Thermo Fisher Scientific has released a technical note (TN) that challenges the common misconception that there is significant variation in high-performance anion-exchange chromatography with pulsed amperometric detection (HPAE-PAD) peak area response of oligosaccharides.
TN 133: HPAE-PAD Peak Area Response of Glycoprotein Oligosaccharides summarizes the peer-reviewed scientific literature concerning this subject. This review concludes that the variation in HPAE-PAD oligosaccharide response with structure is minimal, especially among sets of similar oligosaccharides such as those found on many glycoproteins.....
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, introduced the Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ ERS™ 500 Electrolytically Regenerated Suppressor which replaces the Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ SRS™ 300 Self Regenerating Suppressor.
The Dionex ERS 500 Suppressor minimizes dispersion to deliver higher resolution separations, especially when coupled with Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ 4 µm based IC columns. The Dionex ERS 500 suppressor permits improved compatibility with a wider range of detection techniques including MS, ICP, ICP-MS etc. due to its improved backpressure resilience. Additionally, the Dionex ERS 500 suppressor precludes the need for periodic chemical regeneration, allowing for greater ease of use and reproducibility.....
Thermo Scientific iAutomate software reduces time needed for optimal system set-up design and provides accurate estimates
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today launched its new online automation system configuration tool, the Thermo Scientific iAutomate. As a self-serve, free-to-use tool, iAutomateTM is designed to reduce the time associated with configuring and trialing an automation set-up. Users can quickly and easily build their own system to meet individual application or process requirements or modify an existing system around the Thermo Scientific Orbitor RS plate mover. This allows for lab- or office-based access for automation optimization and efficient online estimating....
Thermo Scientific™ Barnstead™ water purification systems are designed for you and your applications - from everyday needs to the most critical needs. Benefit from solutions that address the challenges of a shared laboratory environment
Advanced ergonomics, remote dispensing and innovative water monitoring technologies help you produce lab water with ease. Feed water monitoring alerts you to fluctuations in the feed water quality. UV intensity monitoring reduces the risk of false total organic carbon (TOC) values. Design a configuration that best suits your lab. Choose from numerous mounting options, as well as flexible dispensing options. Many systems can be easily upgraded to allow for additional capacity. The portfolio includes two systems that produce both Type 1 and Type 2 water....
Thermo Fisher Scientific and Life Technologies Corporation, a leading life sciences company, have signed a definitive agreement under which Thermo Fisher will acquire Life Technologies for $76.00 in cash per fully diluted common share, or approximately $13.6 billion, plus the assumption of net debt at close ($2.2 billion as of year end 2012)
The transaction, which was approved by both companies’ boards of directors, will create an unrivaled leader in serving research, specialty diagnostics and applied markets. The combination builds on both companies’ technological strengths to accelerate results for life sciences customers working in proteomics, genomics and cell biology...
Thermo Scientific TriPlus 300 Headspace Autosampler features 120-vial sample tray and 18-vial incubation capacity for high-throughput capability
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has introduced the Thermo Scientific TriPlus 300 Headspace Autosampler, designed for fast start-up, high productivity, and flexibility for analyzing organic volatiles. Throughput of this new valve-and-loop headspace autosampler is enhanced by its 120-vial sample tray capacity and large 18-vial incubation oven overlap capacity, enabling long, unattended high-throughput runs....
Chromeleon 7.2 chromatography data system supports mass spectrometry along with liquid, gas and ion chromatography to simplify workflows
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has introduced the next generation of its gold-standard Chromeleon chromatography data system (CDS), which now supports mass spectrometry along with mainstream front-end separation techniques in the same software package. Thermo Scientific Dionex Chromeleon 7.2 CDS bridges the gap between gas, liquid, or ion chromatography and mass spectrometry to offer enterprise-wide gains in laboratory productivity....
New Thermo Scientific solid-core particle phases, diquat/paraquat columns, size exclusion columns and SureStop 9mm vials exhibited at Pittcon 2013
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, have featured a number of new chromatography consumables during Pittcon 2013, being held in Philadelphia from March 17-21, 2013. Among them are several columns designed for improved analysis of chemical compounds. The company has added five phases to its family of Thermo Scientific Accucore solid core HPLC columns...
Thermo Fisher Scientific is pleased to announce a new carbohydrate column, the Thermo Scientific™ CarboPac™ PA10 (0.4 x 50 mm) Capillary Column, optimized for the high sensitivity determination of amino, neutral, and acidic monosaccharides found in carbohydrate moieties of mammalian glycoproteins. The column is also ideal for the separation of alditols and sugars in matrices such as fruits and vegetables
This new polymeric column is packed with 10 μm diameter non-porous beads featuring a cross-linked structure to ensure long column life and stability from pH 0–14 at all concentrations of buffer salts. Advantages of this column include simple, isocratic separations, gradient compatibility, and sample derivatization is not required. The column should be of interest to researchers and chemists in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical markets...
Thermo Fisher Scientific has developed an efficient high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method for the sensitive determination of nine phenylurea compounds in drinking water and commercial bottled beverages with method detection limits that meet those reported in U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Method 532 and concentration limits set in the European Commission’s Council Directive 98/83/EC
Application Note (AN) 1046: Determination of Phenylurea Compounds in Tap Water and Bottled Green Tea demonstrates that use of on-line solid-phase extraction(SPE) and ultraviolet detection eliminates the need for expensive and time-consuming off-line SPE. Phenylurea compounds are widely used as agricultural pesticides. Due to their slow degradation, they are frequently detected in surface waters at concentrations above 0.1 μg/L, which is higher than the European Commission’s drinking water limit often used as a quality standard for natural water...
Thermo Fisher Scientific announces the new Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ IonPac™ AS18-4µm column for the fast analysis of inorganic anions in environmental matrices
By using 4 µm resin particles, this hydroxide-selective column produces more efficient peaks and better resolution making analysis easier and more reliable. The smaller particles also produce higher system back pressure, and, note that to take advantage of the fast runs at elevated flow rates (0.030 mL/min), a high pressure capillary IC system, such as the Thermo Scientific Dionex ICS-5000+ HPIC or the Thermo Scientific Dionex ICS-4000 HPIC is required...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, recently announced the winners of its Supplier Excellence Awards during its second annual pan European Fisher Scientific Sales Conference, held at the Estoril Congress Centre in Lisbon, Portugal
From February 25th- March 1st, more than 680 delegates attended the conference representing 21 countries and 66 companies. The four-day event included an exhibition showcase with 69 booths featuring products from Fisher Scientific and other leading suppliers. The event also featured a gala dinner where winning suppliers received their Excellence Awards..
Thermo Fisher Scientific is pleased to introduce the Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ UltiMate™ 3000 Biocompatible Rapid Separation (BioRS) system, designed to bring highly flexible UHPLC separation capabilities to a wide range of biopharmaceutical research and QA/QC analyses
The UltiMate 3000 BioRS system has an extensive selection of modules that supports high resolution separations for R&D and also high throughput analyses for QA/QC on the same platform, at pressures up to 15,000 psi. Options include wide selections of pumps, detection techniques, fraction collectors, and autosamplers. The platform is designed for easy method transfer between different stages of pharmaceutical product development and production....
Preserves Performance and Quality of Air- and Moisture-Sensitive Acros Organics Reagents
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has introduced new and improved AcroSeal® packaging designed for air- and moisture-sensitive Acros Organics reagents and solvents. The new packaging better maintains chemical integrity, reducing the cost associated with purchasing replacement products. Ideal for aggressive solvents and reagents, the adhesive-free AcroSeal packaging significantly reduces the rate of moisture uptake and the risk of contamination in tests comparing tetrahyrofuran in the new AcroSeal packaging and in a competitor’s packaging...
New Thermo Scientific National Vials poster featuring chromatography vial and closure products for virtually any instrument or application is now available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese
This free poster features drawings of crimp vials, screw thread vials, snap cap vials and associated inserts and also includes associated headspace and shell vials. The poster makes it very simple to identify a vial by visually matching it up with a vial drawing. Along with vials drawings are confirmed and accurate volumes for all vials and inserts...
The Thermo Scientific Cytomat® 10 is designed to be the fastest automated incubator with a proven thermal decontamination routine
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the introduction of the new Thermo Scientific Cytomat® 10, a fully automated incubator and storage module for high-capacity cell growth and assay incubation. Designed to fit into the busiest of cell biology or screening laboratories, the Cytomat 10 offers superior environmental control and can be seamlessly integrated with existing automated assay hardware. The Cytomat 10 provides a fast plate access time of less than 10 seconds. Additionally, multiple transfer positions and an under-bench version allow flexible incubator placement within the laboratory...
Thermo Scientific Acclaim SEC-300 and SEC-1000 size exclusion HPLC columns designed for the high-resolution separation of water soluble polymers and oligomers
The columns are optimized for determining molecular weight distribution and characterization of water soluble polymers used in a wide range of products found in pharmaceuticals, medicines, cosmetics, food and industrial processes. Two columns with different pore sizes offer wide linear range of 100 to 1,000,000 Daltons....
The Thermo Scientific Momentum 3.2 Offers High-performance Automation Control with Operating Simplicity
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has announced the release of Thermo Scientific Momentum 3.2, the latest enhancement of the established Momentum™ scheduling software, for optimum automation control. Momentum 3.2 extends upon Momentum’s well-recognized efficiency to enable the seamless integration of workflows with maximum operator simplicity...
Thermo Scientific VisionTracker delivers efficient, secure sample organization and tracking
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the new Thermo Scientific VisionTracker database software for more accurate and efficient management, tracking and retrieval of laboratory samples. VisionTracker™ was showcased at Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 2013...
Thermo Fisher Scientific is pleased to announce a customer case study on the effective adoption of upgraded gas chromatography (GC) technology into an existing workflow with improved results and minimal effort
Dr. Dietrich Hilke, Head of Laboratory, Sanofi-Aventis, Deutschland GmbH, Frankfurt, and his team participated in the planning, testing, and evaluation of a new GC platform. Dr. Hilke’s laboratory analyzes 500 to 700 sample batches per year in a regulated environment for quality control of excipients, drug substances, and drug products. The team was able to directly transfer existing methods to the new GC system thus saving large amounts of time and effort....
Thermo Fisher Scientific is pleased to announce that Thermo Scientific™ Syncronis™ HPLC columns are now available with 3 µm particle size. This new particle size complements the existing 1.7 and 5 µm particle sizes
“This builds on the heritage of the Syncronis family of LC columns, which offer consistent, reproducible separations with high loadability,” said Darren Thomas, Thermo Fisher Scientific general manager, Chromatography Consumables.”This is an excellent solution for those scientists that have standardized their separations on 3 µm particle size.The expanded range of Syncronis columns matches a diversity of requirements from fast method development to rugged QC and high efficiency preparative LC.””...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that The National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), has adopted a Thermo Scientific iCAP Q inductively-coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICP-MS) for research supporting EU Commission development of standards for arsenic and nanomaterials in food
Dr. Erik Huusfeldt Larsen, senior researcher at The National Food Institute,(DTU) and his Metals, Minerals & Nano Group at DTU are using the iCAP Q ICP-MS system to determine the species of arsenic found in food samples. EU Commission researchers have found that it is no longer adequate to measure total arsenic in food because small amounts of inorganic arsenic can be associated with diseases such as cancers of the skin and bladder, while organic arsenic is much less toxic. Larsen notes that until recently, arsenic contamination was associated mainly with fish and other marine products; but in recent years, arsenic found in drinking water, rice and wheat have also attracted public attention...
The University of Texas at Arlington and Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, announced that they have been granted a United States patent (#8,293,099) for a novel charge detector for ion chromatography that they developed together. The invention has been commercialized as the Thermo Scientific Dionex QD detector, which was introduced in March 2012 at the Pittcon Conference and Expo
The detector, used in combination with the Thermo Scientific Dionex ICS-4000 ion chromatography system, is well suited for analysis of polyphosphates by environmental testing laboratories, organic acids in the food and beverage industry and amines in chemicals. It offers an easy-to-use alternative to traditional conductivity detectors for peak identification, peak purity analysis and quantification, while generally providing more information...
The Thermo Scientific Cool Cut specimen clamp maintains block temperature for more consistent, better quality sections
Histological examination is considered the gold standard for detection, diagnosis and characterization of many clinical conditions, and producing suitable sections for microscopic examination constitutes one of the primary skills of the histologist...
The new Thermo Scientific F1-ClipTip pipetting system enables users to deliver consistent and reliable pipetting with high quality results
The breakthrough ClipTip interlocking technology locks tips securely into place to deliver an airtight seal on every channel. With a light touch, each tip is ‘clipped’ securely on the F1-ClipTip pipette, and will only release when ejected regardless of application pressure...
Optimal growing conditions are vital to the health and viability of cell lines. Thermo Scientific CO2 incubators offer proven long-term reliability together with exceptional contamination prevention; and with a range of designs available, there is a model to suit all laboratory needs
Choose between a polished stainless steel interior with copper shelving, or the complete copper interior design...
The new Thermo Scientific Dionex UltiMate 3000 Electrochemical Detector Is designed to deliver the sensitivity and selectivity needed to analyze neurotransmitters, pharmaceuticals and complex biological samples with the speed and resolution of UHPLC
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ UltiMate™ 3000 Electrochemical Detector, making the benefits of UHPLC separation available with electrochemical detection. Electrochemical detection delivers: the high analytical sensitivity needed to measure neurotransmitters, the robustness for analyzing pharmaceutical compounds, and the selectivity for characterizing complex samples such as supplements, beverages, and biological samples...
Independent Jury, Journal Readers and Attendees of Analytica 2012 and Achema 2012 Vote Thermo Fisher SOLA Solid Phase Extraction Cartridges and Plates as Category Favorite
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that its SOLA Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) cartridges and plates have won the GIT Innovation Award 2012 in Catergory D. The G.I.T InnovationsAward honors innovative new products and solutions for laboratory and process technology...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the Thermo Scientific Hormones Application Kit, a complete package designed to simplify the detection and analysis of hormone contaminants in ground water and drinking water samples using liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
This application kit is designed to streamline and accelerate sample preparation, handling and analysis using a verified protocol for EPA Method 539, “Determination of Hormones in Drinking Water by Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) and Liquid Chromatography Electrospray Ionization Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-ESI-MS/MS).”..
Thermo Scientific TraceFinder software version 2.1 performs routine analysis with GC, LC, HPLC, GC-MS and LC-MS, including non-mass spectrometry detectors
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, introduces Thermo Scientific TraceFinder software version 2.1 for routine, high analytical throughput analysis of gas and liquid chromatography data. The software now supports Thermo Scientific non-mass spectrometry detectors, and this detector-agnostic package is designed for the quantitative and qualitative review of data for routine analyses...
Exclusive Innovations of Auto-Lock Rotor Exchange and Auto-ID Rotor Identification Simplify Performance and Safety
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the new Thermo Scientific Sorvall LYNX superspeed centrifuge series, delivering productivity, safety and reliability to maximise everyday centrifuge use in shared laboratory settings...
The new portfolio of Thermo Scientific Barnstead laboratory water purification systems has been designed specifically to meet the demands of your applications
Benefit from innovative features including advanced electrodeionization (EDI) capabilities, a flexible remote dispenser and the convenience to easily order complete systems with one part number. This new comprehensive water purification portfolio offers you versatile ASTM Type I, Type II and reverse osmosis (RO) water systems for applications such as producing nuclease-free water for molecular biology experiments or water to run a glassware washer...
Essential for research and development of therapeutics
In Nature Methods the group of Albert Heck of Utrecht University introduces a new mass spectrometer based on Orbitrap™ technology. This high-sensitive instrument might play a crucial role in the development and use of therapeutic antibodies. The Heck group, in close collaboration with the research group of Alexander Makarov of Thermo Fisher, the inventor of the Orbitrap analyzer, show that protein assemblies of molecular weights over 1 million Da can be analyzed with very high analytical resolving power and exquisite sensitivity down to detection of single ions...
Acclaim Trinity Q1 Column Designed to Eliminate Need for Ion Pairing Reagents, Exotic Mobile Phases
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the Thermo Scientific Acclaim Trinity Q1 HPLC column, designed to facilitate high-resolution and high-throughput trace analysis of the herbicides diquat and paraquat in plants by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometery (LC-MS)...
Recommended for Use by Renowned Fragment Library Design Expert
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has been selected to supply compounds from its Maybridge Ro3 2500 Diversity Fragment Library to a leading fragment-based drug discovery firm based in the Netherlands. ZoBio, a spin-off of Leiden University, focuses on the development and commercialization of biophysical technologies that enable new approaches to drug development and selected the Maybridge fragment library on the recommendation of Dr. Edward Zartler, CEO of Quantum Tessera Consulting LLC...
Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, today announces a joint marketing initiative with METTLER TOLEDO for combined Titration/Ion Chromatography (IC) system designed to provide a fast, accurate and integrated solution for fully-automated water analysis for laboratories testing the quality of drinking, surface or ground water
The new Titration/IC system features a single software package that integrates a METTLER TOLEDO Excellence titrator with liquid handler and two IC systems into a system that generates unified reports. Single point instrument control and data reporting reduces operating complexity, which can reduce costs compared to operating the workflow as separate analytical systems. Samples are handled only once and results are reported automatically in a single report. IC analysis is performed simultaneously with titration for a completed analysis in as quickly as 20 minutes...
New Easy-to-Use Handbook Provides One-Stop Access to Comprehensive Range of Reagents and Solvents
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the launch of its new Fisher Chemical and Fisher BioReagents Laboratory Reagents Handbook, an essential, easy-to-use reference guide for one-stop access to its comprehensive laboratory reagent ranges. The new Fisher Chemical and Fisher BioReagents Laboratory Reagents Handbook features 250 new products, including an extended range of OptimaTM liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LC/MS) solvents and high-purity acids for trace elemental analysis, microbiology media and modifying enzymes...
Thermo Scientific KingFisher nucleic acid purification systems provide you with the ability to isolate high-yields of quality nucleic acids from a wide variety of starting materials
KingFisher® purification technology ensures improved sample quality for better downstream analyses. Giving you excellent reproducibility and performance, the family of KingFisher systems can boost the productivity and efficiency of your applications. The KingFisher Duo, KingFisher Flex or KingFisher mL, together with KingFisher Kits, consumables and BindIt software deliver unparalleled performance. The KingFisher family provides the flexibility to meet your personal throughput and application requirements, with a choice of processing volumes...
The best Thermo Scientific automation pipette tip is now just a click away!
The Thermo Scientific Automation Pipette Tip App is a quick and easy way to find the best pipette tips for your automated liquid handling instrument. Simply select the criteria that meet your needs and the app will identify the most suitable automation pipette tip, along with its part number and description...
Thermo Fisher Scientific is pleased to announce a direct-detection reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) chromatographic assay method that separates the congeners in gentamicin sulfate and gentamicin sulfate-containing ointments, solutions, and creams in just 15 minutes
Application Note 1005: Gentamicin Sulfate Assay by HPLC with Charged Aerosol Detection demonstrates that this approach is faster than previously published methods, with excellent separation between the gentamicin congeners and resolution of many impurities that can be present in fermentation-manufactured products....
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is pleased to announce the release of two simple ion chromatography (IC) analytical methods as per ASTM D7328-07 and ASTM D7319-09 for butanol, the next-generation biofuel
Application Note 296, Assay of Fuel-Grade Butanol for Total and Potential Sulfate and Total Chloride Per ASTM D7328-07
Application Note 297, Determination of Total and Potential Sulfate and Total Chloride in Fuel-Grade Butanol Per ASTM D7319-09
Thermo Fisher Scientific is pleased to announce a Reagent-FreeTMion chromatography (RFICTM) method that determines trace concentrations of sodium in cranberry powder, yielding results within 15% of those reported by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and thus demonstrating the viability of this alternate analysis technique
The RFIC system enhances the level of automation and improves ease of use as well as inter- and intralaboratory data reproducibility.Application Note 1003: Determination of Trace Sodium in Cranberry Powder demonstrates use of electrolytic eluent generation with our cation-exchange column (Thermo Fisher Dionex IonPac CS12A column) and suppressed conductivity detection
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has entered into a Technology Alliance Partnership agreement with scientists at Princeton University, establishing a formal collaboration to accelerate research in triple quadrupole and high-resolution accurate mass (HRAM) liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LCMS) for life science applications.
The agreement, a broad collaboration between Thermo Fisher scientists and Princeton scientists includes: engaging in research, sharing samples and data that could lead to development of better techniques, exchanging ideas and opinions about improving instrument and software performance, ongoing discourse about current technology issues and publishing new methodologies and scientific advances...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is pleased to announce a new Technical Note on performing System Suitability Testing (SST) for liquid and gas chromatography methods and instrumentation.
Technical Note 708, Thermo Scientific Dionex Chromeleon 7 Chromatography Data System Software, outlines the many features of the software that are designed specifically to perform automated SST...
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that its new Applied Food Testing Library is now available online
This compilation of more than 230 application notes, case studies, validated methods, webinars and technical posters by industry experts is designed to help food science professionals master routine and special challenges. This highly-practical repository covers: allergens, authenticity and traceability, beverage and drinking water, chemical contaminants, food processing, microbiological organisms, non-targeted screening, physical contaminants, quality control and trace elements...
Thermo Fisher Scientific is pleased to announce a new ultra high-performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) method that allows high resolution of sialic acids in a 10 min analysis time and requires less organic solvent than other published methods.
Application Note 278: UHPLC Determination of Sialic Acids with Fluorescence Detection demonstrates that the sensitivity of fluorescence detection easily allows straightforward determination of sialic acids in the pmol range...
Thermo Fisher Scientific has developed a simple, fast, sensitive, and robust capillary ion chromatography (IC) analytical method to simultaneously quantify three bisphosphonate pharmaceuticals (etidronate, clodronate and tiludronate) and three commonly used excipients (benzoate, hydroxybenzoate and citrate).
Application Note 1001: Quantitative Determination of Bisphosphonate Pharmaceuticals and Excipients by Capillary IC-MS uses a Thermo Scientific Dionex IonPac AS18-Fast capillary anion-exchange column to achieve chromatographic retention and resolution for target analytes. The elimination of derivatization steps simplifies the workflow and improves method throughput...
Thermo Scientific HM355S and Finesse ME+ Automated Microtomes deliver quality sections from bone tissue
The significance of histological examination in the classification and diagnosis of clinical conditions is reliant on the expertise of the histology laboratory in managing the wide spectrum of specimen types submitted for analysis. From receipt of the tissue sample to presentation of a slide for microscopic examination, histologists must consider the composition of the specimen to effectively determine how it should be handled...
UltiMate 3000 XRS system offers new sampling and detection capabilities with quaternary mobile phase gradients for improved flexibility in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, environmental, food safety and chemical analysis applications
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science,has introduced the Thermo Scientific UltiMate 3000 XRS UHPLC system. This newest member of the Thermo Scientific UltiMate 3000 UHPLC+ family offers new UHPLC capabilities in solvent delivery and sample handling with a wide range of detector options for high-throughput laboratories.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is pleased to announce the release of a comprehensive Fluorescence Method Development Handbook.
