HERAcell i to meet their specific laboratory needs.

Thermo Scientific HERAcell i CO2 incubators allow users to culture their important samples with confidence by providing an optimized environment in which cultures are secured, protected, and can thrive.

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

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

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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.

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