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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. today announced a strategic agreement with Markes International. This new agreement covers non-exclusive, global distribution of Markes Thermal Desorption (TD) instruments that are used in conjunction with Thermo Scientific gas chromatographs (GC) and Thermo Scientific gas chromatograph/mass spectrometers (GC/MS).

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. introduced the new Thermo Scientific Evolution 60S spectrophotometer, a powerful UV-Visible instrument designed with the flexibility to perform QA/QC, life science and general research methods. The Evolution 60S features a 1.0 nm spectral bandwidth, bringing a new level of clarity to measurements in an affordable, compact design.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. today announced the new Thermo Scientific Escalab 250Xi X-ray photoelectron spectrometer (XPS). This fully integrated surface characterization tool is designed to meet the demands of surface engineers whether working in cutting-edge research and development of new surface chemistries or dealing with routine characterization of surfaces, thin films and coatings.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc today announced that the Human Nutrition Research unit of the Medical Research Council in Cambridge, UK, has selected the Thermo Scientific LTQ Orbitrap Velos, MALDI LTQ Orbitrap XL and Exactive mass spectrometers. These systems leverage proprietary Thermo Scientific Orbitrap mass-analyzer technology, the recognized standard for accurate mass and high-resolution measurement, to provide precise and reliable information. The MRC is using Orbitrap technology for high-throughput and high-performance metabolomic and lipidomic profiling that has not been possible using traditional mass spectrometry instrumentation.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. today announced a new online LC/MS information resource for environmental and food safety professionals. As a comprehensive provider of solutions for environmental and food safety, Thermo Fisher is making the easy-to-use resource centers available to the world's scientific community to share its extensive knowledge and help accelerate scientific discovery. The resource center is an essential source of LC/MS information for scientists, providing a gateway to tools and advice that can assist individuals and companies in their research. The useful information centers are available via www.thermo.com/lcmsfood and www.thermo.com/lcmsenviro and are designed to benefit a variety of industry professionals, from laboratory managers and instrument users to scientists undertaking environmental and food safety research.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. today announced the release of a joint product development effort resulting from its partnership with Symyx Technologies. The solution will provide scientists in the bioanalytical community with a completely automated laboratory workflow by integrating Thermo Scientific Watson LIMS with Symyx Notebook. The integration of the industry-standard Thermo Scientific Watson LIMS with Symyx's electronic lab notebook (ELN) will give scientists secure and seamless access to experimental data across the laboratory. The automated transfer of information between Watson LIMS and the Symyx Notebook provides a streamlined, compliant workflow for bioanalytical studies.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. will exhibit innovative food safety solutions at the 4th International Symposium on Recent Advances in Food Analysis (RAFA) in Prague, Czech Republic, November 4-6, 2009. Featured products on Thermo Scientific booth #2 will include the exciting Exactive high resolution mass spectrometer, the TSQ Quantum GC with highly selective reaction monitoring (H-SRM) and the Transcend automated sample preparation system, along with equipment, consumables and software that address the need for fast and precise monitoring of potentially harmful contaminants in food and feed.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. today announced a new method for identifying marijuana cannabinoids in baked goods that is faster, easier-to-use and requires less sample preparation. Using ultra high performance liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry detection (UHPLC/MS), the application tests baked goods samples obtained from a local state police forensic laboratory and is detailed in the application note Identification of Cannabinoids in Baked Goods by UHPLC/MS which is available to download via the Learn more about Accela link at www.thermo.com/accela.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc today announced the introduction of a new program that invites scientists to trade in their single quadrupole or ion trap mass spectrometer - from any vendor - and upgrade to leading Thermo Scientific linear ion trap technology. For a limited time only, the program will make the most advanced Thermo Scientific instruments accessible to single quadrupole and ion trap users.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.today announced a new application note entitled Direct Analysis of Red Wine Using Ultra-Fast Chromatography. The application note explains the unique capabilities of ultra high pressure liquid chromatography (U-HPLC) coupled to a Thermo Scientific Orbitrap mass spectrometer for use in the identification and quantitation of antioxidant constituents in red wine. The LTQ Orbitrap XL hybrid mass spectrometer combined with Accela U-HPLC delivers fast analysis times and accurate mass measurements, confirming the identity and structure of compounds in these complex mixtures. The application note is available for download at www.thermo.com/redwine