Fluorescence method development is much more complex compared to other optical detectors such as UV or refractive index detection. For optimum results, it is important to optimize the different parameters in a systematic way. The 16-page guide explains fluorescence theory and its effects on experimental results during method development. It also demonstrates how to benefit from the unique features of our fluorescence detectors...
New Accucore HPLC Columns Enhance Peak Capacity and Run Times for Protein and Peptide Separations
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has expanded its portfolio of Thermo Scientific Accucore columns with a range of columns for biomolecule separations. Available in analytical, micro and nano formats, the new AccucoreTM 150-C18 and Accucore 150-C4 columns are designed to improve protein and peptide assay robustness by enhancing peak capacity and run times at moderate operating pressures...
High-resolution, accurate-mass (HR/AM) capability to expand the company's regulated bioanalysis, drug discovery and metabolism/structural identification services
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that WIL Research Company, Inc., a global contract-research organization (CRO) providing analytical services to the pharmaceutical industry, selected Thermo Scientific Q Exactive hybrid quadrupole-Orbitrap mass spectrometer systems to expand its capabilities for regulated bioanalysis, drug discovery, metabolism and structural identification services...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. has developed a rapid ion chromatogaphy (IC) method to determine the common sugars in samples from solutions used for biofuel production.
The method described in Application Note 282: Rapid and Sensitive Determination of Biofuel Sugars by Ion Chromatography requires minimal sample pretreatment and uses a Dionex CarboPac SA10 anion-exchange column with electrolytically generated hydroxide eluent and high-performance anion-exchange chromatography with pulsed amperometric detection (HPAE-PAD).
Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS), in conjunction with Thermo Fisher Scientific, are pleased to announce that Finnpipette Digital is back! Re-launched to reflect market demand and available through SLS.
Finnpipette Digital offers 10 single channel and 7 multichannel models, with the following key features and benefits:
Light weight and with an ergonomic design
Soft-touch tip ejection for ease of use
Patented super blow-out system for quality results in micro volume applications
The range of Thermo Scientific Nalgene plastic labware products are designed to make your laboratory a safer place to work
This durable and flexible, high quality plastic labware can withstand the rigor of laboratory conditions where traditional glass labware often can't. Because plastic labware won't shatter, this reduces the risk of valuable solutions being lost or hazardous material being released, lowering the potential for injury to personnel in busy laboratory environments. Additionally, large labware items including high volume bottles and cylinders are much lighter in weight than glass equivalents, which lessens the risk of breakage or physical stress...
With Thermo Scientific automation pipette tips, choose from the widest range of tips compatible with a variety of instruments. Our tips are validated on the actual instrument for which they are created and meet the instrument manufacturer's specifications. Through rigorous quality control standards, we ensure accurate and precise performance, focusing on tip straightness and a low Coefficient of Variation (%CV)...
Thermo Fisher Scientific is pleased to announce two new ion chromatography (IC) methods designed to reduce time and labor and increase accuracy when determining tartrate in drug products containing tolterodine tartrate.
Application Note 1002: Determination of Tartaric Acid in Tolterodine Tartrate Drug Products by IC with Suppressed Conductivity Detection demonstrates that these methods are accurate and reproducible, with analysis times as low as 10 minutes. Both approaches use an electrolytic suppressor, which eliminates the time and effort to prepare dilute sulfuric acid regenerant...
Thermo Fisher Scientific has developed a high-throughput method for the simultaneous analysis of water-soluble vitamins (WSVs) in multivitamin supplements and vitamin-enriched beverages.
The ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS) method described in Application Note 294: Simultaneous Analysis of Water-Soluble Vitamins in Vitamin-Enriched Beverages and Multivitamin Dietary Supplements by UHPLC-MS/MS was optimized for total resolution of all target analytes on a reversed-phase (RP) C30 column with a rapid separation LC (RSLC) system and a triple stage quadrupole mass spectrometer. Accurate quantitative measurements for vitamins are required to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance as well as to monitor vitamin intake...
Thermo Fisher Scientific is proud to announce an effective new method for the determination of succinic, glutaric, and adipic acids in solutions of mixed dibasic acids generated during cyclohexane oxidation.
Application Note 285: Determination of Succinic, Glutaric, and Adipic Acids as Quality Control of Cyclohexone Production demonstrates use of our liquid chromatography system (Thermo Scientific Dionex UltiMateTM 3000 RSLC system) with organic acid analytical column (Thermo Scientific AcclaimTM OA column) and mass spectrometry (MS) detection to achieve a fast baseline separation of these three dibasic acids with good resolution values (Rs ≥ 2.6)...
Thermo Fisher Scientific is pleased to announce a new Ion Chromatography (IC) method developed by Covance Laboratories Inc. for the total determination of free and total myo-inositol in foods, feeds, and infant formulas.
The novel approach developed by Covance application chemists uses microwave-assisted acid hydrolysis followed by enzymatic treatment and quantitation by high performance anion-exchange chromatography and pulsed amperometric detection (HPAED-PAD) using a Thermo Scientific Dionex ion chromatography system and carbohydrate analytical columns (Thermo Scientific Dionex CarboPac columns)...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is pleased to announce a new application for the determination of nitrite and nitrate in milk by ion chromatography (IC) with suppressed conductivity detection using in-line sample preparation. Application Note 279: Time Savings and Improved Reproducibility of Nitrate and Nitrite Ion Chromatography Determination in Milk Samples describes the method where the prepared sample is separated on the high-capacity Thermo Scientific Dionex IonPac TM AS20 hydroxide-selective anion-exchange column to resolve nitrite and nitrate from the remaining sample components...
Exactive Plus System Sets New Standards in Speed and Resolving Power for High-Throughput Screening, Identification and Quantification of Compounds in Complex Matrices
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the Thermo Scientific Exactive Plus system, the company's latest benchtop liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) system for high-throughput screening, identification and quantification of compounds in complex matrices. Powered by Thermo Scientific Orbitrap technology,..
Thermo Fisher Scientific is pleased to announce a new method that uses high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) combined with charged aerosol detection (CAD) to enable improved quantitation of triterpene content in gotu kola. Low-wavelength UV detection commonly used for triterpene analysis often results in strongly sloping baselines, and interferences from minor components can adversely affect quantitation. Customer Application Note (CAN) 111: Determination of Triterpenes in Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola) by HPLC-CAD demonstrates that charged aerosol detection minimizes these interferences and improves the baseline, thereby enabling improved quantitation of triterpenes in gotu kola...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has supplied a revolutionary robotic system at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis, MO. Researchers will use the Yeast 1 Hybrid solution to automate the interactions of plant genomes with their transcription factors. By understanding the control of plant growth and response to stresses such as drought, flooding or cold, the lab aims to gain information necessary to improve crops and meet the demands of a growing and changing population...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has introduced three new ultrapure Fisher Chemical Optima® Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS) grade reagents that modify the mobile phase to minimize background noise and enhance MS detection. Designed for use with the existing ultrapure Optima LC/MS solvent range, the new reagents, comprising ammonium formate, ammonium acetate and acetic acid, improve chromatographic peak shape and provide stable analyte signals in a MS detector. Available in a variety of convenient pack sizes, these highly pure new additives ensure accurate and reliable results in LC/MS applications...
Thermo Fisher Scientific is pleased to announce a new method that uses the Thermo Scientific Dionex Corona CAD Charged Aerosol Detector to provide a reliable alternative to low-wavelength UV detection. Customer Application Note (CAN) 112: Determination of Ginsenosides inPanax ginseng by HPLC-CAD demonstrates that charged aerosol detection does not overrespond to strong chromophores, thereby reducing interferences. Baseline slopes are not as pronounced or as variable, making peak area determinations more reliable...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the availability of the new Thermo Scientific Nalgene Rapid-Flow Filter, which enables faster filtration of cell-culture media. All Thermo Scientific Nalgene filter units and bottle-top filters will now incorporate the Nalgene Rapid-FlowTM membrane support system. The Nalgene Rapid-Flow design maintains membrane stability, providing better performance and increased flow rates for faster throughput of media...
Thermo Fisher Scientific is pleased to announce a new combined method for the accurate determination of organic acids in a wastewater sample. Application Note 291: Determination of Organic Acids in Wastewater Using Ion-Exclusion Chromatography and On-Line Carbonate Removaldemonstrates that ion-exclusion chromatography excludes the inorganic anions present in the sample. A Thermo Scientific Dionex Carbonate Removal Device (CRD 200) is also needed to remove carbonate on line. Inorganic anions and carbonate can interfere when determining organic acids in wastewater using anion-exchange chromatography...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has introduced a unique range of Fisher Chemical UHPLC Gradient Grade Solvents that minimize baseline noise and reduce pump blockages, even at high pressures. The new solvents, comprising acetonitrile, methanol and water, have been designed for use with the Ultra High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (UHPLC) pump to ensure maximum sensitivity and resolution for high-speed, high-throughput applications. Filtered to an exceptionally low level of just 0.1 µm, this removes even the finest particles that may block the pump and valve under high pressure, thereby saving time, money and effort, as well as syringe filters...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS50 FT-IR spectrometer, the first research-grade FT-IR with one-touch operation. Building on the industry-leading reputation of the Magna, Nexus and Nicolet 6700 spectrometers, the Nicolet iS50 features purpose-built accessories and integrated analytical software capabilities to provide a truly all-in-one materials analysis platform that helps laboratories solve analytical challenges with unprecedented ease...
Thermo Fisher Scientific is pleased to announce a new approach using high-performance anion-exchange ( HPAE) chromatography with pulsed amperometric detection (PAD) for the determination of carbohydrates in extracts from instant coffee and green coffee beans. Application Note 280: Carbohydrate in Coffee: AOAC Method 995.13 vs a New Fast Ion Chromatography Methodcompares two methods: the Association of Analytical Chemists ( AOAC) official method 995.13 and a fast method using the CarboPac TM SA10 colum...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced new Maybridge Chiral Resolution Screening and Purification Kits to give organic chemists simple and rapid access to optically pure chiral compounds from their racemic mixtures. Identifying the best separation conditions under which a target compound can be isolated with optimal yield and purity can take days, or even weeks. The new portfolio of ready-to-use kits reduces development time to just one day, with as little as 0.4mmol of racemate required...
Thermo Fisher Scientific is pleased to announce a new patent for 2-Dimensional Ion Chromatography (2-D IC): US Patent 8,101,422 B2 Multidimensional Chromatography Apparatus and Method. This patent discusses an application for the analysis of trace ionic contaminants and is especially useful for the detection of drinking water contaminants in samples with high concentrations of interferences. The application is approved by the US EPA for monitoring of contaminants in drinking water, including routine compliance methods for trace bromate (EPA 302), perchlorate (EPA 314.2), and haloacetic acids (pending)...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has announced the Thermo Scientific Accucore C8 HPLC column. Based on state-of-the-art Core Enhanced TechnologyTM, the new C8 HPLC column expands the AccucoreTM HPLC family of columns with a shorter alkyl length bonded phase, which provides lower hydrophobic retention than the equivalent C18 phase. The new phase enhances chromatographic performance without generating excessive operating pressure, enabling laboratories to improve sample throughput and quality of results...
The new Thermo Scientific Laboratory Consumables Catalog provides you with a comprehensive product portfolio, including Thermo Scientific NalgeneTM, NuncTM and Matrix products. Designed as a resource that helps you find the appropriate product to meet the requirements of virtually any application, this easy-to-use, interactive catalog is available online or alternatively as a mobile app from the iTunes App Store or Android Market. Committed to providing you with the highest possible standards, the portfolio of laboratory consumables maintains consistent, repeatable and reliable results, every time...
The complete range of Thermo Scientific Multidrop microplate dispensers provides a high-speed and convenient solution for automated dispensing of a broad liquid volume range, eliminating the need for manual pipetting. Dispensing reagents, buffers, media and live cells, the dispensers can rapidly fill a variety of microplate types and formats. For instance you can fill a 384-well plate with 5 µL, in just 5 seconds. With precise and accurate performance, the easy to use dispensers ensure reproducible results. This, coupled with the ability to rapidly fill wells, leads to enhanced throughput, leaving more time for you to undertake demanding research tasks...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is pleased to announce an economical new method that uses high-performance liquid chromatography ( HPLC) with charged aerosol and UV detections to determine steviol glycosides in consumer sweeteners. Application Note 293: Steviol Glycoside Determination by HPLC with Charged Aerosol and UV Detections Using the Acclaim Trinity P1 Columndemonstrates that only 3-9 mL of mobile phase/sample are required, compared to 25-60 mL/sample for the Joint FAO/WHO Commission on Food Additives ( JECFA) and U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) methods, respectively. The reduction in mobile phase use saves both time and resources during mobile phase preparation and also reduces waste...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has launched the Thermo Scientific Titan3 and Target2 ranges of single-use syringe filters for sample preparation. These more robust syringe filters significantly enhance sample preparation workflow by accommodating greater burst pressures and providing exceptional flow-through characteristics. Previously supplied as the SUN-Sri TITAN2 and National Scientific Target ranges, these filter units have been enhanced by Thermo Fisher to offer improved reliability and performance, including an improved housing design that prevents leakage during filtration...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is pleased to announce an efficient, comprehensive HPLC QC method using an Acclaim Phenyl-1 Column for the separation of all six main active components of Caulis Lonicerae, an important traditional Chinese medicine. To regulate this natural treatment used for acute fever, headache, respiratory infection, and epidemic diseases, the Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China (PPRC) requires two different methods, which combined only identify two main target components...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the 50th anniversary of its Maybridge chemistry products, a continually evolving line of bioactive molecules to accelerate drug discovery and development. The Maybridge line is a comprehensive range of highly innovative and diverse drug-like molecules and compound libraries for traditional drug-discovery screening, as well as fragment-based programs...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is pleased to announce a simple, fast (< 10 min per injection) isocratic method for the determination of phytic acid (as phytate) in soybeans and black sesame seeds by using a hydroxide-selective column combined with a Reagent-FreeTM ion chromatography (RFICTM) system, as described in Application Note 295, Determination of Phytic Acid in Soybeans and Black Sesame Seeds. The RFIC system eliminated the required time and possible errors associated with manual eluent preparation and the method was shown to be accurate and reproducible for these two samples, and should be applicable to other food samples...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced Thermo Scientific CONNECTS for the Paperless Lab, a combined methodology, technology and services offering that transforms laboratories into tightly integrated paperless environments. Thermo Fisher will showcase CONNECTSTM in Thermo Scientific booth 101/202, hall B1, during Analytica 2012, being held from April 17-20, in Munich, Germany...
Thermo Fisher Scientific is pleased to announce a technical note describing procedures and practices that help chromatographers get the most out of their capillary ion-chromatography system. Technical Note 113: Practical Guidance for Using Capillary Anion Chromatography presents tips and techniques that will help ensure that good chromatographic results are obtained as system volumes are reduced for capillary IC...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the Thermo Scientific MaxQ High Performance (HP) Orbital Digital Shakers. Consisting of open air and incubated bench-top models and incubated or refrigerated floor models, the MaxQ® HP Shaker range is ideal for sensitive cultures...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today unveiled the Thermo Scientific Dionex AS-AP Sample Conductivity and pH Accessory. This new optional feature for the Dionex AS-AP autosampler streamlines IC workflows by automating conductivity and pH measurements before injecting samples onto an IC system with the help of Thermo Scientific Dionex Chromeleon conditional statements...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has created a free iPhone and Android app for the selection of Thermo Scientific Nalgene bottles, carboys and vials. Based on their specific laboratory needs, users simply insert a Nalgene® catalog number or search terms and the intuitive app recommends the most appropriate container from our extensive inventory of almost 700 choices. Results are based on the specific properties for chemical resistance, autoclavability, inertness, temperature tolerance and a host of other parameters and certifications for the customers' individual lab activity...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced its seminar series "New Frontiers in Water Analysis." Planned for major European cities between March and December of 2012, the seminars will focus on recent changes to Europe's water analysis regulations (the EU Water Framework Directive), ramifications for laboratories performing routine water analysis and research and advancements in applicable analytical methods and technologies...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that its Thermo Scientific Easy-nLC 1000 has received a Scientist's Choice Award from SelectScience, the leading online resource for applied chemists, clinical chemists and life scientists. The split-free, nano-flow liquid chromatograph is the readers' choice for Best New Separations Product. The award ceremony for the Scientists' Choice Award took place on the show floor at Pittcon 2012, being held from March 11-15, in Orlando...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that the Human Protein Atlas Project is using its Thermo Scientific HM355S automated microtome and Section Transfer System to create high-quality tissue sections during tissue microarray (TMA) production. As part of the project, and as an external TMA production service, Uppsala-based Science for Life Laboratory (SciLifeLab) tissue profiling group has cut more than 200,000 slides from over 1400 TMAs to date. To achieve this, SciLifeLab required a versatile microtome that would accommodate a variety of tissue types with a choice of manual and mechanised cutting. The HM355S met these needs...
Thermo Fisher Scientific is pleased to announce chromatography-focused social media communications for the benefit of customers and industry leaders. The channel, in its first phase, provides three communication tools to stay current in today's fast moving online world..
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today launched its new range of Thermo Scientific SOLA solid phase extraction (SPE) cartridges and plates. Using a proprietary design and manufacturing technique, SOLATM combines polyethylene frit materials and stationary phase components into one, uniform entity. As a result, these cartridges and plates deliver superior reproducibility, recovery and sensitivity and reduce the levels of contaminants and extractables within the sample eluate...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, supplies a broad range of immunoassay plates for use in diagnostic applications. Solid capture surfaces are commonly integrated into in vitro diagnostic kits, where they are used to bind a component of interest, thus removing it from solutions such as serum or urine. The Thermo Scientific Nunc immunoassay plates are therefore key to any screening applications...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that Thermo Scientific mass spectrometers continue to power breakthroughs in proteomics research as evidenced by recent publications in the prestigious journals Nature and Nature Methods. The unique capabilities of Thermo Scientific mass spectrometer systems played pivotal roles in 13 high-impact articles published in just over a month, from October 2 through November 6, 2011...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, released its 2012-2013 Thermo Scientific Chromatography Columns and Consumables catalog. The more comprehensive catalog is organized into four core segments: sample preparation, vials and closures, gas chromatography and liquid chromatography, and it combines all the latest product innovations, including those added after the recent Dionex acquisition, into a single, user-friendly portfolio...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, employs strict approval criteria for all of its Thermo Scientific Nunc immunoassay plates. For such sensitive assays, it is imperative that the immunoassay plates used are coated in an effective way to ensure highly specific binding. The NuncTM plate surfaces are release treated using a binding assay that uses immunoglobulin G (IgG), or other appropriate biomolecules. As a result, you can be confident in the accuracy and reliability of downstream data...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the new Thermo Scientific Orbitor BenchTrak, a fully customizable plate mover with quick-connect modules. The OrbitorTM BenchTrak significantly extends the functionality and versatility of the renowned Orbitor RS plate mover, providing a fully customizable automation solution that fits into existing laboratory space - either "on-bench" or "in-bench." Multiple Orbitor BenchTraks can connect to form complex system layouts, and a range of "click-in" components, such as instrument loading platforms, mezzanines, guarding and microplate stores...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, recently announced the winners of its Supplier Excellence Awards during its first pan European Fisher Scientific Sales Meeting, held in Estoril, Portugal. More than 750 delegates attended the Meeting...
Thermo Fisher Scientific is pleased to announce a new method that allows sialic acids in five representative glycoproteins to be determined by acid hydrolysis release and high-performance anion-exchange chromatography with pulsed amperometric detection (HPAE-PAD). Application Update 180: Direct Determination of Sialic Acids in Glycoprotein Hydrolyzates by HPAE-PAD demonstrates that determination of N-acetylneuraminic acid (Neu5Ac) and N-glycolylneuraminic acid (Neu5Gc) on a Thermo Scientific Dionex CarboPac PA20 Fast Sialic Acid column is specific and direct...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is pleased to announce that its participation in the secondary validation of US EPA Method 218.7 for hexavalent chromium, Cr(VI), in processed drinking water is complete. Cr(VI) is a toxic compound regulated by the EPA for certain wastewaters. Our scientists have been participating in a collaborative project with the EPA Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water in Cincinnati to improve the holding time and sensitivity of US EPA Method 218.6...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, offers the new Thermo Scientific immunoassay plate guide as a keyword rich, fully searchable online resource, as well as in a tablet PC format. As a result of the keyword driven content, you can simply type a phrase into the search box to pull out all relevant sections. Furthermore, the interactive guide allows you to navigate through the pages using click button arrows, or by typing the specified page number into the page window. You can also click directly on the contents page titles to be taken instantly to the desired page and insert virtual sticky notes to keep track of your thoughts.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is pleased to announce a new method that exceeds the U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) monograph specifications for risedronate sodium analysis. This method is based on an anion-exchange separation with a 4 × 250 mm Thermo Scientific Dionex IonPac AS7 (USP L48) column using edetate disodium (EDTA) eluent to resolve risedronate from related compounds. Application Note 289: Evaluation of the USP Risedronate Sodium Assay demonstrates the linearity, detection limits...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, provides you with easy access to its GC Column Configurator, an iPhone and iPad optimized selection tool that enables you to choose the appropriate column for your chromatographic specifications. Access to the GC Column Configurator can be found on the Chromatography Resource Centre (CRC), or by simply searching "TraceGOLD" in iTunes. Just enter your current part number or column dimensions and this easy-to-use tool will find the corresponding Thermo Scientific GC column. These GC columns provide enhanced performance with ultra-low bleed, greater reproducibility and inertness for your applications...
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) are commonly used in diagnostic, as well as quality control laboratories. The assays are used for identifying and quantifying analytes using antibody-antigen reactions. Reducing background noise and variation is one of the challenges during the assay. To ensure reliable results with excellent accuracy and precision, while maximizing assay sensitivity, high quality washing and reading are essential. In addition, effortless result interpretation and reporting are crucial to day to day routine ELISAs...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has expanded its Thermo Scientific Nalgene 0.1 Micron PES Filter line with a new 1-liter unit, offering customers the broadest size selection on the market for 0.1 micron vacuum filtration of cell culture media to prevent mycoplasma contamination. The new unit incorporates a large 90 mm diameter membrane and a proprietary Rapid-FlowTM membrane support plate to facilitate rapid, high-capacity filtration rates...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that its Dionex ICS-5000 reagent-free ion chromatography system can be coupled with the Thermo Scientific XSERIES 2 ICP-Q-MS to create a proven IC-ICP-MS method for detecting trace elements, including levels of organic and inorganic arsenic in apple juice. A Consumer Reports investigation recently revealed elevated levels of arsenic in juice samples...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is pleased to announce its bromate analysis solutions are fully compliant with the new ISO standard for bromate analysis by ion chromatography (IC) titled, Water quality - Determination of dissolved bromate - Method using ion chromatography (IC) and post column reaction (PCR) (ISO 11206:2011(E)). The standard adds improved limits of detection and simplifies the lab work compared to ISO 15061:2001...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has released an educational video on its new range of Thermo Scientific KingFisher nucleic acid purification kits for enhanced sample processing. The new kits combine seamlessly with the Thermo Scientific KingFisher magnetic particle processors to maximize the speed and efficiency of user workflow. To provide users with an insight into the system, a short video was shot live at the recent American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) meeting...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has introduced the Thermo Scientific Revco UxF Series of ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers. These innovative new freezers have been designed to provide laboratories with an energy efficient approach to cold storage. The Revco® UxF portfolio incorporates your choice of a high-performance or energy saving modes, which are easily selected by the user via the intuitive touch-screen interface...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, and PREMIER Biosoft, today announced an agreement to co-market PREMIER Biosoft's SimGlycan® software. The agreement aims to advance glycobiology by dramaticallyspeeding the characterization of complex glycans through automated interpretation of the rich data produced by Thermo Scientific mass spectrometer systems...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced Maybridge HitFinderTM-Plus, a collection of 3,000 pre-plated drug-like screening compounds that is ideal for a variety of drug discovery programs. The new library expands the industry leading Maybridge HitFinder collection of 14,400 screening compounds and is available as an "add-on" for current HitFinder users at reduced upgrade fees.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the availability of a new technical library of liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) solutions for endocrine drug analysis in clinical research, including methods showcasing the ability of automated sample preparation and multiplexing to reduce sample preparation time and maximize mass spectrometer throughput...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, provides invaluable assistance with the HPLC Method Development Calculator to chromatographers looking to optimize methods with the latest column technologies. This interactive range of online tools is hosted on the Thermo Scientific Chromatography Resource Center and helps calculate initial conditions for gradient and isocratic methods. In addition, an LC column selection tool is provided to assist in the choice of the appropriate column for any application.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, enables analysts to quickly and simply obtain technical advice to help resolve common problems with Liquid Chromatography (LC), Gas Chromatography (GC) and Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) protocols. The interactive "Troubleshoot an issue tool is available on the Thermo Scientific Chromatography Resource Center (CRC) and brings easy-to-access technical expertise to your computer. Simply identify the issue from the list of common symptoms, for help in finding the common causes and solutions...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has released a large portfolio of immunoassay surfaces to ensure that you get the best results from your assays. Passive binding surfaces are available to adsorb medium to large biomolecules in a range of orientations...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, recently introduced its portfolio of Thermo Scientific Revco UxF Series ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers. Available in five sizes, with capacities from 421 to 949 liters (14.9 - 33.5 cubic feet), internal space is maximized, within a small laboratory footprint. In addition, the new design of the cabinet and its vacuum panel insulation allow up to 70,000 2 mL tubes or 118,300 1 mL Thermo Scientific Cryobank tubes to be stored at any one time. Providing advanced temperature uniformity throughout the internal chamber, usable space is maximized, making it the ideal choice for any space restricted laboratories...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the availability of a new technical library of LC-MS solutions for water analysis, including application information on the detection of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) and pesticides.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today launched the Thermo Scientific Laboratory Products Catalog, an interactive resource linking customers to a broad portfolio of liquid handling and consumables products. This catalog is available online in a searchable format for immediate use on any iPhone or iPad, and it can be downloaded for offline use at any time...
Thermo Scientific* Sorvall RC 12BP Plus large capacity centrifuge offers a complete processing system for high-throughput, large volume blood banking and bioprocessing applications. The Sorvall RC 12BP Plus offers a unique set of benefits - dependability, maximum versatility, superior throughput and volume, along with simplicity, efficiency, and compliance.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a new comprehensive method that uses triple quadrupole GC-MS/MS to achieve lower levels of detection of volatile nitrosamines (VNA) in tobacco. The new method allows environmental laboratories, tobacco companies and government agencies to efficiently separate VNAs while lowering detection limits...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is pleased to announce a new method that uses ion chromatography (IC) to separate ethyl sulfate in an indinavir sulfate drug sample. Indinavir sulfate is a specific and potent inhibitor of HIV-1 protease and is widely used in the treatment of AIDS. Application Note 284: Determination of Ethyl Sulfate Impurity in Indinavir Sulfate Drug Using Ion Chromatography demonstrates that only the addition of deionized water to the IC system is required to deliver reproducible chromatography while avoiding the time, labor, and potential error of manual eluent preparation...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that the University of California (UC), San Diego, Division of Nephrology/Hypertension has implemented a Thermo Scientific NanoDrop 3300 Fluorospectrometer as the fluorescent detection system for mouse glomerular filtration rate (GFR) determination. The Thermo Scientific NanoDrop 3300 Fluorospectrometer offers a reliable micro-volume fluorescent platform for repeated determination of GFR in conscious mice to assess their renal function without surgical procedures...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the winner of the 2012 Winter Conference Award in Plasma Spectrochemistry, Dr. J. Sabine Becker, head of Trace and UltraTrace Analysis, Central Division of Analytical Chemistry at the Research Center Juelich, Germany. The award, which honors scientists who have made the most noteworthy contributions to the field of plasma spectrochemistry, is sponsored by Thermo Fisher. Thermo Fisher will present the award and a check for $5,000 to Dr. Becker during the 2012 Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry to be held in Tucson, Ariz. January 9-14, 2012...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has released its new Thermo Scientific immunoassay plate guide. This interactive online guide provides a detailed resource for users looking to match the right plate to each assay. With information on passive binding surfaces for biomacromolecules, covalent coupling surfaces for smaller biomolecules and affinity capture surfaces for affinity-tagged biomolecules, you can be confident that you are using the best plate for each application...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, helps you to decrease your time to market with its custom coating service. The complete custom coating capabilities of MicroWell plates are detailed in the new interactive and searchable Thermo Scientific immunoassay plate guide. Thermo Fisher Scientific's proven strengths in surface treatment, surface capabilities and production enables you to improve your output, with shorter lead times. Furthermore, each plate undergoes strict quality control in a certified facility to ensure high quality and consistency throughout the entire process...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced new Thermo Scientific Matrix Amber 2D barcoded tubes, expanding its sizeable sample storage product portfolio to offer protection of light-sensitive samples. Available in 0.5 and 1.0 mL sizes, these sterile, DNase/RNase-free tubes are composed of Virgin Class IV Medical Grade Polypropylene with added amber color to safeguard samples from potentially detrimental ultraviolet (UV) light while still allowing users to gauge liquid levels inside the tube...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the new Thermo Scientific µDrop Plate for the quick and easy measurement of samples down to 2 µL. The µDropTM Plate provides a straightforward way of analyzing up to 16 microliter-scale samples simultaneously. The fixed light path of the plate allows direct calculation of nucleic acid concentrations of the samples. Furthermore, users can detect dsDNA from a few micrograms to a few milligrams per milliliter, without needing to perform any dilutions...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is pleased to announce a new application for the determination of nitrite and nitrate in milk by ion chromatography (IC) with suppressed conductivity detection using in-line sample preparation. Excessive consumption of nitrite and nitrate has been implicated as a cause in some health problems and, as a result, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) has regulated the amount of nitrite and nitrate in drinking water. These same limits should be applied to milk even though the FDA and USDA have not required testing of milk for nitrate and nitrate.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the Thermo Scientific Dense Storage system for low-temperature storage of biological samples and solutions. The system combines 1 mL Thermo Scientific Nunc CryoBank tubes with the new 13 x 13 tube dividers and NuncTM CryoBoxes. This novel Dense Storage format effectively doubles existing storage capacity, which can reduce costs by up to 50 percent while decreasing energy use...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. the world leader in serving science, today announced that the Center for Experimental Bioinformatics (CEBI) at the University of Southern Denmark is using Thermo Scientific nano-ultra high performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) technology to accelerate productivity and improve efficiencies during its proteomics research. Implementation of the Thermo Scientific EASY-nLC 1000 has enabled 34 percent more peptide and 22 percent more protein identifications within the CEBI laboratory...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the Thermo Scientific TriPlus RSH Autosampler featuring exceptional precision, flexibility and productivity in sampling solutions. Compatible with Thermo Scientific GC and GC/MS systems, the autosampler sets new standards in automation and provides advanced liquid handling cycles that enable automated functionality beyond traditional liquid, headspace and solid-phase microextraction (SPME) injections...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that it has supplied a Thermo Scientific KingFisher Flex magnetic particle processor to Labor Krone and IMOLTEC (University of Applied Sciences, Bielefeld), Germany to enable research into H1N1 screening. Using the advanced flexibility and high-speed processing capabilities of the KingFisher Flex, Dr. Carsten Tiemann, head of the department, was able to streamline high-throughput workflows and optimize turnaround time for a highly efficient protocol...
Fisher Scientific, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the opening of a new pipette service laboratory in Loughborough. The pipette service laboratory provides complete service, repair and calibration for a range of Thermo Scientific Matrix pipettes including Impact I and II, multi and single channel. Calibration can either be standard or set to manufacturers' unique specifications upon request. The laboratory also offers "as found" service for pipettes that are used for GMP work...
The new range of Thermo Scientific Heratherm benchtop heating and drying ovens, and microbiological incubators has been designed to provide ultimate sample protection; we make maintaining your sample integrity our obsession. There is a choice of General Protocol, Advanced Protocol and Advanced Protocol Security models available as well as a Compact microbiological incubator model - differentiated by various features and benefits to best fit your application requirements. Sizes range from 60 to 180 liters, featuring a small laboratory footprint without compromising on internal capacity...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that its new Thermo Scientific STP 420ES Tissue Processor for high-throughput tissue processing has been independently validated for xylene-free protocols. Scientists at the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust confirmed the successful application of a standard xylene-free protocol on the STP 420ES. The tissue processor delivered quality results using existing protocols, with the exception of the requirement for a lower temperature of 65°C, not 85°C, for the initial wax step...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has introduced the Thermo Scientific Revco UxF Series of ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers, its latest innovation in sample protection. The easy-to-use intuitive on-board computer incorporates an icon-driven touch-screen control panel for quick and easy access to a host of monitoring and control information. With a unique visual display, users can also gain an at-a-glance understanding of the health of the entire freezer, and thus the stored samples...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that the Moulder Center for Drug Discovery Research at Temple University's School of Pharmacy has selected the company's Maybridge screening libraries to identify compounds that might be useful in treating health problems as diverse as Alzheimer's disease, cancer and drug dependency...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is pleased to announce a new application demonstrating the separation of common inorganic anions and cations in municipal drinkng water samples on the capillary Thermo Scientific Dionex IonPac AS19 hydroxide-selective anion-exchange column and the Thermo Scientific Dionex IonPac CS12A columns using electrolytically generated eluent. The analytes were detected by suppressed conductivity using the Thermo Scientific Dionex Capillary Electrolytic Suppressors (CES) and the capillary Thermo Scientific Dionex ICS-5000 Reagent-Free IC (RFIC) IC system...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the Thermo Scientific CV2000 automated aliquoting liquid handler. This newly developed, second-generation platform enhances laboratory efficiency through workflow automation. The CV2000TM can accurately dispense liquid volumes from 100-875 µL and process up to 1000 samples per hour. With its robotic arm and rotary height sensors, it fits easily into automated workflows to boost sample throughput...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that it has developed a new precise and reliable method for elemental analysis of oil samples in the petrochemical industry. The innovative method uses the Thermo Scientific ARL PERFORM'X X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometer to create a flexible and high-performance solution that is capable of reaching detection limits of below 0.5 parts per million (ppm). The new method, which covers a wide range of applications including the analysis of sulfur in oil and lead in gasoline, is detailed in an application note entitled "Analysis of Oils," available to download free-of-charge...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, will showcase its latest technological innovations in analytical instruments, laboratory equipment, software, services, consumables and reagents within Thermo Scientific Stand G53, Hall 9 at Biotechnica 2011, being held Oct. 11-13, in Hannover, Germany. In addition, as part of the Innovation Forum during Biotechnica, the company will detail its new Thermo Scientific Direct PCR portfolio in a presentation entitled "Versatile tools for molecular biology workflows."...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a new informatics solution specifically developed for laboratory professionals working in water and environmental testing laboratories. The Thermo Scientific Water and Environmental LIMS is preconfigured to enable customers to comply with water and environmental regulatory guidelines and requirements, and it is built on the comprehensive functionality provided by the company's flagship laboratory information management system, Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS. The company will showcase the Water and Environmental LIMS at Thermo Scientific booth during WEFTEC 2011...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the Thermo Scientific TraceGOLD GC Column with SafeGuard, which combines an analytical gas chromatography (GC) column with a built-in guard column. The SafeGuard feature extends the life of the analytical column without compromising its chromatographic performance. Available in a range of guard column lengths and analytical column specifications...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, highlights its wide range of technical chromatography videos, available to watch on the Thermo Scientific Chromatography Resource Center (CRC). Giving instant access to the chromatography experience and expertise of Thermo Fisher Scientific, these videos contain updates and technical explanations of topical issues in HPLC, GC and SPE. The full portfolio of presentations, hosted on the Chromatography videos channel, is accessible to view via the CRC homepage...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that the Chemical and Veterinary Analytical Institute Münsterland-Emscher-Lippe (CVUA-MEL) has standardized on Thermo Scientific LC-MS and GC-MS systems for routine analyses of contaminants in food, feed and human samples. The CVUA-MEL requires extremely high resolution and highly sensitive instruments that can analyze small molecular weight contaminants in samples quickly and accurately and to the lowest limits of detection (LOD)...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the Thermo Scientific SecureSette, a new cassette for histology laboratories that reduces embedding time by 50 percent. The innovative design of new SecureSetteTM cassettes makes embedding extremely simple; tissues are orientated during grossing and the cassette is not opened during embedding. An integral sponge securely holds tissue in place during processing which not only improves orientation, but also reduces the time spent re-embedding incorrectly aligned samples by more than half...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the launch of a new Total Nitrogen and Total Sulfur (TN/TS) analyzer, which features an innovative direct injection design providing the capacity to analyze both heavy and light hydrocarbons without changing introduction modules. As a result of the versatility, precision and accuracy offered by the Thermo Scientific iPRO 5000 series analyzer, scientists in petrochemical and commercial testing laboratories, oil refineries, R&D centers and chemical plants...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the Thermo Scientific S1 Pipet Filler. The lightweight, cordless design of the S1 Pipet Filler enables fast and efficient pipetting over longer periods of time with maximum comfort...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced its Thermo Scientific Nunc online plate selector guide, a fast and easy-to-use tool for users to select the correct plate format for their applications. Choosing the right plate surface for cell- and protein-based assays can optimize resulting data while increasing lab efficiency. The new plate selector guide enables users to enter their selection criteria and view the range of Thermo Scientific Nunc plates that match their requirements...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has launched its new Thermo Scientific KingFisher nucleic acid purification kits. The kits are specifically designed and optimized to enhance throughput when used with the Thermo Scientific KingFisher magnetic particle processors. In order to provide users with instant access to additional product information, the full brochure is easily downloadable from the Thermo Scientific website...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the launch of a new imaging attenuated total reflectance (ATR) accessory offering enhanced spatial resolution and high speed data acquisition capabilities for Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) chemical imaging applications. The Thermo Scientific imaging ATR accessory has been designed to seamlessly and effortlessly integrate with the Thermo Scientific range of FT-IR microscopes to enable efficient, fast and reliable chemical imaging of challenging samples...
The complete range of Thermo Scientific Multidrop microplate dispensers provides effortless solutions for dispensing a broad liquid volume range. With the ability to fill a variety of microplate types and formats with reagents, buffers, media and live cells, you have the ability to fill a 384-well plate with 5 µL, in just 5 seconds. This fast dispensing saves valuable laboratory time, while increasing productivity and eliminating assay variation. Designed for ease of use, these flexible and precise instruments offer unrivalled levels of performance and accuracy to meet all dispensing requirements...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the Thermo Scientific Servo and Servo+ ranges of sample preparation solutions for drugs of abuse testing. These dedicated solid phase extraction (SPE) solutions enable analysts to isolate drug compounds from complex biological samples. The ServoTM portfolio covers total drug screening and specific testing for tetrahydrocanabinol (THC), opiates, amphetamines, phenylcyclohexylpiperidine (phencyclidine, PCP) and cocaine...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a new software module to enable high-precision and automated analysis of precious metals and high concentration elements. The Thermo Scientific iTEVA Precision software seamlessly integrates with the Thermo Scientific iCAP 6000 Series of inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometers (ICP-OES) to deliver analytical results with high precision...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced its new Thermo Scientific Nunc barcode configurator, an online tool that provides an easy, convenient way to design and order custom barcoded Nunc plates online. With the ability to specify the number of digits, code type, prefixes or suffixes and label location via a simple step-by-step user interface at www.thermoscientific.com/barcodeconfigurator, visitors to the site can build a barcoding label scheme to best suit their application needs...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that it will exhibit its latest products for anatomical pathology applications, including the Thermo Scientific STP 420ES tissue processor, Cryostar NX70 cryostat and SecureSette tissue embedding cassettes, at IBMS Congress 2011, taking place Sept. 26-28. Within stand 408/414 at ICC Birmingham, the company will display all of its next-generation products that enable reduced processing times, higher-quality preparations and leaner workflows...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the Thermo Scientific STP 420ES Tissue Processor for high-throughput tissue processing. This new tissue processor enables faster turnaround times for same-day diagnosis and leaner workflows through operational flexibility...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that it has enhanced its workflow for biomarker research and diagnostics by acquiring Intrinsic Bioprobes Inc., a manufacturer of unique immuno-enrichment, sample-preparation tools used in quantitative mass spectrometry. The Intrinsic Bioprobes portfolio enables Thermo Fisher to offer its worldwide life science research and clinical diagnostics customers an enhanced solution for quantitative protein biomarker detection...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that it is a 2011 winner of Microsoft Corporation's Life Sciences Innovation Awards. This is the fourth consecutive year that the company has been recognized by Microsoft, demonstrating Thermo Fisher's leading position as a provider of innovative enterprise informatics solutions to the life sciences industry...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the release of Thermo Scientific Bioservative, a sample preservation matrix that does not require refrigeration. BioservativeTM ensures the cell viability of microbiological samples for up to seven days and delays the breakdown of RNA, DNA and peptides within a sample for up to 26 days...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. the world leader in serving science, today announced that its collaboration with the Health Protection Agency (HPA) in the U.K. has led to a significant development in mapping the proteome of the organism responsible for the recent E. coli outbreak in Europe. Using Thermo Scientific LTQ Orbitrap mass spectrometry technology, HPA researchers have identified the protein toxins expressed by the deadly strain, which has resulted in 37 deaths and made nearly 3,400 people ill...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has announced that its Thermo Scientific Dionex ICS-5000 Capillary Ion Chromatography (IC) system has been named an R&D 100 award winner by an independent judging panel and the editors of R&D Magazine. This award recognizes the system as one of the 100 most technologically significant products introduced the past year. The Dionex ICS-5000 delivers unmatched precision, accuracy, and sensitivity in the environmental, food and beverage, bioscience, biofuel and power generation industries...
Compatible with all Thermo Scientific quantitative mass spectrometry platforms and the Transcend system, software offers one, easy-to-use solution for laboratories performing routine LC-MS...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the launch of a new split-free, nano-flow UHPLC system. The Thermo Scientific EASY-nLC 1000 is the newest addition to the EASY-nLC family of nano-LC products. The EASY-nLC 1000 is unique in its ability to facilitate dedicated separation of biomolecules, such as proteins and peptides, at ultra-high pressures...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a breakthrough workflow to overcome key analytical and informatics challenges in metabolomics. The workflow integrates new application software -- Thermo Scientific SIEVE 2.0 differential expression analysis and Mass Frontier 7.0 structural elucidation software -- with powerful new Thermo Scientific high resolution accurate mass (HRAM) instruments: the Q Exactive high performance benchtop quadrupole-Orbitrap LC-MS/MS and the Orbitrap Elite hybrid mass spectrometer...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a highly sensitive ICP-MS solution for chromium measurement in drinking water, including the potentially carcinogenic hexavalent chromium (chromium VI). The Thermo Scientific XSERIES 2 ICP-MS is able to detect levels of chromium VI at less than 0.01 parts per billion (ppb), which is significantly lower than the current U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines of 0.5 ppb...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that the Food and Environment Research Agency (Fera), an executive agency of the UK Government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), has selected Thermo Scientific GC-MS and LC-MS systems for accurate, rapid and cost-efficient analysis of food products...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that IDG's Computerworld Honors Program has selected it as a 2011 Laureate. The annual award program honors organizations that create and use information technology to promote and advance public welfare, contribute to the greater good of society and change the world for the better...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has announced fundamentally redefined ion trap mass spectrometer capabilities with the introduction of its new dual-pressure linear ion trap system, the Thermo Scientific Velos Pro. With improved quantitative performance, faster scanning...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science has introduced a new milestone in OrbitrapTM technology, the Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Elite. The Orbitrap EliteTM hybrid mass spectrometer integrates Thermo Scientific's faster, more sensitive ion trap - the Thermo Scientific Velos Pro - with the company's new high-field Orbitrap and advanced signal processing technologies. The system offers outstanding resolving power of 240,000, previously available only on Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance (FTICR) mass spectrometers...