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.today announced that BRI Biopharmaceutical Research Inc. has selected Thermo Scientific Watson LIMS to help manage the bioanalytical and analytical chemistry data generated by the company’s principal laboratories. This includes LC/MS/MS assays of specialized biomarkers, nucleotides, peptides and synthetic small molecule drugs in support of GLP PK/TK pre-clinical studies and clinical phase I to IV trials. Watson LIMS™ will also be instrumental in managing BRI’s in vivo and in vitro DM/PK/ADME studies. The selection of Watson LIMS for BRI’s laboratories reflects the growing demand for specialized bioanalytical research services and supports BRI’s strategic expansion internationally.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. has published a new application note illustrating the superior analytical capabilities of the Thermo Scientific iCE 3000 Series range of atomic absorption (AA) spectrometers for monitoring multiple trace metals in rice products. This powerful range of AA instruments allows quick and easy optimization for precise flame and furnace analyses of nutritional and toxic elements in rice products at parts per million and parts per billion levels. The application note, entitled “Food Safety Series - Determination of Trace Elements in Rice Products by Flame and Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrometry,” is available to download via the literature library at www.thermo.com/ice.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. today announced that it is featuring its industry-leading range of instrumentation, equipment, consumables and software used for food safety testing at the AOAC International annual meeting and exposition in Philadelphia from Sept. 11-17. Thermo Fisher is showcasing testing solutions for four key applications: pathogens, pesticide screening, veterinary drug residues and traceability, alongside a full portfolio of food safety products on display in Thermo Scientific booths 205, 207, 209 and 211.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. today announced that L.A. Falcão Bauer CTCQ Ltda (Falcão Bauer), a leading South American provider of services for instrument calibration and quality control, has selected SampleManager LIMS (laboratory information management system) for use in its laboratories in Brazil. The new project is the largest LIMS contract for Thermo Fisher Scientific in Brazil to date.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that L.A. Falcão Bauer CTCQ Ltda (Falcão Bauer), a leading South American provider of services for instrument calibration and quality control, has selected SampleManager LIMS (laboratory information management system) for use in its laboratories in Brazil. The new project is the largest LIMS contract for Thermo Fisher Scientific in Brazil to date.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. today announced the introduction of four new analytical packages designed to enhance industry specific routine X-ray analysis. The packages are based on the successful Thermo Scientific ARL OPTIM’X WDXRF spectrometer, enabling the company to offer a range of unique sequential and simultaneous spectrometers with pre-configured analytical packages. These packages are specifically tailored to meet the analytical testing requirements of metallurgy, petrochemical, cement and central laboratories.

Free Food Safety Seminars in Europe - A Global Perspective on Food Safety Methods and Technologies The Thermo Scientific Food Safety Seminars offer delegates a one day up-to-date perspective on global food safety regulatory activities and a chance to discuss how to improve food safety methods and find sources of new methods.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. today announced the availability of the Thermo Scientific Cellomics Synaptogenesis High Content Screening (HCS) Reagent Kit, the latest addition to its range of Cellomics HCS reagent kits. The kit enables simultaneous detection of neuronal population, neurite, pre-synaptic vesicle, post-synaptic puncta and synapse using a fixed end-point assay that is based on immunofluorescence detection in cells grown on standard high-density microplates.

Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced the introduction of a new forensic toxicology application that demonstrates the advanced analytical capabilities of its triple stage quadrupole mass spectrometer for monitoring marijuana in oral fluid. The powerful Thermo Scientific TSQ Quantum GC triple stage quadrupole is capable of performing rapid and reliable confirmation and quantitation analyses and achieves excellent quantitative precision and linearity. Entitled High-Throughput Confirmation and Quantitation of THC in Oral Fluids Using the TSQ Quantum GC, this new application note is available to download via www.thermo.com/fotox

Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced that it will host a free-of-charge user meeting to present the latest advances and applications in molecular spectroscopy. Aimed at scientists looking to expand their analysis capabilities in either routine or research laboratories, the informative user meeting will take place on 16th Sept. 2009 in Stratford-upon-Avon. Space is limited, so pre-registration is recommended to guarantee a place. Please visit www.thermo.com/ukscievents to register for this event.