Founded on Core Enhanced Technology ™ Thermo Scientific Accucore HPLC columns provide the UHPLC features of fast separations with superb resolution, but without the backpressures associated with this technique...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has announced the release of the Thermo Scientific Accucore HPLC column range. Founded on state-of-the-art Core Enhanced Technology and utilizing vast experience in phase bonding and packing, these columns provide a unique chromatography solution to enhance laboratory workflow and efficiency. Available in a wide range of stationary phase selectivities and compatible with almost any instrument, these columns give increased sensitivity and peak resolution, providing excellent return on investment...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the release of the Thermo Scientific HyperSep SPE column Applications Notebook. Highlighting the vital importance of sample preparation within the analytical laboratory, the HyperSepTM SPE column range provides a resource for the purification of a wide range of analytes. Containing information on the full list of HyperSep columns available...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today launched the new Thermo Scientific KingFisher Duo nucleic acid purification system. The low- to medium-throughput package, which includes the KingFisher® magnetic particle processor instrument, optimized DNA/RNA isolation kits, plastics consumables and the Thermo Scientific BindIt software, provides a flexible, fully-automated workflow. The fast, compact KingFisher Duo has a small benchtop footprint, making it ideal for space-restricted laboratories...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has introduced the Thermo Scientific Q Exactive high-performance benchtop quadrupole-Orbitrap LC-MS/MS. It is the first commercially available instrument to bring together quadrupole precursor selection and high-resolution accurate mass (HR/AM) OrbitrapTM mass analysis to deliver high confidence quantitative and qualitative (quan/qual) workflows...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the second version of the Pesticide Analyzer Method Reference, a unique reference guide that simplifies the analysis of an expanded number of pesticides in environmental and food samples. The new guide transforms the way pesticides and persistent organic pollutants (POPs), such as PCBs, PCDDs and PCDFs are analyzed. The newly revised, all-inclusive solution provides step-by-step information on using the QuEChERS extraction method, including all required consumables. In addition, the Pesticide Analyzer Reference assists users in method development for analyses of pesticides and POPs using the Thermo Scientific TSQ Quantum XLS triple quadrupole GC-MS/MS...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced a downloadable software protocol library for the Thermo Scientific Multiskan GO microplate spectrophotometer. There are currently 20 ready-made protocols available to cover a wide variety of photometric applications, including a broad range of ELISAs and protein and cell viability assay kits. The protocols are free to download and include all of the measurement and calculation parameters defined in the associated assay kit instructions...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that International Pharmaceutical Research Center (IPRC) has implemented Thermo Scientific Watson LIMS (laboratory information management system) to improve productivity of its Phase I clinical trials unit while enabling compliance with current regulatory requirements. Since the implementation of Watson LIMS at IPRC's Phase I unit, the company has benefited from significant productivity improvements...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced enhancements to its Antaris Industrial Gas System (IGS) that improve performance, speed, ease-of-use and sensitivity. The Antaris IGS now offers faster scan speeds (to 5 Hz at 0.5 cm-1 resolution) and enhanced electronic and communication capabilities to support more rapid scanning. Based on Thermo Fisher Scientific's renowned Nicolet 6700 Fourier transform interferometer, the Antaris IGS is an FTIR-based analyzer capable of monitoring dozens of gases simultaneously while providing accurate and fast multi-component gas analysis...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that the University of Dublin has purchased the Maybridge Ro3 Diversity Fragment library for use in a new drug discovery program. As an institution known for its world-class biomedical research, the University is the first organization in the Republic of Ireland to undertake a fragment-based screening programme. With possible applications in the fight against viral replication, bacterial infections and Alzheimer's disease, this research has the potential to provide significant therapeutic advances...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the new Thermo Scientific Fiberlite LEX rotor series, combining lower rotor mass for superior ergonomics with outstanding performance and safety. By taking the proven Fiberlite® carbon fiber rotor design to the next level, the Fiberlite F10-4x1000 LEX and Fiberlite F12-6x500 LEX rotors are the lightest of their kind...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a new efficient, high-throughput platform for hit-picking of compounds for secondary screening. The solution, developed in collaboration with TTP LabTech for BioFocus, integrates the Thermo Scientific RapidStak microplate mover and the TTP LabTech mosquito® X1 nanoliter pipettor to provide exceptional high-speed plate handling and precision, low-volume sampling from high-density formats...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a new upgrade program that includes the donation of reconditioned Thermo Scientific NanoDrop 1000 spectrophotometers to academic institutions in developing countries. Owners of a NanoDrop 1000 UV-Vis spectrophotometer can trade in their current instrument and receive a $1,500 credit with the purchase of a NanoDrop 2000 or NanoDrop 2000c UV-Vis spectrophotometer, plus a free one-year extended service plan.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the launch of a new compact atomic absorption (AA) spectrometer for dedicated and cost-effective graphite furnace analysis. The Thermo Scientific iCE 3300GF, the latest addition to the iCE 3000 Series range of AA spectrometers, is well-suited for economically conscious laboratories...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, offers a range of Thermo Scientific cryogenic freezers. Operating at uniform and stable cryogenic temperatures of -140°C and -150°C, these freezers offer a safer and more convenient method for the long-term storage of biological materials. At such low temperatures, metabolic activity is not known to occur, greatly increasing cell viability...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a new ultra-fast method for characterizing steel cleanness by analyzing inclusions using optical emission spectroscopy (OES). The method, which uses the Thermo Scientific Spark-DAT option on the Thermo Scientific ARL 4460 Metals Analyzer, significantly enhances the capabilities of the instrument and offers a faster and more cost-effective alternative to existing methods of characterizing steel cleanness...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has announced the launch of its new triple quadrupole gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS/MS) system designed to offer best-in-class selectivity, analytical performance and productivity. The Thermo Scientific TSQ Quantum XLS Ultra delivers the increased matrix selectivity needed for challenging applications that require lower levels of quantitation in extremely complex matrix extracts...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that Eastman Chemical Company, a large global manufacturer of chemicals, fibers and plastics, has expanded its deployment of Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS (laboratory information management system), which it has used since 2000 in its manufacturing quality control laboratories, to its Corporate Technology Analytical Laboratories. For the implementation, Eastman Chemical Company also chose Thermo Scientific Connects, which enables the LIMS to be fully integrated with the laboratory's instruments...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced its new Thermo Scientific Smart-Vue wireless monitoring solution. Smart-VueTM protects precious samples by monitoring key laboratory parameters including temperature, CO2 concentration, humidity and differential pressure. It can be installed by the user on most laboratory equipment, including ultra-low temperature freezers, laboratory refrigerators, CO2 incubators and clean rooms...
Implementation of Thermo Scientific LIMS integrated with NextDocs DMS at Nova Biologicals Transforms the Company's Information Management, Improving Efficiencies and Ensuring Compliance with Ever-Growing Industry Regulations...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that it has acquired Sterilin Ltd., a leading provider of consumable products for microbiology, life science and clinical laboratories. The acquisition includes a broad portfolio of single-use laboratory products used in sample collection, storage and analysis, including petri dishes, specimen containers, serological pipettes packaging bottles, silicone tubing and fittings, and serological pipettes...
The complete range of Thermo Scientific Multidrop microplate dispensers provides a high-speed solution for dispensing a broad liquid volume range. With the ability to fill a variety of microplate types and formats with reagents, buffers, media and live cells, you have the ability to fill a 384-well plate with 5 µL, in just 5 seconds...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced new accessories for its Thermo Scientific Nunc EasyFill Cell Factory. The new accessories include a filling tubing set that connects a NuncTM EasyFillTM Cell Factory directly to a media bag or...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that the Maybridge Ro3 Diversity Fragment Library is now available in a new prepared format, with each compound pre-dissolved as a DMSO solution...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, highlights that its FT-IR instrumentation provides scientists with increased confidence in their results during Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) testing. This means scientists are able to focus on handling the ever growing number of samples produced and letting the responsibility for performance verification go to the instrument itself...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has announced that its Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS5 FT-IR spectrometer received a 2011 Scientists' Choice Award for Best New Spectroscopy Product of 2010. The award, voted on by scientists, recognizes the no-compromise, affordable and compact FT-IR spectroscopy capabilities of the rugged instrument...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the availability of a new application note that describes how to use the unique capabilities of the Thermo Scientific ELEMENT GD glow discharge mass spectrometer to accurately and efficiently characterize high purity aluminum...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that its new Thermo Scientific Heratherm microbiological incubators are now available in 230V for the global market. The incubators are available in three models: General Protocol, Advanced Protocol and Advanced Protocol Security. Each unit is available in 60-, 100- and 180-liter sizes and combines superior sample protection, ease of use, efficiency and an inner glass door that maintains temperature uniformity...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that Pilgrim Software has joined the company's Informatics Global Partner Alliance. Tampa, Fla.-based Pilgrim Software, Inc. will provide integrated risk, compliance and quality management solutions to Thermo Fisher's informatics customers operating in highly regulated environments...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that its new Thermo Scientific Heratherm heating and drying ovens are now available in 230V for the global market. The ovens are available in three different models: General Protocol, Advanced Protocol and Advanced Protocol Security...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a free summer symposium presenting the latest developments in laboratory solutions. Following the success of last year's event, the Summer Symposium returns in 2011 with a much broader scope that offers something for all scientific researchers. The event is scheduled for Tuesday 7th June 2011 in the prestigious QEII Conference Centre near the Palace of Westminster in London. Space is limited, so pre-registration is recommended to guarantee a place...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the availability of a new Thermo Scientific Atlas Chromatography Data System (CDS) instrument control software for the Shimadzu Prominence® and Prominence XR HPLC...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the enhanced Thermo Scientific iCAP 6200 inductively coupled optical emission spectrometer (ICP-OES). The iCAP 6200 ICP-OES now incorporates a wider wavelength range of 175-847nm. This enables users to measure a broader range of analytes during multi-element analyses and access more sensitive wavelengths for improved analyte detection capability...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced new Thermo Scientific ExactFinder software for its Thermo Scientific Exactive benchtop LC-MS system powered by OrbitrapTM technology. The new software offers food and environmental safety, clinical research and forensic toxicology laboratories a single streamlined data processing, review and reporting workflow for screening results with confidence and easy quantitation...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced Thermo Scientific SampleManager 10.0 LIMS (laboratory information management system), a solution that delivers significant new time and cost savings for scientists and lab managers across the broadest range of process industries...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced Global Enterprise Services, a suite of customizable service offerings that simplifies service delivery and increases laboratory productivity, providing laboratories with global resources to drive business efficiency and cost savings...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science,has announced the new Thermo Scientific ARL PERFORM'X X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometer for advanced materials characterization. The ARL PERFORM'X integrates bulk elemental analysis capabilities with mapping and small spot analysis to create a solution that offers unmatched versatility and performance for the analysis of any solid or liquid sample...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has announced the opening of its Center of Excellence for persistent organic pollutants (POPs). Staffed with experts in POPs analysis, the new center will support laboratories that research, measure and monitor dioxins and other POPs found in food and the environment...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced Thermo Scientific POPs Screening and Thermo Scientific POPs Confirmation, two new regulatory compliant GC application kits for screening and confirming the presence of persistent organic pollutants (POPs). The kits provide a simple, ready-to-use package for GC-MS analysis with all necessary consumables and methods, enabling labs to more efficiently, cost-effectively and accurately meet EU directives on POPs levels and detection sensitivity. This is especially important for the screening of food or environmental samples...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has announced the release of the Thermo Scientific EASY-Column for nanoscale HPLC applications. Nanoscale HPLC is primarily used in combination with high performance mass spectrometry for the analysis of complex biological samples, such as applications in proteomics and disease biomarker discovery. The EASY-ColumnTM operates effectively on any nano LC system, including the Thermo Scientific EASY-nLC, and it is optimized for online LC-MS...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has announced the new Thermo Scientific C2V-200 micro GC gas analyzer, designed for rapid analysis of natural gas composition. The C2V-200 micro GC gas analyzer is used both inside laboratories and on-line, offering improved performance at a reduced cost. The unique compact cartridge design and integrated microchip technology in the analyzer make it easier to use with greater control and productivity...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has announced the new Thermo Scientific Syncronis HPLC column range. The new range delivers consistent, predictable separations, from run to run and column to column...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced an innovative new method for the detection and absolute quantification of metabolites based on the Thermo Scientific TSQ Quantum XLS in multiple reaction mode (MRM). Using this advanced triple stage quadrupole GC-MS/MS-MRM technology, scientists are now able to conduct both discovery phase analysis and selective identification and quantification analysis with a single instrument...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, offers a selection of handheld analytical instruments that is now among the industry's most diverse, serving applications ranging from airport security and consumer product testing to supply chain integrity and industrial hygiene. The company continues to build on its strategy of translating analytical technologies proven in the lab into handheld instruments for use in the field...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire certain assets of the polystyrene roller bottle product line from BD, a global technology company that develops, manufactures and sells medical devices, instruments and reagents. The acquisition demonstrates Thermo Fisher Scientific's commitment to provide customers with the most complete offering of laboratory products...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has introduced its new Thermo Scientific ID Scribe Labware Identifier for the consistent and legible labeling of storage tubes, vials and other common labware. Sample misidentification due to misread handwriting is eliminated. The easy-to-use ID ScribeTM works with nearly any labware, permanently and legibly marking it for fast and mistake-free sample identification...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that Gruppo CSA, a leading Italian environmental research institute, has implemented the Thermo Scientific FLASH 4000 nitrogen/protein analyzer to enable efficient and accurate nitrogen/protein determination in animal feed and human food samples. The analyzer has set new standards for the efficiency of analyses at the institute and has provided unmatched precision while also facilitating increased sample capacity and high sample throughput...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the release of a free GC Column Selector app for iPhone. The new app helps GC chromatographers select the ideal Thermo Scientific GC column for either existing or regulated methods based on their current configuration. It provides a quick cross-reference for Thermo Scientific TRACE columns to GC columns from other manufacturers.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the initial findings of stroke research conducted by its Biomarker Research Initiatives in Mass Spectrometry (BRIMS) Center in collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Harvard University. Strokes are the leading cause of serious long-term disability in the U.S. The research, conducted using Thermo Scientific mass spectrometers, provides insight into key areas of stroke evaluation and treatment
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the launch of an improved method for ultra-fast analysis of inclusions in aluminum using optical emission spectroscopy (OES). The method, which utilizes the Thermo Scientific Spark-DAT option, significantly enhances the capabilities of the Thermo Scientific ARL 4460 metals analyzer, offering a faster and more accurate alternative to existing methods of characterizing inclusions in aluminum.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that its Thermo Scientific Nalgene Mr. Frosty line of freezing containers now accommodates 3.6, 4.5 and 5.0 mL cryotubes. Designed for use with the complete range of Thermo Scientific Nunc and Nalgene® cryogenic storage tubes, the Mr. Frosty® portfolio provides a flexible solution for any tube size.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that Amol Prakash, a senior software scientist at the BRIMS (Biomarker Research Initiatives in Mass Spectrometry) Center, has been invited to give a talk during Applied Pharmaceutical Analysis (APA) India 2011. Mr. Prakash will present a mass spectrometry-based targeted protein quantitation approach to identify and quantify proteins, peptides and their resulting metabolites
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, will showcase its new informatics offerings within booth #2835 at PITTCON® 2011, being held from March 13-18 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. The significant and innovative advances in the new laboratory information management system (LIMS) solutions facilitate compliance with industry guidelines such as ISO 17025, and other procedural requirements such as GMP while delivering time and cost-savings to scientists and lab managers supporting process industries
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a new, comprehensive and searchable compendium entitled "LC-MS Applications for Food, Beverage and Water Testing." The compendium designed as a knowledge transfer tool, provides customers with access to the wealth of application expertise developed by Thermo Fisher. Containing a variety of testing methods and technical applications for environmental and food testing laboratories, the free digital compendium is available free of charge
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced it has expanded its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Shanghai, China. This latest expansion enables Thermo Fisher to meet growing demand for its Thermo Scientific Nunc Cell Culture products including a range of tissue culture EasY Flasks, dishes, Multidishes and cell culture plates. This is part of a continuing strategy of investment by Thermo Fisher in the regional production and supply of its high-quality cell culture products. The company was the first global company to locally produce cell culture consumable products in China for China
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science today announced it has developed a faster screening method for pesticides, enabling labs to simultaneously screen and confirm the presence of more than 1000 pesticides, at low levels, using a single injection. Other commonly used techniques require multiple injections in order to comply with increasingly stringent regulations.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that Dr Eric Gluck will host a scientific presentation highlighting the benefits of the Thermo Scientific B.R.A.H.M.S procalcitonin (PCT) assay at the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) 40th Critical Care Conference 2011. Dr. Eric Gluck is an early adopter of procalcitonin and will provide insight into the benefits of using the protein as a biomarker for sepsis and its utility in the intensive care unit at Swedish Covenant Hospital to assist in identifying sepsis in critically ill patients.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the launch of a YouTube Channel dedicated to Chromatography. The first two videos uploaded are entitled ‘How GC Columns Work' and ‘An Introduction to SPE' and are ideal educational pieces to give rapid training on how various aspects of chromatography work.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that the University of Oviedo's analytical spectrometry research group has implemented the Thermo Scientific XSERIES 2 ICP-MS to perform reliable and interference-free sulfur detection in proteins. In the past, interference from gas-based polyatomics has made the accurate determination of sulfur isotopes particularly challenging for the research group. The XSERIES 2 ICP-MS has overcome these issues, offering high levels of accuracy while also optimizing the efficiency of analyses.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that its Global Food Safety Response Center in Dreieich is now monitoring the dioxin crisis in Germany where animal feed additives may have been tainted with industrial fats containing the toxic chemical. Meanwhile, Thermo Fisher is also alerting manufacturers and food safety labs that it has existing methods for detecting dioxins in food and animal feed. In Germany, approximately 3,000 tons of dioxin-contaminated animal feed additives were recently released for sale.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that it will showcase its clinical assay for Procalcitonin (PCT), which aids in the risk assessment of critically ill patients with sepsis, at the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) 40th Critical Care Conference 2011. PCT is a protein biomarker that can be detected in human serum and plasma in cases of severe sepsis and septic shock. The Thermo Scientific B.R.A.H.M.S PCT assay enables rapid and accurate risk assessment of the condition, which is of particular benefit to intensive care units in hospitals.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that it has developed a powerful method for the trace-level analysis of carbonyl compounds in a wide range of matrices. Carbonyl compounds, hazardous pollutants released from diverse sources including motor vehicles and industrial emissions, have been shown to have adverse effects on human health. This new UHPLC/UV method enables the separation, detection and quantitation of parts per billion (ppb) concentrations of low molecular weight carbonyls in complex samples, safeguarding human health and ensuring compliance with industry regulations
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a new and powerful addition to its range of automated optical emission and X-ray fluorescence spectrometers. In today's competitive environment, process control laboratories are often required to balance high productivity and throughput with stringent quality control regulations. In response, the Thermo Scientific ARL SMS-2500 provides an integrated, workflow-oriented automation approach that enables users to easily switch from sample to chemical analysis while ensuring ultimate analytical performance.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of TKA Wasseraufbereitungssysteme GmbH, a European provider of laboratory water purification systems. Based in Niederelbert, Germany, TKA has nearly 60 employees and had 2009 full year revenue of approximately €10 million.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that its Maybridge Ro3 Diversity Fragment Library has helped researchers validate an emerging technique for drug discovery that targets key protein receptors involved in a wide range of biological functions
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the launch of the new Thermo Scientific Sorvall RC BIOS centrifuge system for high-speed, high-volume batch bioprocessing applications. The system integrates a six-liter Thermo Scientific Fiberlite carbon fiber rotor and true fit one-liter Thermo Scientific Nalgene bottles to achieve superior yields with faster processing time, making it ideal for bacterial and mammalian cell pelleting, large microbial cultures and harvesting cell and tissue cultures.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the launch of an innovative solution for the preparation of ferrous metals samples for optical emission and X-ray fluorescence. The solution integrates the Haas Mini Mill milling machine from Haas Inc. with the Thermo Scientific ARL PrepControl automation extension. Combining the power of a robust, rapid and flexible milling machine from the world's largest CNC machine tool builder with the leading ARL PrepControlTM automation system, the new solution addresses the requirements of modern process control laboratories for high-quality, reproducible and reliable ferrous metals sample preparation.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the release of an iPad-compatible version of its latest Thermo Scientific Chromatography Columns and Consumables catalog. This online catalog for the iPad ensures users are just clicks away from an interactive version of the familiar printed Thermo Scientific Chromatography catalog that includes innovative searching and linking features.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has launched the new Thermo Scientific Polar Series thermostatic laboratory chillers, the Accel 250 and Accel 500. The Polar Series has a temperature range from -10 to 80 °C, allowing users to select the optimal set-point for each application. Thermostatic technology enables fast temperature ramping, and this delivers immediate heating and cooling for an extremely efficient workflow. Furthermore, the energy-saving mode in the Series makes it an environmentally-friendly option for any laboratory requiring precise temperature control
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the new Thermo Scientific ThermoChill I and ThermoChill II re-circulating chillers. These compact, floor-standing re-circulating chillers provide a temperature range of 5 to 30 °C and have a cooling capacity from 700 to 2000 W.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the launch of its new Calibration Validation Carousel (CVC) accessories for the Evolution series UV-Visible spectrophotometers enabling automated performance verification and adherence to pharmaceutical guidelines. Automated performance verification saves significant time and money by reducing the amount of hands-on time required to complete instrument qualification and testing.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the new Thermo Scientific Sorvall RC 12BP Plus Centrifuge, a large-capacity, high-throughput floor standing centrifuge for blood banking and bioprocessing applications. With a maximum capacity of 12 L, the centrifuge can process up to 12 blood bag systems (up to 500 mL) or six 2000 mL Thermo Scientific Nalgene bio-bottles.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced Mass Frontier 7.0, the newest release of its small molecule structural elucidation software. The software simplifies the management, evaluation and interpretation of mass spectral data and can be used for metabolism, metabolomics, forensics, natural products, impurities and degradants research.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that it will play a key role in the organization of the 2012 Winter Conference Award in Plasma Spectrochemistry. At the 2012 biennial Winter Conference, the company will present the award to the scientist who has made the most noteworthy contribution to the field of plasma spectrochemistry.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that its Oxoid Salmonella PrecisTM culture method provides fast and reliable detection of Salmonella species in food, animal feed and environmental samples. In light of the recent outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium DT8 in Ireland, linked with the consumption of duck eggs, food testing laboratories require methods which can rapidly and accurately identify salmonella species in food.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the launch of its new DXR/SERS Analysis Package designed to simplify the Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) technique. The Thermo Scientific package features instrumentation from the DXR family of Raman spectrometers and offers the efficiency and precision of SERS along with a pre-configured sampling method that facilitates implementation without the need for specialist expertise.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the availability of its ‘guide to good washing practice.' The online guide is designed as a step-by-step tool, providing detailed guidance on obtaining secure and reliable performance with every use of the Thermo Scientific Wellwash microplate washers.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a new robust, reliable method for analysis of trace elements in honey by atomic absorption. The Thermo Scientific iCE 3500 atomic absorption spectrometer offers a unique dual atomizer design which allows automatic, efficient and safe switching between flame and graphite furnace analyses without the need for user intervention or alignment adjustment.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced a new Thermo Scientific Nunc 14 ml round bottom tube for critical cellular applications.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the launch of the new version of the Thermo Scientific K-Alpha 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., the world leader in serving science, today announced its nomination for three prestigious European Outsourcing Awards (EOA). The EOA nominations included two entries for Best Contract Analytical Project for the application of Thermo Scientific Watson LIMS (laboratory information management system) in bioanalysis and one entry for Most Improved Process/Plant Facility and Best e-Business/IT Strategy for Thermo Scientific CONNECTS in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, announces the launch of the online, fully-interactive version of its EP Scientific Products Catalog. As leading suppliers of clean sample containers for environmental and critical environment sampling EP Scientific cleans, packages and certifies its sample collection and storage containers in accordance with the EPA's regulatory guidelines.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that it has extended its relationship with EM2 Solutions to more comprehensively serve the needs of environmental testing organizations. EM2 Solutions has been a member of the Thermo Scientific Global Partner Alliance since 2009, initially acting in the primary role of consultant leveraging their strong quality management and informatics systems background.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the new Thermo Scientific Nunclon Vita stem cell culture surface at the Biotechnica exhibition. The unique, energy-treated polystyrene surface enables direct attachment, colony formation and growth of human embryonic stem cells (ESC) and induced pluripotent stem cells (IPS), without the need for feeder cells or matrix coatings.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the new Thermo Scientific Piko and Arktik Thermal Cyclers at the Biotechnica exhibition.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced it has been selected by Biorep® Technologies Inc. to provide the Thermo Scientific Orbitor RS microplate mover for incorporation into its new Perifusion system. The OrbitorTM RS, launched this year at LabAutomation, has been developed using proven technology from the well-known Thermo Scientific RapidStak and Thermo Scientific Dimension4 product lines.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the La-Pha-Pack stainless steel cleanroom crimping tools for a controlled, low-effort method of vial sealing. Available in a range of sizes, from 11 to 20 mm, the optimal crimp is provided for a variety of vial sizes.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that the Maybridge HitFinder screening compound collection has helped scientists at the University of Minnesota identify and characterize a small-molecule inhibitor that holds promise for the development of anti-inflammatory drugs.
Free Live Virtual Event on Clinical Diagnostics at www.BioConferenceLive.com to Include Gyorgy Abel, M.D. Ph.D., Keith C. Ferdinand, MD, M.D., FACC, FAHA, James Nichols, Ph.D., DABCC, FACB, and Alan Wu, PhD
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced it is offering a new technical poster demonstrating its comprehensive portfolio of offerings for biobanks and biorepositories. Thermo Fisher Scientific has the world's largest breadth of offerings for biobanks, from biospecimen collection, processing, testing and storage to sample and data management.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the launch of a new online demonstration of its TSQ ModuleTM software for WatsonTM laboratory information management system (LIMS). This industry-first integration of LIMS and instrument control software coupled with the Thermo Scientific TSQ series LC-MS/MS system is designed to significantly increase efficiency by enabling data from the entire bioanalytical workflow to reside in a single database
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, and Proteome Sciences plc (LSE: PRM), a leading provider of protein biomarker services, have announced the companies will collaborate to deliver innovative products for protein biomarker research.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that the University of Maryland Dental School is utilizing Thermo Scientific EDS detectors to further investigate the long-debated nature of "worm-like" cylindrical structures observed in the dentinal tubules of extracted human teeth.
Standardization of Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Across NI Water Labs Enables Integration with CSols Remote Sampler, Delivers Enhanced Audit Trail, Sample Integrity and Significant Time Savings
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the new Thermo Scientific TS586e -86 °C freezer. As an environmentally friendly model, this CE-certified and WEEE directive-compliant freezer employs CFC-free and HRC-free hydrocarbon refrigerants. In addition, an industry leading low energy consumption of 10.7 KWH/day (at the -80 °C setpoint) makes the TS586e an extremely energy-efficient option.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, announced today at the Human Proteome Organization (HUPO) 2010 Congress, a suite of five complementary software solutions and enhancements designed to effect breakthrough progress in qualitative and quantitative proteomics. Working in concert with state-of-the-art Thermo Scientific mass spectrometers, the software solutions provide researchers with fast and simple, yet powerful, workflows for many persistent proteomics research challenges.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that it is sponsoring an informative webinar, "The Future of qPCR: Best Practices, Standardization and the MIQE Guidelines." The webinar, hosted by Science/AAAS, will feature an expert panel discussing the important role qPCR plays in research and molecular diagnostics labs, as well as some of the technical challenges associated with it.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, introduces a new method for the confirmation of amphetamines in urine in accordance with recently updated United States Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the new Thermo Scientific Nunc 2 mL and 5 mL Cryobank Vials, completing the integrated portfolio of automation-friendly screw top vials.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the new Thermo Scientific Syncronis HPLC column range. This new range unerringly delivers consistent, predictable separations, from run to run and column to column.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the establishment of a sales and support office for microanalysis products sold in the United Kingdom, effective immediately. The office will be located at the UK commercial headquarters in Hemel Hempstead, and will focus on providing local customers with superior sales and service support within the UK marketplace.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced two new sizes of Thermo Scientific MSC-Advantage biological safety cabinets.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that it has extended its reach across Central Europe by making Vialis AG the latest member of its Informatics Global Partner Alliance.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the introduction of its newest FT-IR spectrometer, the Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS5, powered by OMNICTM software. The spectrometer is designed for users seeking no-compromise, affordable and compact FT-IR spectroscopy to assist in their product assurance testing, basic troubleshooting and chemistry teaching
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the launch of its Thermo Scientific NESLAB ThermoFlex Series of Recirculating Chillers. The ThermoFlex 24000 is the latest addition to the product platform and has a cooling capacity of 24,000 watts to meet the needs of customers who require a higher level of cooling performance.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has developed a new method for sensitive, accurate and reproducible quantitation of low levels of perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) in human breast milk.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the launch of its EvolutionTM 200 series of next-generation UV-Visible spectrophotometers featuring new INSIGHT software with CUE (Customized User Environment) scripting capabilities.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that its Thermo Scientific HM550 Cryostat with cold disinfection has been chosen as an R&D 100 award winner by an independent judging panel and the editors of R&D.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the SPECTRONIC 200, a new visible spectrophotometer that incorporates the latest optical and detector technologies specific to the needs of academic and industrial quality control laboratories.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, announced today it will host a series of Laboratory Informatics Symposiums (LIS) from September 14 to September 20 in three South African locations - Johannesburg (September 13-14), Durban (September 15-16), and Cape Town (September 20).
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the launch of an integrated solution for the metals industry combining the power of wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence (WDXRF) with optical emission spectrometry (OES). The solution optimizes the Thermo Scientific ARL OPTIM'X WDXRF slag analyzer in combination with the Thermo Scientific ARL 3460 Advantage OES metals analyzer.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the availability of a new video which shows the productivity benefits of its Thermo Scientific TraceFinder analytical software for food safety and environmental testing laboratories. The video shows how TraceFinderTM software allows LC-MS/MS users to reduce method development time from hours or days to minutes, and enables rapid and easy data review and reporting.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today released a new method guide for the analysis of selenium in shampoo. The method, which aligns with the European Union commission directive 97/73/EEC stipulating the methods of analysis necessary for checking composition of cosmetic products, features the Thermo Scientific iCE 3000 Series atomic absorption spectrometers.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the introduction of a new incurred sample reanalysis (ISR) information packet. This vendor-neutral ISR guide is designed to educate pharmaceutical scientists on using the technique to effectively assess the quality of bioanalytical methods.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced Thermo Scientific BioLite products for general cell culture applications. These new products broaden the existing Thermo Scientific cell culture offering, which features many specialized formats and surfaces used for advanced cell culture research, including the premium Nunc portfolio
New, State-of-the-art Manufacturing Line in China Expands Production Capacity of Leading Thermo Scientific Bioprocessing Products in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a new method to effectively eliminate invisible high boiling matrices in the analysis of pesticides in food. Incorporating a programmable temperature vaporizing (PTV) injector, the Thermo Scientific TRACE GC Ultra GC/MS analyzer achieves sensitive, fast and reliable analysis of pesticides in low fat food products, significantly enhancing the productivity and efficiency of gas chromatography (GC) and gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC/MS) systems for analyzing pesticides in food, while eradicating high boiling matrix.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the Thermo Scientific Nunc Edge 96-well Plates for cell-based assays. The new NuncTM Edge plates incorporate large perimeter evaporative buffer zones that eliminate well-to-well variability, while dramatically reducing the overall plate evaporation rate to <2 percent after 7 days of incubation.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, announced it will showcase its range of instruments for materials analysis at booth #436 at Microscopy and Microanalysis 2010, August 1-5, in Portland, Ore. During the show the company will unveil the Thermo Scientific QuasOr EBSD for its all-in-one microanalysis solution, NORAN System 7
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science announced the launch of the special edition Thermo Scientific PINK autosampler vial caps. The limited edition PINK charity chromatography caps are the first in the industry with proceeds from their sale being donated to benefit breast cancer research.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has introduced the new Thermo Scientific Versette automated liquid handler. Compatible with 19 interchangeable, RFID-tagged pipetting heads, the VersetteTM provides exceptional pipetting versatility for a broad range of applications that require single- to 384-channel automated pipetting.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a new application note for providing rapid, automatic and reproducible quantitative determination of nitrogen in soils and plants with the Thermo Scientific FLASH 4000 nitrogen/protein analyzer.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the availability of two new DXR Nanocarbon Analysis Packages for the characterization and microcharacterization of carbon nanomaterials. Both packages offer large-scale chemical and materials producers complete systems for carbon nanotube analysis. Incorporating the proven Thermo Scientific DXR Raman platform, the packages provide a wealth of information on the molecular structure and morphology of carbon nanomaterials.
Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, today announced that the complete pre-plated Maybridge HitFinderTM Collection of 14,400 drug-like screening compounds can be browsed online using an interactive online viewer
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a landmark collaboration that aims to introduce mass spectrometry-based workflows and technologies into Japan to advance personalized medicine and healthcare. The intent of the collaboration between Thermo Fisher's Biomarker Research Initiatives in Mass Spectrometry (BRIMS) Center and Toshihide Nishimura, professor at the Tokyo Medical University Hospital and Gyorgy Marko-Varga, professor at the Tokyo Medical University Hospital, and Lund University, Sweden is to establish and support a new Biomarker Research Center in Tokyo, Japan
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a new application note entitled "Enhancing Phosphotyrosine Proteome Coverage using a Combined ETD and CID Approach on a LTQ Orbitrap XL ETD".
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a new method for the trace-level screening of polychlorinated dioxins/furans (PCDD/Fs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in food products, following the analytical strategy of the well established U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Method 1613A.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that the Parkinson's UK and MS Society Tissue Bank, which supplies the research community with high-quality Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis (MS) tissues, is using its Finesse® Microtome for the preparation of tissue samples for its neuropathological examinations.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced an informative webinar to help users of inductively coupled plasma (ICP) technologies prepare for the introduction of the proposed United States Pharmacopeia (USP) chapters 232 and 233 on trace elemental impurities in pharmaceutical products.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, and Intrinsic Bioprobes (IBI) Inc., today announced an alliance to co-develop and market a mass spectrometry solution that will enable researchers to perform quantitative, high-throughput, high-resolution protein biomarker assays. The solution couples the specificity of immunoenrichment with the sensitivity and quantitative capability of mass spectrometry to provide researchers with a more complete, higher-resolution view of the proteome.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has today made the poster presentation ‘How clean are your vials and closures?' downloadable from its website, www.nationalscientific.com/cleanvials.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced it is outfitting a new research center, AgriBio, the Centre for AgriBioscience located in Victoria, Australia, with a AU$2.5 million of state-of-the-art mass spectrometry (MS) technology. AgriBio, a AU$288 million public private partnership, is a joint initiative of the Victorian Department of Primary Industries and La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that its global Food Safety Response Center located in Dreieich, Germany, has developed two new analytical screening methods to detect petroleum contamination in oysters and fish, specifically hydrocarbons and poly-aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), resulting from the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the availability of intuitive gas chromatography (GC) column selection tools in its 2010-2011 Thermo Scientific Chromatography Columns and Consumables catalog. The ‘GC Column Selection' pages within the new catalog provide a number of tools to aid in selecting the most appropriate product from the Thermo Scientific TRACEÔ family of GC columns for either existing or regulated methods
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the new Thermo Scientific 8-Channel Decapper for handheld capping and decapping of multiple tubes in a 96-well microplate footprint. With the ability to remove and replace screw caps with precision and ease, the time-consuming task of manually capping and de-capping, as well as the risk of repetitive strain injury (RSI), are eliminated.
Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, today introduced the latest addition to its Maybridge Fragment Range, the Maybridge Ro3 Diversity Fragment Library. The new library has been computationally engineered to build on the key customer-driven features of the original Maybridge Ro3 Library, such as "Rule of Three" (Ro3) compliance, pharmacophoric enrichment and quality assurance of at least 95 percent. The Maybridge Ro3 Diversity Library offers both an improved structural diversity profile and experimental solubility data for every one of the 1,500 member compounds.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced a new application note demonstrating how the Thermo Scientific NanoDrop 3300 enables cancer researchers to study DNA methylation events and polyamine induced DNA G-quadruplex formations by microvolume fluorometry.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today launched the QuasOr EBSD, an option for its all-in-one microanalysis solution, NORAN System 7. The new system is an industry first combining Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD) with Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) and Wavelength Dispersive Spectroscopy (WDS) capabilities in a single software interface.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced its latest STP 420ESTM tissue processor for use in high-volume pathology laboratories. The updated instrument features more robust hardware and ease-of-use, enabling the high-throughput processing of large volumes of tissue to meet the demands of today's laboratories.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that it will play a key role in the organization of the 2012 Winter Conference Award in Plasma Spectrochemistry. At the 2012 biennial Winter Conference, the company will present the award to the scientist who has made the most noteworthy contribution to the field of plasma spectrochemistry.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that it is a winner of Microsoft Corporation's Life Sciences Innovation Awards 2010, for the third consecutive year. The award recognizes best-in-class companies for their innovative use of Microsoft-based solutions.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today launched the new HypersilTM GOLD HILIC column range. Hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatography (HILIC) is becoming an increasingly popular technique that offers complementary selectivity to reversed-phase.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a new method for simple and accurate analysis of cadmium in chocolate. The Thermo Scientific iCE 3500 atomic absorption spectrometer allows simple analysis of this trace element, while Thermo Scientific SOLAAR software enables easy method development.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, announces the extension of its LC-MS ion trap and triple stage quadrupole trade-in programs to include the trade-in of instruments from any vendor.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that Global Pharmaceutical Supply Group (GPSG Brazil), a unit of Janssen-Cilag, which is a pharmaceutical division of Johnson and Johnson, has implemented an integrated informatics solution consisting of a laboratory information management system (LIMS) and a chromatography data system (CDS).
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced two free-of-charge summer symposia to present the latest instrumentation and application developments in chromatography, bulk elemental analysis, life sciences mass spectrometry, trace elemental analysis and molecular spectroscopy.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the launch of the Thermo Scientific EQuan MAX an automated high throughput Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) solution for the analysis of contaminants in water and beverages.
MetQuest software takes full advantage of the high-resolution accurate-mass data provided by Orbitrap technology to quantitate and identify compound and metabolites in a single injection
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced important enhancements for its proteomics tools that promise to facilitate breakthrough progress in quantitative and qualitative proteomics. The new products work in concert with other Thermo Fisher Scientific products including reagents and consumables to create simpler, time-saving workflows.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced additional new phases to its flagship range of Thermo Scientific Hypersil GOLD high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) columns.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, announced today the availability of the new Thermo Scientific Column Oven range. Recognizing the importance of temperature as a parameter in liquid chromatography, the Column Oven delivers efficient temperature control coupled with the highest levels of reproducibility and stability.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the availability of the Thermo Scientific eVol Dispensing System. The eVolTM Dispensing System allows precise and accurate operator-independent dispensing to enable the better deployment of laboratory staff.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced two new products for in vitro fertilization (IVF) applications, the Thermo Scientific Nunc IVF ICSI and Center Well petri dishes.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a new addition to its Thermo Scientific ARL 9900 IntelliPower series of X-ray spectrometers. The new ARL 9900 IntelliPower 600 operates at 600W and can be configured with a Free Lime channel, addressing the most common requirements of the cement industry.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced version 3.0 of the Thermo Scientific SkanIt Software for the Multiskan FC microplate photometer.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that its educational webinar, entitled "Preparing for Future Trends in Elemental Food Safety Analysis," is now available to view on-demand at www.spectroscopynow.com/thermowebinars.
Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science has engineered water purification systems with the three "R s" in mind - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. These smart green designs provide customers with excellent, environmentally friendly pure water systems
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that its NanoDrop 2000c UV-Vis Spectrophotometer significantly improves the protein quantitation process.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that Histocenter-Scandinavian Center for Histotechnology Inc. (Histocenter), the only private histopathology laboratory in Sweden, has selected the Thermo Scientific Excelsior ES tissue processor to facilitate xylene-free tissue processing without microwaves and excessive heat
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the latest release in its GRAMS Suite of spectroscopy software, an industry standard solution for visualizing, processing, reporting and managing spectroscopy data.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a series of seminars to showcase the company's expanding capabilities in food safety testing. The seminar program will take place across Europe from May 11-13 and May 18-20.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, offers a range of purification systems to meet the needs of laboratories requiring Type II water.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the latest additions to the Thermo Scientific Jewett laboratory refrigerator and freezer range, specifically designed to store high value, critical samples, reagents, vaccines, blood and plasma.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, and Professor Bruno Domon, director of the new Luxembourg Clinical Proteomics unit (LCP), today announced a collaboration to develop workflows that overcome current bottlenecks in biomarker discovery and assay development for clinical proteomics research.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced it will host its two-day Laboratory Informatics Symposium (LIS) on May 17-18, 2010 at the Gulf Hotel, Bahrain. This symposium is aimed at laboratory managers across a range of industries with responsibility for QA, data management and lab workflow.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a new automated solution that labels and tracks patient tissue samples on cassettes and slides as they progress through pathology laboratories.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that its FT-IR sampling solutions are designed to provide a cost-effective approach to characterizing the chemical composition of biological systems, such as lipids, in algae. Algae are a promising source for the large quantities of biomass required for a successful biofuels program.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, is exhibiting its full range of solutions for the mining industry, designed to offer improved efficiencies and increased productivity, within booth 500-2 at EXPOMIN 2010, taking place from April 12-16 in Santiago, Chile.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the launch of its updated ClearVueTM coverslipper with increased ease-of-use and enhanced tissue positioning to improve consistency in cytogenetics,
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, will highlight key products within its portfolio of Thermo Scientific Revco high-performance lab refrigerators and freezers with proven solutions covering +4 °C to -196 °C.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the new Thermo Scientific Wellwash and Wellwash Versa strip washers. Both models feature a large, easy-to-use, icon-based, graphic user-interface, available in eight languages, as well as a context-sensitive help feature.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the new Thermo Scientific Multiskan GO UV-Vis spectrophotometer offering free wavelength selection for both 96- and 384-well plates and various types of cuvettes.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that up to data has become a member of its Informatics Global Partner Alliance Program.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the availability of a new easy-to-use isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS) solution for the authentication of food and beverages.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced it is providing the Scottish Metabolomics Facility (ScotMet) with cutting-edge technology to advance the field of metabolomics. ScotMet is funded by the Scottish Universities Life Science Alliance (SULSA) and is a state-of-the-art facility run jointly by the Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde.
Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, today announced new water quality specifications for the Thermo Scientific Nanopure Life Science water purification system. Thermo Fisher evaluated the system to see how well it cleared bacteria, pyrogens and nucleases from a sample using highly sensitive testing protocols.
Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, today announced that the Nordlund Centre for Biomedical Structural Biology at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore has purchased its Maybridge Ro3 500 Fragment Library. Nordlund will use this "off-the-shelf" set of 500 pharmacophorically-rich Maybridge compounds as a globally renowned benchmark fragment library to optimize structure-based screening methods for a diverse set of drug candidates.
EP Scientific, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, offers a fully flexible custom cleaning service for any facility utilizing critical environments, whether its cleaning needs are high or low volume.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, announced today that it will demonstrate the advanced analytical capabilities delivered by combining its award-winning Thermo Scientific Exactive liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LC/MS) system with its Thermo Scientific Transcend technology for a complete LC/MS solution.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, announced today the launch of its software-as-a-service (SaaS), enterprise-class laboratory information management system. LIMS-on-DemandTM allows organizations of varying types and sizes to leverage all the benefits of an industry-leading LIMS solution without the time and cost typically associated with on-premise software installation.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today launches the EvolutionTM ArrayTM, a new UV-Visible (UV-Vis) spectrophotometer driven by photodiode array (PDA) technology that offers dramatic improvements in laboratory throughput.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the new Thermo Scientific TraceGOLD GC Capillary Columns These ultra-low bleed columns provide outstanding run-to-run, as well as column-to-column reproducibility for consistent, reliable data in combination with extended column life
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that The Winvale Group has become a member of its Informatics Global Partner Alliance. The Winvale Group, a total-solutions consultancy specializing in government procurement and the GSA Schedule program, will provide Thermo Fisher informatics solutions for federal, state and local governments operating under GSA Schedule 70.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that it is collaborating with the BrainMet (Bioimaging of Metals in Brain and Metallomics) Centre at Forschungszentrum, Jülich, Germany to advance dementia research by studying the effects of metals and metalloproteins in ageing and in the origin of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases and Wilson's syndrome.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that the West of Scotland Regional Cytogenetics Service has chosen the Thermo Scientific Varistain Gemini ES banding machine and Thermo Scientific ClearVue automated coverslipping machine for improved automation in the postnatal laboratory at its Department of Cytogenetics.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today launched the Thermo Scientific Lumina, a new research-grade dual-monochromator scanning fluorescence spectrometer that offers a new level of clarity in fluorescence measurement.
Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, has engineered a range of flexible water purification systems that can be used independently or as part of an integrated water system.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic and District Hospital (RJAH), the UK's leading orthopedic hospital, has chosen the Thermo Scientific Excelsior ES tissue processor for the preparation of samples in its histopathology laboratory.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the official opening of its new cutting-edge facility in Runcorn, Cheshire. The new facility, located at Tudor Road, Manor Park, is a significant investment for Thermo Fisher Scientific in the North of England and is a new designated Center of Excellence for its Anatomical Pathology business.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that Bormioli Rocco, a producer of glass and plastic pharmaceutical packaging, glass containers for perfumery and foodstuffs and glass tableware, has purchased and deployed the 2000th Thermo Scientific iCAP 6000 Series inductively coupled plasma (ICP) emission spectrometer.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, will showcase its latest informatics solutions within booth 101/202, hall B1 at Analytica 2010, being held from March 23-26 in Munich, Germany.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the new Thermo Scientific Nunc IVF centrifuge and cryopreservation tubes for improved sample safety and protection.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the North American debut of the new Thermo Scientific Orbitor RS at LabAutomation 2010. Developed using proven technology from the well-known Thermo Scientific RapidStak and Thermo Scientific Dimension4 product lines, the OrbitorTM RS is a high-speed microplate mover offering proven, reliable performance with totally flexible plate handling.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today jointly introduced the new Capit-AllTM IS Automated Capper/Decapper with The Automation Partnership, at LabAutomation 2010.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today launched a new platform for benchtop automation at LabAutomation 2010. Centered around the new Thermo Scientific Orbitor microplate mover and powered by the Thermo Scientific Momentum 2.0 laboratory workflow software, this automation solution offers highly advanced user control and standardized real-time, data-driven decision making.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the new National Scientific Mass Spec Certified Vials, which are cleaned and tested as standard.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the release of the 2010 - 2012 Thermo Scientific Chromatography Columns and Consumables catalog.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a new smaller capacity Thermo Scientific Midi 40 CO2 incubator that delivers the reliable culturing performance of a full-sized incubator in a convenient, space saving footprint.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today unveiled an enhanced and easy-to-navigate version of its interactive UV-Visible (UV-Vis) spectrophotometer web tool.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that the new petroleomics laboratory at the Thomson Mass Spectrometry Laboratory, part of the Institute of Chemistry, State University of Campinas, Brazil, has purchased a Thermo Scientific LTQ FT Ultra hybrid mass spectrometer
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, will highlight its comprehensive portfolio of offerings for biobanks and biorepositories during the Biobanking 2010 conference. The company will exhibit across two booths in the sponsored booth area within the Earls Court Conference Centre in London, UK, February 4 - 5, 2010.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced Thermo Scientific High Content 2.0, an evolution of automated, quantitative cell imaging for life scientists studying cell function in oncology, neurobiology, toxicology and systems biology.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a new Thermo Scientific GFM Pro Flowmeter for continuous real-time measurement of gas flows, ensuring accurate and reproducible chromatography.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, will unveil a new LIMS solution within booth #2757 at PITTCON® 2010, being held from February 28-March 5 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. Under the theme "Connecting all of Science," the company will also showcase innovative new analytical instruments, software and laboratory workflow solutions that comprise its Thermo Scientific brand.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a joint agreement with Cerilliant Corporation to develop and manufacture certified solution standards for the Thermo Scientific ToxSpec Analyzer.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, will showcase its comprehensive offering of Thermo Scientific plasma spectrochemistry instrumentation within booths #26, 27, 31 and 32 at the 2010 Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry in Fort Myers, Fla. on January 4-9.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that a team of researchers at Children’s Hospital Boston identified a promising biomarker, known as LRG, that they believe will help physicians diagnose acute pediatric appendicitis more accurately and efficiently.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced new Thermo Scientific Nalgene Economy Bottles. These lightweight, cost-effective bottles are the quality choice for light-duty laboratory applications such as containing samples and daily working solutions like buffers and bench reagents.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, 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.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that the Human Nutrition Research (HNR) unit of the Medical Research Council (MRC) in Cambridge, UK, has selected the Thermo Scientific LTQ Orbitrap Velos, MALDI LTQ Orbitrap XL and Exactive mass spectrometers.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, 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., the world leader in serving science, 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.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a new application note to illustrate the capabilities of its Thermo Scientific iCAP 6200 ICP spectrometer for the analysis of toxic trace elements in children’s toys.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a new method for identifying marijuana cannabinoids in baked goods that is faster, easier-to-use and requires less sample preparation.
SAN JOSE, Calif. (November 12, 2009) - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that its Exactive™ LC/MS system has been named Best New Product at the 2009 Gulf Coast Conference.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the new GENESYS™ 10S Vis, the GENESYS 10S UV-Vis, and the BioMate™ 3S spectrophotometers, the latest additions to its range of high-performance instruments.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that Aguas y Saneamientos Argentinos (AySA), a water and waste water company serving the City of Buenos Aires and its suburban areas, has selected Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS (laboratory information management system) to improve quality control processes in its local and regional laboratories.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today celebrates the 50th issue of its popular mass spectrometry e-newsletter – Critical Mass. The e-newsletter is aimed at keeping the scientific community informed of the latest mass spectrometry developments, applications, events and expert advice.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the new Thermo Scientific BindIt 3.1 software for use with all Thermo Scientific KingFisher magnetic particle processor instruments.
MILFORD, Mass. (23rd November 2009) - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the new Thermo Scientific Finnpipette F2 with an upgraded soft-touch tip ejector for increased ergonomics. With a patented gearing mechanism, the tip ejection force is decreased by up to 50 percent, effectively reducing the risk of repetitive strain injury (RSI).
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that Millipore has implemented Watson LIMS (laboratory information management system) within its Preclinical and Clinical Development Services group located in St. Charles, Mo.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a new method that enables rapid and accurate identification and quantification of pesticides in rice. The QuEChERS (Quick, Easy, Cheap, Effective, Rugged and Safe) extraction method takes advantage of the Thermo Scientific ITQ 700 GC-ion trap mass spectrometer and the Thermo Scientific FOCUS GC gas chromatograph to increase speed and improve sample preparation
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The Aspire tips assist researchers by facilitating small-scale sample preparations in minutes, yielding pure samples in less time with less effort. Now available in Protein A, Protein G for antibody purification and IMAC Cobalt for His-tagged protein purification. View a demonstration video and learn more about sample prep in a pipette tip.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that it will be showcasing a range if its newest products at Biotechnica in Hannover, Germany from 6 – 8 October, 2009.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a new range of downloadable protocols for the Thermo Scientific Multiskan FC microplate photometer. There are now nearly 50 ready-made protocols available to cover a wide variety of applications, including a broad range of ELISA’s and protein and cell viability assay kits.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the ) world leader in serving science, announced today that it has established a grant program to award life science researchers more than $400,000 in RNA-interference (RNAi) reagents used to study genes in medical research and drug discovery.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, announces the success of its liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) solution at the Kenneth L. Maddy Analytical Chemistry Laboratory.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has introduced its Thermo Scientific Heraeus three-liter general purpose centrifuge series.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced it has acquired Raymond A. Lamb Ltd., a manufacturer of histology and anatomical pathology products based in Eastbourne, U.K., near London.
TN 133: HPAE-PAD Peak Area Response of Glycoprotein Oligosaccharides summarizes the peer-reviewed scientific literature concerning this subject. This review concludes that the variation in HPAE-PAD oligosaccharide response with structure is minimal, especially among sets of similar oligosaccharides such as those found on many glycoproteins.....
The Dionex ERS 500 Suppressor minimizes dispersion to deliver higher resolution separations, especially when coupled with Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ 4 µm based IC columns. The Dionex ERS 500 suppressor permits improved compatibility with a wider range of detection techniques including MS, ICP, ICP-MS etc. due to its improved backpressure resilience. Additionally, the Dionex ERS 500 suppressor precludes the need for periodic chemical regeneration, allowing for greater ease of use and reproducibility.....
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today launched its new online automation system configuration tool, the Thermo Scientific iAutomate. As a self-serve, free-to-use tool, iAutomateTM is designed to reduce the time associated with configuring and trialing an automation set-up. Users can quickly and easily build their own system to meet individual application or process requirements or modify an existing system around the Thermo Scientific Orbitor RS plate mover. This allows for lab- or office-based access for automation optimization and efficient online estimating....
The transaction, which was approved by both companies’ boards of directors, will create an unrivaled leader in serving research, specialty diagnostics and applied markets. The combination builds on both companies’ technological strengths to accelerate results for life sciences customers working in proteomics, genomics and cell biology...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has introduced the Thermo Scientific TriPlus 300 Headspace Autosampler, designed for fast start-up, high productivity, and flexibility for analyzing organic volatiles. Throughput of this new valve-and-loop headspace autosampler is enhanced by its 120-vial sample tray capacity and large 18-vial incubation oven overlap capacity, enabling long, unattended high-throughput runs....
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has introduced the next generation of its gold-standard Chromeleon chromatography data system (CDS), which now supports mass spectrometry along with mainstream front-end separation techniques in the same software package. Thermo Scientific Dionex Chromeleon 7.2 CDS bridges the gap between gas, liquid, or ion chromatography and mass spectrometry to offer enterprise-wide gains in laboratory productivity....
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, have featured a number of new chromatography consumables during Pittcon 2013, being held in Philadelphia from March 17-21, 2013. Among them are several columns designed for improved analysis of chemical compounds. The company has added five phases to its family of Thermo Scientific Accucore solid core HPLC columns...
This new polymeric column is packed with 10 μm diameter non-porous beads featuring a cross-linked structure to ensure long column life and stability from pH 0–14 at all concentrations of buffer salts. Advantages of this column include simple, isocratic separations, gradient compatibility, and sample derivatization is not required. The column should be of interest to researchers and chemists in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical markets...
Application Note (AN) 1046: Determination of Phenylurea Compounds in Tap Water and Bottled Green Tea demonstrates that use of on-line solid-phase extraction(SPE) and ultraviolet detection eliminates the need for expensive and time-consuming off-line SPE. Phenylurea compounds are widely used as agricultural pesticides. Due to their slow degradation, they are frequently detected in surface waters at concentrations above 0.1 μg/L, which is higher than the European Commission’s drinking water limit often used as a quality standard for natural water...
By using 4 µm resin particles, this hydroxide-selective column produces more efficient peaks and better resolution making analysis easier and more reliable. The smaller particles also produce higher system back pressure, and, note that to take advantage of the fast runs at elevated flow rates (0.030 mL/min), a high pressure capillary IC system, such as the Thermo Scientific Dionex ICS-5000+ HPIC or the Thermo Scientific Dionex ICS-4000 HPIC is required...
From February 25th- March 1st, more than 680 delegates attended the conference representing 21 countries and 66 companies. The four-day event included an exhibition showcase with 69 booths featuring products from Fisher Scientific and other leading suppliers. The event also featured a gala dinner where winning suppliers received their Excellence Awards..
The UltiMate 3000 BioRS system has an extensive selection of modules that supports high resolution separations for R&D and also high throughput analyses for QA/QC on the same platform, at pressures up to 15,000 psi. Options include wide selections of pumps, detection techniques, fraction collectors, and autosamplers. The platform is designed for easy method transfer between different stages of pharmaceutical product development and production....
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has introduced new and improved AcroSeal® packaging designed for air- and moisture-sensitive Acros Organics reagents and solvents. The new packaging better maintains chemical integrity, reducing the cost associated with purchasing replacement products. Ideal for aggressive solvents and reagents, the adhesive-free AcroSeal packaging significantly reduces the rate of moisture uptake and the risk of contamination in tests comparing tetrahyrofuran in the new AcroSeal packaging and in a competitor’s packaging...
This free poster features drawings of crimp vials, screw thread vials, snap cap vials and associated inserts and also includes associated headspace and shell vials. The poster makes it very simple to identify a vial by visually matching it up with a vial drawing. Along with vials drawings are confirmed and accurate volumes for all vials and inserts...
The columns are optimized for determining molecular weight distribution and characterization of water soluble polymers used in a wide range of products found in pharmaceuticals, medicines, cosmetics, food and industrial processes. Two columns with different pore sizes offer wide linear range of 100 to 1,000,000 Daltons....
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the new Thermo Scientific VisionTracker database software for more accurate and efficient management, tracking and retrieval of laboratory samples. VisionTracker™ was showcased at Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 2013...
Dr. Dietrich Hilke, Head of Laboratory, Sanofi-Aventis, Deutschland GmbH, Frankfurt, and his team participated in the planning, testing, and evaluation of a new GC platform. Dr. Hilke’s laboratory analyzes 500 to 700 sample batches per year in a regulated environment for quality control of excipients, drug substances, and drug products. The team was able to directly transfer existing methods to the new GC system thus saving large amounts of time and effort....
The detector, used in combination with the Thermo Scientific Dionex ICS-4000 ion chromatography system, is well suited for analysis of polyphosphates by environmental testing laboratories, organic acids in the food and beverage industry and amines in chemicals. It offers an easy-to-use alternative to traditional conductivity detectors for peak identification, peak purity analysis and quantification, while generally providing more information...
Histological examination is considered the gold standard for detection, diagnosis and characterization of many clinical conditions, and producing suitable sections for microscopic examination constitutes one of the primary skills of the histologist...
The breakthrough ClipTip interlocking technology locks tips securely into place to deliver an airtight seal on every channel. With a light touch, each tip is ‘clipped’ securely on the F1-ClipTip pipette, and will only release when ejected regardless of application pressure...
Choose between a polished stainless steel interior with copper shelving, or the complete copper interior design...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ UltiMate™ 3000 Electrochemical Detector, making the benefits of UHPLC separation available with electrochemical detection. Electrochemical detection delivers: the high analytical sensitivity needed to measure neurotransmitters, the robustness for analyzing pharmaceutical compounds, and the selectivity for characterizing complex samples such as supplements, beverages, and biological samples...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that its SOLA Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) cartridges and plates have won the GIT Innovation Award 2012 in Catergory D. The G.I.T InnovationsAward honors innovative new products and solutions for laboratory and process technology...
This application kit is designed to streamline and accelerate sample preparation, handling and analysis using a verified protocol for EPA Method 539, “Determination of Hormones in Drinking Water by Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) and Liquid Chromatography Electrospray Ionization Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-ESI-MS/MS).”..
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, introduces Thermo Scientific TraceFinder software version 2.1 for routine, high analytical throughput analysis of gas and liquid chromatography data. The software now supports Thermo Scientific non-mass spectrometry detectors, and this detector-agnostic package is designed for the quantitative and qualitative review of data for routine analyses...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the new Thermo Scientific Sorvall LYNX superspeed centrifuge series, delivering productivity, safety and reliability to maximise everyday centrifuge use in shared laboratory settings...
Benefit from innovative features including advanced electrodeionization (EDI) capabilities, a flexible remote dispenser and the convenience to easily order complete systems with one part number. This new comprehensive water purification portfolio offers you versatile ASTM Type I, Type II and reverse osmosis (RO) water systems for applications such as producing nuclease-free water for molecular biology experiments or water to run a glassware washer...
In Nature Methods the group of Albert Heck of Utrecht University introduces a new mass spectrometer based on Orbitrap™ technology. This high-sensitive instrument might play a crucial role in the development and use of therapeutic antibodies. The Heck group, in close collaboration with the research group of Alexander Makarov of Thermo Fisher, the inventor of the Orbitrap analyzer, show that protein assemblies of molecular weights over 1 million Da can be analyzed with very high analytical resolving power and exquisite sensitivity down to detection of single ions...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the Thermo Scientific Acclaim Trinity Q1 HPLC column, designed to facilitate high-resolution and high-throughput trace analysis of the herbicides diquat and paraquat in plants by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometery (LC-MS)...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has been selected to supply compounds from its Maybridge Ro3 2500 Diversity Fragment Library to a leading fragment-based drug discovery firm based in the Netherlands. ZoBio, a spin-off of Leiden University, focuses on the development and commercialization of biophysical technologies that enable new approaches to drug development and selected the Maybridge fragment library on the recommendation of Dr. Edward Zartler, CEO of Quantum Tessera Consulting LLC...
The new Titration/IC system features a single software package that integrates a METTLER TOLEDO Excellence titrator with liquid handler and two IC systems into a system that generates unified reports. Single point instrument control and data reporting reduces operating complexity, which can reduce costs compared to operating the workflow as separate analytical systems. Samples are handled only once and results are reported automatically in a single report. IC analysis is performed simultaneously with titration for a completed analysis in as quickly as 20 minutes...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the launch of its new Fisher Chemical and Fisher BioReagents Laboratory Reagents Handbook, an essential, easy-to-use reference guide for one-stop access to its comprehensive laboratory reagent ranges. The new Fisher Chemical and Fisher BioReagents Laboratory Reagents Handbook features 250 new products, including an extended range of OptimaTM liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LC/MS) solvents and high-purity acids for trace elemental analysis, microbiology media and modifying enzymes...
KingFisher® purification technology ensures improved sample quality for better downstream analyses. Giving you excellent reproducibility and performance, the family of KingFisher systems can boost the productivity and efficiency of your applications. The KingFisher Duo, KingFisher Flex or KingFisher mL, together with KingFisher Kits, consumables and BindIt software deliver unparalleled performance. The KingFisher family provides the flexibility to meet your personal throughput and application requirements, with a choice of processing volumes...
The Thermo Scientific Automation Pipette Tip App is a quick and easy way to find the best pipette tips for your automated liquid handling instrument. Simply select the criteria that meet your needs and the app will identify the most suitable automation pipette tip, along with its part number and description...
Application Note 1005: Gentamicin Sulfate Assay by HPLC with Charged Aerosol Detection demonstrates that this approach is faster than previously published methods, with excellent separation between the gentamicin congeners and resolution of many impurities that can be present in fermentation-manufactured products....
Application Note 296, Assay of Fuel-Grade Butanol for Total and Potential Sulfate and Total Chloride Per ASTM D7328-07
The RFIC system enhances the level of automation and improves ease of use as well as inter- and intralaboratory data reproducibility.Application Note 1003: Determination of Trace Sodium in Cranberry Powder demonstrates use of electrolytic eluent generation with our cation-exchange column (Thermo Fisher Dionex IonPac CS12A column) and suppressed conductivity detection
The agreement, a broad collaboration between Thermo Fisher scientists and Princeton scientists includes: engaging in research, sharing samples and data that could lead to development of better techniques, exchanging ideas and opinions about improving instrument and software performance, ongoing discourse about current technology issues and publishing new methodologies and scientific advances...
Technical Note 708, Thermo Scientific Dionex Chromeleon 7 Chromatography Data System Software, outlines the many features of the software that are designed specifically to perform automated SST...
This compilation of more than 230 application notes, case studies, validated methods, webinars and technical posters by industry experts is designed to help food science professionals master routine and special challenges. This highly-practical repository covers: allergens, authenticity and traceability, beverage and drinking water, chemical contaminants, food processing, microbiological organisms, non-targeted screening, physical contaminants, quality control and trace elements...
Application Note 278: UHPLC Determination of Sialic Acids with Fluorescence Detection demonstrates that the sensitivity of fluorescence detection easily allows straightforward determination of sialic acids in the pmol range...
Application Note 1001: Quantitative Determination of Bisphosphonate Pharmaceuticals and Excipients by Capillary IC-MS uses a Thermo Scientific Dionex IonPac AS18-Fast capillary anion-exchange column to achieve chromatographic retention and resolution for target analytes. The elimination of derivatization steps simplifies the workflow and improves method throughput...
The significance of histological examination in the classification and diagnosis of clinical conditions is reliant on the expertise of the histology laboratory in managing the wide spectrum of specimen types submitted for analysis. From receipt of the tissue sample to presentation of a slide for microscopic examination, histologists must consider the composition of the specimen to effectively determine how it should be handled...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science,has introduced the Thermo Scientific UltiMate 3000 XRS UHPLC system. This newest member of the Thermo Scientific UltiMate 3000 UHPLC+ family offers new UHPLC capabilities in solvent delivery and sample handling with a wide range of detector options for high-throughput laboratories.
Fluorescence method development is much more complex compared to other optical detectors such as UV or refractive index detection. For optimum results, it is important to optimize the different parameters in a systematic way. The 16-page guide explains fluorescence theory and its effects on experimental results during method development. It also demonstrates how to benefit from the unique features of our fluorescence detectors...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has expanded its portfolio of Thermo Scientific Accucore columns with a range of columns for biomolecule separations. Available in analytical, micro and nano formats, the new AccucoreTM 150-C18 and Accucore 150-C4 columns are designed to improve protein and peptide assay robustness by enhancing peak capacity and run times at moderate operating pressures...
The method described in Application Note 282: Rapid and Sensitive Determination of Biofuel Sugars by Ion Chromatography requires minimal sample pretreatment and uses a Dionex CarboPac SA10 anion-exchange column with electrolytically generated hydroxide eluent and high-performance anion-exchange chromatography with pulsed amperometric detection (HPAE-PAD).
Finnpipette Digital offers 10 single channel and 7 multichannel models, with the following key features and benefits: 
This durable and flexible, high quality plastic labware can withstand the rigor of laboratory conditions where traditional glass labware often can't. Because plastic labware won't shatter, this reduces the risk of valuable solutions being lost or hazardous material being released, lowering the potential for injury to personnel in busy laboratory environments. Additionally, large labware items including high volume bottles and cylinders are much lighter in weight than glass equivalents, which lessens the risk of breakage or physical stress...
With Thermo Scientific automation pipette tips, choose from the widest range of tips compatible with a variety of instruments. Our tips are validated on the actual instrument for which they are created and meet the instrument manufacturer's specifications. Through rigorous quality control standards, we ensure accurate and precise performance, focusing on tip straightness and a low Coefficient of Variation (%CV)...
Application Note 1002: Determination of Tartaric Acid in Tolterodine Tartrate Drug Products by IC with Suppressed Conductivity Detection demonstrates that these methods are accurate and reproducible, with analysis times as low as 10 minutes. Both approaches use an electrolytic suppressor, which eliminates the time and effort to prepare dilute sulfuric acid regenerant...
The ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS) method described in Application Note 294: Simultaneous Analysis of Water-Soluble Vitamins in Vitamin-Enriched Beverages and Multivitamin Dietary Supplements by UHPLC-MS/MS was optimized for total resolution of all target analytes on a reversed-phase (RP) C30 column with a rapid separation LC (RSLC) system and a triple stage quadrupole mass spectrometer. Accurate quantitative measurements for vitamins are required to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance as well as to monitor vitamin intake...
Application Note 285: Determination of Succinic, Glutaric, and Adipic Acids as Quality Control of Cyclohexone Production demonstrates use of our liquid chromatography system (Thermo Scientific Dionex UltiMateTM 3000 RSLC system) with organic acid analytical column (Thermo Scientific AcclaimTM OA column) and mass spectrometry (MS) detection to achieve a fast baseline separation of these three dibasic acids with good resolution values (Rs ≥ 2.6)...
The novel approach developed by Covance application chemists uses microwave-assisted acid hydrolysis followed by enzymatic treatment and quantitation by high performance anion-exchange chromatography and pulsed amperometric detection (HPAED-PAD) using a Thermo Scientific Dionex ion chromatography system and carbohydrate analytical columns (Thermo Scientific Dionex CarboPac columns)...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is pleased to announce a new application for the determination of nitrite and nitrate in milk by ion chromatography (IC) with suppressed conductivity detection using in-line sample preparation. Application Note 279: Time Savings and Improved Reproducibility of Nitrate and Nitrite Ion Chromatography Determination in Milk Samples describes the method where the prepared sample is separated on the high-capacity Thermo Scientific Dionex IonPac TM AS20 hydroxide-selective anion-exchange column to resolve nitrite and nitrate from the remaining sample components...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the Thermo Scientific Exactive Plus system, the company's latest benchtop liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) system for high-throughput screening, identification and quantification of compounds in complex matrices. Powered by Thermo Scientific Orbitrap technology,..
Thermo Fisher Scientific is pleased to announce a new method that uses high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) combined with charged aerosol detection (CAD) to enable improved quantitation of triterpene content in gotu kola. Low-wavelength UV detection commonly used for triterpene analysis often results in strongly sloping baselines, and interferences from minor components can adversely affect quantitation. Customer Application Note (CAN) 111: Determination of Triterpenes in Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola) by HPLC-CAD demonstrates that charged aerosol detection minimizes these interferences and improves the baseline, thereby enabling improved quantitation of triterpenes in gotu kola...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has supplied a revolutionary robotic system at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis, MO. Researchers will use the Yeast 1 Hybrid solution to automate the interactions of plant genomes with their transcription factors. By understanding the control of plant growth and response to stresses such as drought, flooding or cold, the lab aims to gain information necessary to improve crops and meet the demands of a growing and changing population...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has introduced three new ultrapure Fisher Chemical Optima® Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS) grade reagents that modify the mobile phase to minimize background noise and enhance MS detection. Designed for use with the existing ultrapure Optima LC/MS solvent range, the new reagents, comprising ammonium formate, ammonium acetate and acetic acid, improve chromatographic peak shape and provide stable analyte signals in a MS detector. Available in a variety of convenient pack sizes, these highly pure new additives ensure accurate and reliable results in LC/MS applications...
Thermo Fisher Scientific is pleased to announce a new method that uses the Thermo Scientific Dionex Corona CAD Charged Aerosol Detector to provide a reliable alternative to low-wavelength UV detection. Customer Application Note (CAN) 112: Determination of Ginsenosides in Panax ginseng by HPLC-CAD demonstrates that charged aerosol detection does not overrespond to strong chromophores, thereby reducing interferences. Baseline slopes are not as pronounced or as variable, making peak area determinations more reliable...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the availability of the new Thermo Scientific Nalgene Rapid-Flow Filter, which enables faster filtration of cell-culture media. All Thermo Scientific Nalgene filter units and bottle-top filters will now incorporate the Nalgene Rapid-FlowTM membrane support system. The Nalgene Rapid-Flow design maintains membrane stability, providing better performance and increased flow rates for faster throughput of media...
Thermo Fisher Scientific is pleased to announce a new combined method for the accurate determination of organic acids in a wastewater sample. Application Note 291: Determination of Organic Acids in Wastewater Using Ion-Exclusion Chromatography and On-Line Carbonate Removal
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has introduced a unique range of Fisher Chemical UHPLC Gradient Grade Solvents that minimize baseline noise and reduce pump blockages, even at high pressures. The new solvents, comprising acetonitrile, methanol and water, have been designed for use with the Ultra High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (UHPLC) pump to ensure maximum sensitivity and resolution for high-speed, high-throughput applications. Filtered to an exceptionally low level of just 0.1 µm, this removes even the finest particles that may block the pump and valve under high pressure, thereby saving time, money and effort, as well as syringe filters...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS50 FT-IR spectrometer, the first research-grade FT-IR with one-touch operation. Building on the industry-leading reputation of the Magna, Nexus and Nicolet 6700 spectrometers, the Nicolet iS50 features purpose-built accessories and integrated analytical software capabilities to provide a truly all-in-one materials analysis platform that helps laboratories solve analytical challenges with unprecedented ease...
Thermo Fisher Scientific is pleased to announce a new approach using high-performance anion-exchange ( HPAE) chromatography with pulsed amperometric detection (PAD) for the determination of carbohydrates in extracts from instant coffee and green coffee beans. Application Note 280: Carbohydrate in Coffee: AOAC Method 995.13 vs a New Fast Ion Chromatography Method
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced new Maybridge Chiral Resolution Screening and Purification Kits to give organic chemists simple and rapid access to optically pure chiral compounds from their racemic mixtures. Identifying the best separation conditions under which a target compound can be isolated with optimal yield and purity can take days, or even weeks. The new portfolio of ready-to-use kits reduces development time to just one day, with as little as 0.4mmol of racemate required...
The new Thermo Scientific Laboratory Consumables Catalog provides you with a comprehensive product portfolio, including Thermo Scientific NalgeneTM, NuncTM and Matrix products. Designed as a resource that helps you find the appropriate product to meet the requirements of virtually any application, this easy-to-use, interactive catalog is available online or alternatively as a mobile app from the iTunes App Store or Android Market. Committed to providing you with the highest possible standards, the portfolio of laboratory consumables maintains consistent, repeatable and reliable results, every time...
The complete range of Thermo Scientific Multidrop microplate dispensers provides a high-speed and convenient solution for automated dispensing of a broad liquid volume range, eliminating the need for manual pipetting. Dispensing reagents, buffers, media and live cells, the dispensers can rapidly fill a variety of microplate types and formats. For instance you can fill a 384-well plate with 5 µL, in just 5 seconds. With precise and accurate performance, the easy to use dispensers ensure reproducible results. This, coupled with the ability to rapidly fill wells, leads to enhanced throughput, leaving more time for you to undertake demanding research tasks...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is pleased to announce an economical new method that uses high-performance liquid chromatography ( HPLC) with charged aerosol and UV detections to determine steviol glycosides in consumer sweeteners. Application Note 293: Steviol Glycoside Determination by HPLC with Charged Aerosol and UV Detections Using the Acclaim Trinity P1 Column
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has launched the Thermo Scientific Titan3 and Target2 ranges of single-use syringe filters for sample preparation. These more robust syringe filters significantly enhance sample preparation workflow by accommodating greater burst pressures and providing exceptional flow-through characteristics. Previously supplied as the SUN-Sri TITAN2 and National Scientific Target ranges, these filter units have been enhanced by Thermo Fisher to offer improved reliability and performance, including an improved housing design that prevents leakage during filtration...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is pleased to announce an efficient, comprehensive HPLC QC method using an Acclaim Phenyl-1 Column for the separation of all six main active components of Caulis Lonicerae, an important traditional Chinese medicine. To regulate this natural treatment used for acute fever, headache, respiratory infection, and epidemic diseases, the Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China (PPRC) requires two different methods, which combined only identify two main target components...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the 50th anniversary of its Maybridge chemistry products, a continually evolving line of bioactive molecules to accelerate drug discovery and development. The Maybridge line is a comprehensive range of highly innovative and diverse drug-like molecules and compound libraries for traditional drug-discovery screening, as well as fragment-based programs...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is pleased to announce a simple, fast (< 10 min per injection) isocratic method for the determination of phytic acid (as phytate) in soybeans and black sesame seeds by using a hydroxide-selective column combined with a Reagent-FreeTM ion chromatography (RFICTM) system, as described in Application Note 295, Determination of Phytic Acid in Soybeans and Black Sesame Seeds. The RFIC system eliminated the required time and possible errors associated with manual eluent preparation and the method was shown to be accurate and reproducible for these two samples, and should be applicable to other food samples...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced Thermo Scientific CONNECTS for the Paperless Lab, a combined methodology, technology and services offering that transforms laboratories into tightly integrated paperless environments. Thermo Fisher will showcase CONNECTSTM in Thermo Scientific booth 
Thermo Fisher Scientific is pleased to announce a technical note describing procedures and practices that help chromatographers get the most out of their capillary ion-chromatography system. Technical Note 113: Practical Guidance for Using Capillary Anion Chromatography presents tips and techniques that will help ensure that good chromatographic results are obtained as system volumes are reduced for capillary IC...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the Thermo Scientific MaxQ High Performance (HP) Orbital Digital Shakers. Consisting of open air and incubated bench-top models and incubated or refrigerated floor models, the MaxQ® HP Shaker range is ideal for sensitive cultures...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today unveiled the Thermo Scientific Dionex AS-AP Sample Conductivity and pH Accessory. This new optional feature for the Dionex AS-AP autosampler streamlines IC workflows by automating conductivity and pH measurements before injecting samples onto an IC system with the help of Thermo Scientific Dionex Chromeleon conditional statements...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has created a free iPhone and Android app for the selection of Thermo Scientific Nalgene bottles, carboys and vials. Based on their specific laboratory needs, users simply insert a Nalgene® catalog number or search terms and the intuitive app recommends the most appropriate container from our extensive inventory of almost 700 choices. Results are based on the specific properties for chemical resistance, autoclavability, inertness, temperature tolerance and a host of other parameters and certifications for the customers' individual lab activity...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that its Thermo Scientific Easy-nLC 1000 has received a Scientist's Choice Award from SelectScience, the leading online resource for applied chemists, clinical chemists and life scientists. The split-free, nano-flow liquid chromatograph is the readers' choice for Best New Separations Product. The award ceremony for the Scientists' Choice Award took place on the show floor at Pittcon 2012, being held from March 11-15, in Orlando...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that the Human Protein Atlas Project is using its Thermo Scientific HM355S automated microtome and Section Transfer System to create high-quality tissue sections during tissue microarray (TMA) production. As part of the project, and as an external TMA production service, Uppsala-based Science for Life Laboratory (SciLifeLab) tissue profiling group has cut more than 200,000 slides from over 1400 TMAs to date. To achieve this, SciLifeLab required a versatile microtome that would accommodate a variety of tissue types with a choice of manual and mechanised cutting. The HM355S met these needs...
Thermo Fisher Scientific is pleased to announce chromatography-focused social media communications for the benefit of customers and industry leaders. The channel, in its first phase, provides three communication tools to stay current in today's fast moving online world..
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today launched its new range of Thermo Scientific SOLA solid phase extraction (SPE) cartridges and plates. Using a proprietary design and manufacturing technique, SOLATM combines polyethylene frit materials and stationary phase components into one, uniform entity. As a result, these cartridges and plates deliver superior reproducibility, recovery and sensitivity and reduce the levels of contaminants and extractables within the sample eluate...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, released its 2012-2013 Thermo Scientific Chromatography Columns and Consumables catalog. The more comprehensive catalog is organized into four core segments: sample preparation, vials and closures, gas chromatography and liquid chromatography, and it combines all the latest product innovations, including those added after the recent Dionex acquisition, into a single, user-friendly portfolio...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, recently announced the winners of its Supplier Excellence Awards during its first pan European Fisher Scientific Sales Meeting, held in Estoril, Portugal. More than 750 delegates attended the Meeting...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, provides you with easy access to its GC Column Configurator, an iPhone and iPad optimized selection tool that enables you to choose the appropriate column for your chromatographic specifications. Access to the GC Column Configurator can be found on the Chromatography Resource Centre (CRC), or by simply searching "TraceGOLD" in iTunes. Just enter your current part number or column dimensions and this easy-to-use tool will find the corresponding Thermo Scientific GC column. These GC columns provide enhanced performance with ultra-low bleed, greater reproducibility and inertness for your applications...
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) are commonly used in diagnostic, as well as quality control laboratories. The assays are used for identifying and quantifying analytes using antibody-antigen reactions. Reducing background noise and variation is one of the challenges during the assay. To ensure reliable results with excellent accuracy and precision, while maximizing assay sensitivity, high quality washing and reading are essential. In addition, effortless result interpretation and reporting are crucial to day to day routine ELISAs...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has expanded its Thermo Scientific Nalgene 0.1 Micron PES Filter line with a new 1-liter unit, offering customers the broadest size selection on the market for 0.1 micron vacuum filtration of cell culture media to prevent mycoplasma contamination. The new unit incorporates a large 90 mm diameter membrane and a proprietary Rapid-FlowTM membrane support plate to facilitate rapid, high-capacity filtration rates...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that its Dionex ICS-5000 reagent-free ion chromatography system can be coupled with the Thermo Scientific XSERIES 2 ICP-Q-MS to create a proven IC-ICP-MS method for detecting trace elements, including levels of organic and inorganic arsenic in apple juice. A Consumer Reports investigation recently revealed elevated levels of arsenic in juice samples...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has introduced the Thermo Scientific Revco UxF Series of ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers. These innovative new freezers have been designed to provide laboratories with an energy efficient approach to cold storage. The Revco® UxF portfolio incorporates your choice of a high-performance or energy saving modes, which are easily selected by the user via the intuitive touch-screen interface...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, and PREMIER Biosoft, today announced an agreement to co-market PREMIER Biosoft's SimGlycan® software. The agreement aims to advance glycobiology by dramatically speeding the characterization of complex glycans through automated interpretation of the rich data produced by Thermo Scientific mass spectrometer systems...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced Maybridge HitFinderTM-Plus, a collection of 3,000 pre-plated drug-like screening compounds that is ideal for a variety of drug discovery programs. The new library expands the industry leading Maybridge HitFinder collection of 14,400 screening compounds and is available as an "add-on" for current HitFinder users at reduced upgrade fees.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the availability of a new technical library of liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) solutions for endocrine drug analysis in clinical research, including methods showcasing the ability of automated sample preparation and multiplexing to reduce sample preparation time and maximize mass spectrometer throughput...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, provides invaluable assistance with the HPLC Method Development Calculator to chromatographers looking to optimize methods with the latest column technologies. This interactive range of online tools is hosted on the Thermo Scientific Chromatography Resource Center and helps calculate initial conditions for gradient and isocratic methods. In addition, an LC column selection tool is provided to assist in the choice of the appropriate column for any application.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, recently introduced its portfolio of Thermo Scientific Revco UxF Series ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers. Available in five sizes, with capacities from 421 to 949 liters (14.9 - 33.5 cubic feet), internal space is maximized, within a small laboratory footprint. In addition, the new design of the cabinet and its vacuum panel insulation allow up to 70,000 2 mL tubes or 118,300 1 mL Thermo Scientific Cryobank tubes to be stored at any one time. Providing advanced temperature uniformity throughout the internal chamber, usable space is maximized, making it the ideal choice for any space restricted laboratories...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the availability of a new technical library of LC-MS solutions for water analysis, including application information on the detection of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) and pesticides.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today launched the Thermo Scientific Laboratory Products Catalog, an interactive resource linking customers to a broad portfolio of liquid handling and consumables products. This catalog is available online in a searchable format for immediate use on any iPhone or iPad, and it can be downloaded for offline use at any time...
Thermo Scientific* Sorvall RC 12BP Plus large capacity centrifuge offers a complete processing system for high-throughput, large volume blood banking and bioprocessing applications. The Sorvall RC 12BP Plus offers a unique set of benefits - dependability, maximum versatility, superior throughput and volume, along with simplicity, efficiency, and compliance.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a new comprehensive method that uses triple quadrupole GC-MS/MS to achieve lower levels of detection of volatile nitrosamines (VNA) in tobacco. The new method allows environmental laboratories, tobacco companies and government agencies to efficiently separate VNAs while lowering detection limits...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that the University of California (UC), San Diego, Division of Nephrology/Hypertension has implemented a Thermo Scientific NanoDrop 3300 Fluorospectrometer as the fluorescent detection system for mouse glomerular filtration rate (GFR) determination. The Thermo Scientific NanoDrop 3300 Fluorospectrometer offers a reliable micro-volume fluorescent platform for repeated determination of GFR in conscious mice to assess their renal function without surgical procedures...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, helps you to decrease your time to market with its custom coating service. The complete custom coating capabilities of MicroWell plates are detailed in the new interactive and searchable Thermo Scientific immunoassay plate guide. Thermo Fisher Scientific's proven strengths in surface treatment, surface capabilities and production enables you to improve your output, with shorter lead times. Furthermore, each plate undergoes strict quality control in a certified facility to ensure high quality and consistency throughout the entire process...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced new Thermo Scientific Matrix Amber 2D barcoded tubes, expanding its sizeable sample storage product portfolio to offer protection of light-sensitive samples. Available in 0.5 and 1.0 mL sizes, these sterile, DNase/RNase-free tubes are composed of Virgin Class IV Medical Grade Polypropylene with added amber color to safeguard samples from potentially detrimental ultraviolet (UV) light while still allowing users to gauge liquid levels inside the tube...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the new Thermo Scientific µDrop Plate for the quick and easy measurement of samples down to 2 µL. The µDropTM Plate provides a straightforward way of analyzing up to 16 microliter-scale samples simultaneously. The fixed light path of the plate allows direct calculation of nucleic acid concentrations of the samples. Furthermore, users can detect dsDNA from a few micrograms to a few milligrams per milliliter, without needing to perform any dilutions...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the Thermo Scientific Dense Storage system for low-temperature storage of biological samples and solutions. The system combines 1 mL Thermo Scientific Nunc CryoBank tubes with the new 13 x 13 tube dividers and NuncTM CryoBoxes. This novel Dense Storage format effectively doubles existing storage capacity, which can reduce costs by up to 50 percent while decreasing energy use...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. the world leader in serving science, today announced that the Center for Experimental Bioinformatics (CEBI) at the University of Southern Denmark is using Thermo Scientific nano-ultra high performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) technology to accelerate productivity and improve efficiencies during its proteomics research. Implementation of the Thermo Scientific EASY-nLC 1000 has enabled 34 percent more peptide and 22 percent more protein identifications within the CEBI laboratory...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the Thermo Scientific TriPlus RSH Autosampler featuring exceptional precision, flexibility and productivity in sampling solutions. Compatible with Thermo Scientific GC and GC/MS systems, the autosampler sets new standards in automation and provides advanced liquid handling cycles that enable automated functionality beyond traditional liquid, headspace and solid-phase microextraction (SPME) injections...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that it has supplied a Thermo Scientific KingFisher Flex magnetic particle processor to Labor Krone and IMOLTEC (University of Applied Sciences, Bielefeld), Germany to enable research into H1N1 screening. Using the advanced flexibility and high-speed processing capabilities of the KingFisher Flex, Dr. Carsten Tiemann, head of the department, was able to streamline high-throughput workflows and optimize turnaround time for a highly efficient protocol...
Fisher Scientific, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the opening of a new pipette service laboratory in Loughborough. The pipette service laboratory provides complete service, repair and calibration for a range of Thermo Scientific Matrix pipettes including Impact I and II, multi and single channel. Calibration can either be standard or set to manufacturers' unique specifications upon request. The laboratory also offers "as found" service for pipettes that are used for GMP work...
The new range of Thermo Scientific Heratherm benchtop heating and drying ovens, and microbiological incubators has been designed to provide ultimate sample protection; we make maintaining your sample integrity our obsession. There is a choice of General Protocol, Advanced Protocol and Advanced Protocol Security models available as well as a Compact microbiological incubator model - differentiated by various features and benefits to best fit your application requirements. Sizes range from 60 to 180 liters, featuring a small laboratory footprint without compromising on internal capacity...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that its new Thermo Scientific STP 420ES Tissue Processor for high-throughput tissue processing has been independently validated for xylene-free protocols. Scientists at the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust confirmed the successful application of a standard xylene-free protocol on the STP 420ES. The tissue processor delivered quality results using existing protocols, with the exception of the requirement for a lower temperature of 65°C, not 85°C, for the initial wax step...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has introduced the Thermo Scientific Revco UxF Series of ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers, its latest innovation in sample protection. The easy-to-use intuitive on-board computer incorporates an icon-driven touch-screen control panel for quick and easy access to a host of monitoring and control information. With a unique visual display, users can also gain an at-a-glance understanding of the health of the entire freezer, and thus the stored samples...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that the Moulder Center for Drug Discovery Research at Temple University's School of Pharmacy has selected the company's Maybridge screening libraries to identify compounds that might be useful in treating health problems as diverse as Alzheimer's disease, cancer and drug dependency...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the Thermo Scientific CV2000 automated aliquoting liquid handler. This newly developed, second-generation platform enhances laboratory efficiency through workflow automation. The CV2000TM can accurately dispense liquid volumes from 100-875 µL and process up to 1000 samples per hour. With its robotic arm and rotary height sensors, it fits easily into automated workflows to boost sample throughput...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that it has developed a new precise and reliable method for elemental analysis of oil samples in the petrochemical industry. The innovative method uses the Thermo Scientific ARL PERFORM'X X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometer to create a flexible and high-performance solution that is capable of reaching detection limits of below 0.5 parts per million (ppm). The new method, which covers a wide range of applications including the analysis of sulfur in oil and lead in gasoline, is detailed in an application note entitled "Analysis of Oils," available to download free-of-charge...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a new informatics solution specifically developed for laboratory professionals working in water and environmental testing laboratories. The Thermo Scientific Water and Environmental LIMS is preconfigured to enable customers to comply with water and environmental regulatory guidelines and requirements, and it is built on the comprehensive functionality provided by the company's flagship laboratory information management system, Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS. The company will showcase the Water and Environmental LIMS at Thermo Scientific booth during WEFTEC 2011...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the Thermo Scientific TraceGOLD GC Column with SafeGuard, which combines an analytical gas chromatography (GC) column with a built-in guard column. The SafeGuard feature extends the life of the analytical column without compromising its chromatographic performance. Available in a range of guard column lengths and analytical column specifications...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, highlights its wide range of technical chromatography videos, available to watch on the Thermo Scientific Chromatography Resource Center (CRC). Giving instant access to the chromatography experience and expertise of Thermo Fisher Scientific, these videos contain updates and technical explanations of topical issues in HPLC, GC and SPE. The full portfolio of presentations, hosted on the Chromatography videos channel, is accessible to view via the CRC homepage...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that the Chemical and Veterinary Analytical Institute Münsterland-Emscher-Lippe (CVUA-MEL) has standardized on Thermo Scientific LC-MS and GC-MS systems for routine analyses of contaminants in food, feed and human samples. The CVUA-MEL requires extremely high resolution and highly sensitive instruments that can analyze small molecular weight contaminants in samples quickly and accurately and to the lowest limits of detection (LOD)...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the Thermo Scientific SecureSette, a new cassette for histology laboratories that reduces embedding time by 50 percent. The innovative design of new SecureSetteTM cassettes makes embedding extremely simple; tissues are orientated during grossing and the cassette is not opened during embedding. An integral sponge securely holds tissue in place during processing which not only improves orientation, but also reduces the time spent re-embedding incorrectly aligned samples by more than half...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the launch of a new Total Nitrogen and Total Sulfur (TN/TS) analyzer, which features an innovative direct injection design providing the capacity to analyze both heavy and light hydrocarbons without changing introduction modules. As a result of the versatility, precision and accuracy offered by the Thermo Scientific iPRO 5000 series analyzer, scientists in petrochemical and commercial testing laboratories, oil refineries, R&D centers and chemical plants...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the Thermo Scientific S1 Pipet Filler. The lightweight, cordless design of the S1 Pipet Filler enables fast and efficient pipetting over longer periods of time with maximum comfort...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced its Thermo Scientific Nunc online plate selector guide, a fast and easy-to-use tool for users to select the correct plate format for their applications. Choosing the right plate surface for cell- and protein-based assays can optimize resulting data while increasing lab efficiency. The new plate selector guide enables users to enter their selection criteria and view the range of Thermo Scientific Nunc plates that match their requirements...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has launched its new Thermo Scientific KingFisher nucleic acid purification kits. The kits are specifically designed and optimized to enhance throughput when used with the Thermo Scientific KingFisher magnetic particle processors. In order to provide users with instant access to additional product information, the full brochure is easily downloadable from the Thermo Scientific website...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the launch of a new imaging attenuated total reflectance (ATR) accessory offering enhanced spatial resolution and high speed data acquisition capabilities for Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) chemical imaging applications. The Thermo Scientific imaging ATR accessory has been designed to seamlessly and effortlessly integrate with the Thermo Scientific range of FT-IR microscopes to enable efficient, fast and reliable chemical imaging of challenging samples...
The complete range of Thermo Scientific Multidrop microplate dispensers provides effortless solutions for dispensing a broad liquid volume range. With the ability to fill a variety of microplate types and formats with reagents, buffers, media and live cells, you have the ability to fill a 384-well plate with 5 µL, in just 5 seconds. This fast dispensing saves valuable laboratory time, while increasing productivity and eliminating assay variation. Designed for ease of use, these flexible and precise instruments offer unrivalled levels of performance and accuracy to meet all dispensing requirements...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the Thermo Scientific Servo and Servo+ ranges of sample preparation solutions for drugs of abuse testing. These dedicated solid phase extraction (SPE) solutions enable analysts to isolate drug compounds from complex biological samples. The ServoTM portfolio covers total drug screening and specific testing for tetrahydrocanabinol (THC), opiates, amphetamines, phenylcyclohexylpiperidine (phencyclidine, PCP) and cocaine...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a new software module to enable high-precision and automated analysis of precious metals and high concentration elements. The Thermo Scientific iTEVA Precision software seamlessly integrates with the Thermo Scientific iCAP 6000 Series of inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometers (ICP-OES) to deliver analytical results with high precision...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced its new Thermo Scientific Nunc barcode configurator, an online tool that provides an easy, convenient way to design and order custom barcoded Nunc plates online. With the ability to specify the number of digits, code type, prefixes or suffixes and label location via a simple step-by-step user interface at www.thermoscientific.com/barcodeconfigurator, visitors to the site can build a barcoding label scheme to best suit their application needs...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the Thermo Scientific STP 420ES Tissue Processor for high-throughput tissue processing. This new tissue processor enables faster turnaround times for same-day diagnosis and leaner workflows through operational flexibility...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that it is a 2011 winner of Microsoft Corporation's Life Sciences Innovation Awards. This is the fourth consecutive year that the company has been recognized by Microsoft, demonstrating Thermo Fisher's leading position as a provider of innovative enterprise informatics solutions to the life sciences industry...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the release of Thermo Scientific Bioservative, a sample preservation matrix that does not require refrigeration. BioservativeTM ensures the cell viability of microbiological samples for up to seven days and delays the breakdown of RNA, DNA and peptides within a sample for up to 26 days...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. the world leader in serving science, today announced that its collaboration with the Health Protection Agency (HPA) in the U.K. has led to a significant development in mapping the proteome of the organism responsible for the recent E. coli outbreak in Europe. Using Thermo Scientific LTQ Orbitrap mass spectrometry technology, HPA researchers have identified the protein toxins expressed by the deadly strain, which has resulted in 37 deaths and made nearly 3,400 people ill...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the launch of a new split-free, nano-flow UHPLC system. The Thermo Scientific EASY-nLC 1000 is the newest addition to the EASY-nLC family of nano-LC products. The EASY-nLC 1000 is unique in its ability to facilitate dedicated separation of biomolecules, such as proteins and peptides, at ultra-high pressures...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a highly sensitive ICP-MS solution for chromium measurement in drinking water, including the potentially carcinogenic hexavalent chromium (chromium VI). The Thermo Scientific XSERIES 2 ICP-MS is able to detect levels of chromium VI at less than 0.01 parts per billion (ppb), which is significantly lower than the current U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines of 0.5 ppb...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that IDG's Computerworld Honors Program has selected it as a 2011 Laureate. The annual award program honors organizations that create and use information technology to promote and advance public welfare, contribute to the greater good of society and change the world for the better...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has announced fundamentally redefined ion trap mass spectrometer capabilities with the introduction of its new dual-pressure linear ion trap system, the Thermo Scientific Velos Pro. With improved quantitative performance, faster scanning...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science has introduced a new milestone in OrbitrapTM technology, the Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Elite. The Orbitrap EliteTM hybrid mass spectrometer integrates Thermo Scientific's faster, more sensitive ion trap - the Thermo Scientific Velos Pro - with the company's new high-field Orbitrap and advanced signal processing technologies. The system offers outstanding resolving power of 240,000, previously available only on Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance (FTICR) mass spectrometers...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has announced the release of the Thermo Scientific Accucore HPLC column range. Founded on state-of-the-art Core Enhanced Technology and utilizing vast experience in phase bonding and packing, these columns provide a unique chromatography solution to enhance laboratory workflow and efficiency. Available in a wide range of stationary phase selectivities and compatible with almost any instrument, these columns give increased sensitivity and peak resolution, providing excellent return on investment...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today launched the new Thermo Scientific KingFisher Duo nucleic acid purification system. The low- to medium-throughput package, which includes the KingFisher® magnetic particle processor instrument, optimized DNA/RNA isolation kits, plastics consumables and the Thermo Scientific BindIt software, provides a flexible, fully-automated workflow. The fast, compact KingFisher Duo has a small benchtop footprint, making it ideal for space-restricted laboratories...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has introduced the Thermo Scientific Q Exactive high-performance benchtop quadrupole-Orbitrap LC-MS/MS. It is the first commercially available instrument to bring together quadrupole precursor selection and high-resolution accurate mass (HR/AM) OrbitrapTM mass analysis to deliver high confidence quantitative and qualitative (quan/qual) workflows...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the second version of the Pesticide Analyzer Method Reference, a unique reference guide that simplifies the analysis of an expanded number of pesticides in environmental and food samples. The new guide transforms the way pesticides and persistent organic pollutants (POPs), such as PCBs, PCDDs and PCDFs are analyzed. The newly revised, all-inclusive solution provides step-by-step information on using the QuEChERS extraction method, including all required consumables. In addition, the Pesticide Analyzer Reference assists users in method development for analyses of pesticides and POPs using the Thermo Scientific TSQ Quantum XLS triple quadrupole GC-MS/MS...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced a downloadable software protocol library for the Thermo Scientific Multiskan GO microplate spectrophotometer. There are currently 20 ready-made protocols available to cover a wide variety of photometric applications, including a broad range of ELISAs and protein and cell viability assay kits. The protocols are free to download and include all of the measurement and calculation parameters defined in the associated assay kit instructions...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that International Pharmaceutical Research Center (IPRC) has implemented Thermo Scientific Watson LIMS (laboratory information management system) to improve productivity of its Phase I clinical trials unit while enabling compliance with current regulatory requirements. Since the implementation of Watson LIMS at IPRC's Phase I unit, the company has benefited from significant productivity improvements...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced enhancements to its Antaris Industrial Gas System (IGS) that improve performance, speed, ease-of-use and sensitivity. The Antaris IGS now offers faster scan speeds (to 5 Hz at 0.5 cm-1 resolution) and enhanced electronic and communication capabilities to support more rapid scanning. Based on Thermo Fisher Scientific's renowned Nicolet 6700 Fourier transform interferometer, the Antaris IGS is an FTIR-based analyzer capable of monitoring dozens of gases simultaneously while providing accurate and fast multi-component gas analysis...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that the University of Dublin has purchased the Maybridge Ro3 Diversity Fragment library for use in a new drug discovery program. As an institution known for its world-class biomedical research, the University is the first organization in the Republic of Ireland to undertake a fragment-based screening programme. With possible applications in the fight against viral replication, bacterial infections and Alzheimer's disease, this research has the potential to provide significant therapeutic advances...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the new Thermo Scientific Fiberlite LEX rotor series, combining lower rotor mass for superior ergonomics with outstanding performance and safety. By taking the proven Fiberlite® carbon fiber rotor design to the next level, the Fiberlite F10-4x1000 LEX and Fiberlite F12-6x500 LEX rotors are the lightest of their kind...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a new upgrade program that includes the donation of reconditioned Thermo Scientific NanoDrop 1000 spectrophotometers to academic institutions in developing countries. Owners of a NanoDrop 1000 UV-Vis spectrophotometer can trade in their current instrument and receive a $1,500 credit with the purchase of a NanoDrop 2000 or NanoDrop 2000c UV-Vis spectrophotometer, plus a free one-year extended service plan. 
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the launch of a new compact atomic absorption (AA) spectrometer for dedicated and cost-effective graphite furnace analysis. The Thermo Scientific iCE 3300GF, the latest addition to the iCE 3000 Series range of AA spectrometers, is well-suited for economically conscious laboratories...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, offers a range of Thermo Scientific cryogenic freezers. Operating at uniform and stable cryogenic temperatures of -140°C and -150°C, these freezers offer a safer and more convenient method for the long-term storage of biological materials. At such low temperatures, metabolic activity is not known to occur, greatly increasing cell viability...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a new ultra-fast method for characterizing steel cleanness by analyzing inclusions using optical emission spectroscopy (OES). The method, which uses the Thermo Scientific Spark-DAT option on the Thermo Scientific ARL 4460 Metals Analyzer, significantly enhances the capabilities of the instrument and offers a faster and more cost-effective alternative to existing methods of characterizing steel cleanness...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has announced the launch of its new triple quadrupole gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS/MS) system designed to offer best-in-class selectivity, analytical performance and productivity. The Thermo Scientific TSQ Quantum XLS Ultra delivers the increased matrix selectivity needed for challenging applications that require lower levels of quantitation in extremely complex matrix extracts...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that Eastman Chemical Company, a large global manufacturer of chemicals, fibers and plastics, has expanded its deployment of Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS (laboratory information management system), which it has used since 2000 in its manufacturing quality control laboratories, to its Corporate Technology Analytical Laboratories. For the implementation, Eastman Chemical Company also chose Thermo Scientific Connects, which enables the LIMS to be fully integrated with the laboratory's instruments...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced its new Thermo Scientific Smart-Vue wireless monitoring solution. Smart-VueTM protects precious samples by monitoring key laboratory parameters including temperature, CO2 concentration, humidity and differential pressure. It can be installed by the user on most laboratory equipment, including ultra-low temperature freezers, laboratory refrigerators, CO2 incubators and clean rooms...
Implementation of Thermo Scientific LIMS integrated with NextDocs DMS at Nova Biologicals Transforms the Company's Information Management, Improving Efficiencies and Ensuring Compliance with Ever-Growing Industry Regulations...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that it has acquired Sterilin Ltd., a leading provider of consumable products for microbiology, life science and clinical laboratories. The acquisition includes a broad portfolio of single-use laboratory products used in sample collection, storage and analysis, including petri dishes, specimen containers, serological pipettes packaging bottles, silicone tubing and fittings, and serological pipettes...
The complete range of Thermo Scientific Multidrop microplate dispensers provides a high-speed solution for dispensing a broad liquid volume range. With the ability to fill a variety of microplate types and formats with reagents, buffers, media and live cells, you have the ability to fill a 384-well plate with 5 µL, in just 5 seconds...
New! Thermo Scientific Heratherm Microbiological Incubators Provide Safe, Easy and Efficient Microbiological Culturing...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced new accessories for its Thermo Scientific Nunc EasyFill Cell Factory. The new accessories include a filling tubing set that connects a NuncTM EasyFillTM Cell Factory directly to a media bag or... 
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that the Maybridge Ro3 Diversity Fragment Library is now available in a new prepared format, with each compound pre-dissolved as a DMSO solution...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, highlights that its FT-IR instrumentation provides scientists with increased confidence in their results during Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) testing. This means scientists are able to focus on handling the ever growing number of samples produced and letting the responsibility for performance verification go to the instrument itself...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has announced that its Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS5 FT-IR spectrometer received a 2011 Scientists' Choice Award for Best New Spectroscopy Product of 2010. The award, voted on by scientists, recognizes the no-compromise, affordable and compact FT-IR spectroscopy capabilities of the rugged instrument...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the availability of a new application note that describes how to use the unique capabilities of the Thermo Scientific ELEMENT GD glow discharge mass spectrometer to accurately and efficiently characterize high purity aluminum...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that its new Thermo Scientific Heratherm microbiological incubators are now available in 230V for the global market. The incubators are available in three models: General Protocol, Advanced Protocol and Advanced Protocol Security. Each unit is available in 60-, 100- and 180-liter sizes and combines superior sample protection, ease of use, efficiency and an inner glass door that maintains temperature uniformity...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that Pilgrim Software has joined the company's Informatics Global Partner Alliance. Tampa, Fla.-based Pilgrim Software, Inc. will provide integrated risk, compliance and quality management solutions to Thermo Fisher's informatics customers operating in highly regulated environments...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that its new Thermo Scientific Heratherm heating and drying ovens are now available in 230V for the global market. The ovens are available in three different models: General Protocol, Advanced Protocol and Advanced Protocol Security...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the availability of a new Thermo Scientific Atlas Chromatography Data System (CDS) instrument control software for the Shimadzu Prominence® and Prominence XR HPLC...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the enhanced Thermo Scientific iCAP 6200 inductively coupled optical emission spectrometer (ICP-OES). The iCAP 6200 ICP-OES now incorporates a wider wavelength range of 175-847nm. This enables users to measure a broader range of analytes during multi-element analyses and access more sensitive wavelengths for improved analyte detection capability...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced new Thermo Scientific ExactFinder software for its Thermo Scientific Exactive benchtop LC-MS system powered by OrbitrapTM technology. The new software offers food and environmental safety, clinical research and forensic toxicology laboratories a single streamlined data processing, review and reporting workflow for screening results with confidence and easy quantitation...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced Thermo Scientific SampleManager 10.0 LIMS (laboratory information management system), a solution that delivers significant new time and cost savings for scientists and lab managers across the broadest range of process industries...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science,has announced the new Thermo Scientific ARL PERFORM'X X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometer for advanced materials characterization. The ARL PERFORM'X integrates bulk elemental analysis capabilities with mapping and small spot analysis to create a solution that offers unmatched versatility and performance for the analysis of any solid or liquid sample...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has announced the opening of its Center of Excellence for persistent organic pollutants (POPs). Staffed with experts in POPs analysis, the new center will support laboratories that research, measure and monitor dioxins and other POPs found in food and the environment...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has announced the new Thermo Scientific C2V-200 micro GC gas analyzer, designed for rapid analysis of natural gas composition. The C2V-200 micro GC gas analyzer is used both inside laboratories and on-line, offering improved performance at a reduced cost. The unique compact cartridge design and integrated microchip technology in the analyzer make it easier to use with greater control and productivity...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has announced the new Thermo Scientific Syncronis HPLC column range. The new range delivers consistent, predictable separations, from run to run and column to column...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced an innovative new method for the detection and absolute quantification of metabolites based on the Thermo Scientific TSQ Quantum XLS in multiple reaction mode (MRM). Using this advanced triple stage quadrupole GC-MS/MS-MRM technology, scientists are now able to conduct both discovery phase analysis and selective identification and quantification analysis with a single instrument...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire certain assets of the polystyrene roller bottle product line from BD, a global technology company that develops, manufactures and sells medical devices, instruments and reagents. The acquisition demonstrates Thermo Fisher Scientific's commitment to provide customers with the most complete offering of laboratory products...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has introduced its new Thermo Scientific ID Scribe Labware Identifier for the consistent and legible labeling of storage tubes, vials and other common labware. Sample misidentification due to misread handwriting is eliminated. The easy-to-use ID ScribeTM works with nearly any labware, permanently and legibly marking it for fast and mistake-free sample identification...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that Gruppo CSA, a leading Italian environmental research institute, has implemented the Thermo Scientific FLASH 4000 nitrogen/protein analyzer to enable efficient and accurate nitrogen/protein determination in animal feed and human food samples. The analyzer has set new standards for the efficiency of analyses at the institute and has provided unmatched precision while also facilitating increased sample capacity and high sample throughput...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the release of a free GC Column Selector app for iPhone. The new app helps GC chromatographers select the ideal Thermo Scientific GC column for either existing or regulated methods based on their current configuration. It provides a quick cross-reference for Thermo Scientific TRACE columns to GC columns from other manufacturers.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that its Thermo Scientific Nalgene Mr. Frosty line of freezing containers now accommodates 3.6, 4.5 and 5.0 mL cryotubes. Designed for use with the complete range of Thermo Scientific Nunc and Nalgene® cryogenic storage tubes, the Mr. Frosty® portfolio provides a flexible solution for any tube size.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, will showcase its new informatics offerings within booth #2835 at PITTCON® 2011, being held from March 13-18 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. The significant and innovative advances in the new laboratory information management system (LIMS) solutions facilitate compliance with industry guidelines such as ISO 17025, and other procedural requirements such as GMP while delivering time and cost-savings to scientists and lab managers supporting process industries
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science today announced it has developed a faster screening method for pesticides, enabling labs to simultaneously screen and confirm the presence of more than 1000 pesticides, at low levels, using a single injection. Other commonly used techniques require multiple injections in order to comply with increasingly stringent regulations.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the launch of a YouTube Channel dedicated to Chromatography. The first two videos uploaded are entitled ‘How GC Columns Work' and ‘An Introduction to SPE' and are ideal educational pieces to give rapid training on how various aspects of chromatography work.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that the University of Oviedo's analytical spectrometry research group has implemented the Thermo Scientific XSERIES 2 ICP-MS to perform reliable and interference-free sulfur detection in proteins. In the past, interference from gas-based polyatomics has made the accurate determination of sulfur isotopes particularly challenging for the research group. The XSERIES 2 ICP-MS has overcome these issues, offering high levels of accuracy while also optimizing the efficiency of analyses.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that it has developed a powerful method for the trace-level analysis of carbonyl compounds in a wide range of matrices. Carbonyl compounds, hazardous pollutants released from diverse sources including motor vehicles and industrial emissions, have been shown to have adverse effects on human health. This new UHPLC/UV method enables the separation, detection and quantitation of parts per billion (ppb) concentrations of low molecular weight carbonyls in complex samples, safeguarding human health and ensuring compliance with industry regulations
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a new and powerful addition to its range of automated optical emission and X-ray fluorescence spectrometers. In today's competitive environment, process control laboratories are often required to balance high productivity and throughput with stringent quality control regulations. In response, the Thermo Scientific ARL SMS-2500 provides an integrated, workflow-oriented automation approach that enables users to easily switch from sample to chemical analysis while ensuring ultimate analytical performance.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that its Maybridge Ro3 Diversity Fragment Library has helped researchers validate an emerging technique for drug discovery that targets key protein receptors involved in a wide range of biological functions
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the launch of the new Thermo Scientific Sorvall RC BIOS centrifuge system for high-speed, high-volume batch bioprocessing applications. The system integrates a six-liter Thermo Scientific Fiberlite carbon fiber rotor and true fit one-liter Thermo Scientific Nalgene bottles to achieve superior yields with faster processing time, making it ideal for bacterial and mammalian cell pelleting, large microbial cultures and harvesting cell and tissue cultures.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the launch of an innovative solution for the preparation of ferrous metals samples for optical emission and X-ray fluorescence. The solution integrates the Haas Mini Mill milling machine from Haas Inc. with the Thermo Scientific ARL PrepControl automation extension. Combining the power of a robust, rapid and flexible milling machine from the world's largest CNC machine tool builder with the leading ARL PrepControlTM automation system, the new solution addresses the requirements of modern process control laboratories for high-quality, reproducible and reliable ferrous metals sample preparation.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the release of an iPad-compatible version of its latest Thermo Scientific Chromatography Columns and Consumables catalog. This online catalog for the iPad ensures users are just clicks away from an interactive version of the familiar printed Thermo Scientific Chromatography catalog that includes innovative searching and linking features.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has launched the new Thermo Scientific Polar Series thermostatic laboratory chillers, the Accel 250 and Accel 500. The Polar Series has a temperature range from -10 to 80 °C, allowing users to select the optimal set-point for each application. Thermostatic technology enables fast temperature ramping, and this delivers immediate heating and cooling for an extremely efficient workflow. Furthermore, the energy-saving mode in the Series makes it an environmentally-friendly option for any laboratory requiring precise temperature control
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the new Thermo Scientific ThermoChill I and ThermoChill II re-circulating chillers. These compact, floor-standing re-circulating chillers provide a temperature range of 5 to 30 °C and have a cooling capacity from 700 to 2000 W.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the new Thermo Scientific Sorvall RC 12BP Plus Centrifuge, a large-capacity, high-throughput floor standing centrifuge for blood banking and bioprocessing applications. With a maximum capacity of 12 L, the centrifuge can process up to 12 blood bag systems (up to 500 mL) or six 2000 mL Thermo Scientific Nalgene bio-bottles.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that it will play a key role in the organization of the 2012 Winter Conference Award in Plasma Spectrochemistry. At the 2012 biennial Winter Conference, the company will present the award to the scientist who has made the most noteworthy contribution to the field of plasma spectrochemistry.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that its Oxoid Salmonella PrecisTM culture method provides fast and reliable detection of Salmonella species in food, animal feed and environmental samples. In light of the recent outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium DT8 in Ireland, linked with the consumption of duck eggs, food testing laboratories require methods which can rapidly and accurately identify salmonella species in food.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the availability of its ‘guide to good washing practice.' The online guide is designed as a step-by-step tool, providing detailed guidance on obtaining secure and reliable performance with every use of the Thermo Scientific Wellwash microplate washers.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a new robust, reliable method for analysis of trace elements in honey by atomic absorption. The Thermo Scientific iCE 3500 atomic absorption spectrometer offers a unique dual atomizer design which allows automatic, efficient and safe switching between flame and graphite furnace analyses without the need for user intervention or alignment adjustment.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced a new Thermo Scientific Nunc 14 ml round bottom tube for critical cellular applications.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the launch of the new version of the Thermo Scientific K-Alpha 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., the world leader in serving science, announces the launch of the online, fully-interactive version of its EP Scientific Products Catalog. As leading suppliers of clean sample containers for environmental and critical environment sampling EP Scientific cleans, packages and certifies its sample collection and storage containers in accordance with the EPA's regulatory guidelines.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the new Thermo Scientific Nunclon Vita stem cell culture surface at the Biotechnica exhibition. The unique, energy-treated polystyrene surface enables direct attachment, colony formation and growth of human embryonic stem cells (ESC) and induced pluripotent stem cells (IPS), without the need for feeder cells or matrix coatings.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the new Thermo Scientific Piko and Arktik Thermal Cyclers at the Biotechnica exhibition.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced it has been selected by Biorep® Technologies Inc. to provide the Thermo Scientific Orbitor RS microplate mover for incorporation into its new Perifusion system. The OrbitorTM RS, launched this year at LabAutomation, has been developed using proven technology from the well-known Thermo Scientific RapidStak and Thermo Scientific Dimension4 product lines.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the La-Pha-Pack stainless steel cleanroom crimping tools for a controlled, low-effort method of vial sealing. Available in a range of sizes, from 11 to 20 mm, the optimal crimp is provided for a variety of vial sizes.
Free Live Virtual Event on Clinical Diagnostics at www.BioConferenceLive.com to Include Gyorgy Abel, M.D. Ph.D., Keith C. Ferdinand, MD, M.D., FACC, FAHA, James Nichols, Ph.D., DABCC, FACB, and Alan Wu, PhD
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the launch of a new online demonstration of its TSQ ModuleTM software for WatsonTM laboratory information management system (LIMS). This industry-first integration of LIMS and instrument control software coupled with the Thermo Scientific TSQ series LC-MS/MS system is designed to significantly increase efficiency by enabling data from the entire bioanalytical workflow to reside in a single database
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that the University of Maryland Dental School is utilizing Thermo Scientific EDS detectors to further investigate the long-debated nature of "worm-like" cylindrical structures observed in the dentinal tubules of extracted human teeth.
Standardization of Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Across NI Water Labs Enables Integration with CSols Remote Sampler, Delivers Enhanced Audit Trail, Sample Integrity and Significant Time Savings
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the new Thermo Scientific TS586e -86 °C freezer. As an environmentally friendly model, this CE-certified and WEEE directive-compliant freezer employs CFC-free and HRC-free hydrocarbon refrigerants. In addition, an industry leading low energy consumption of 10.7 KWH/day (at the -80 °C setpoint) makes the TS586e an extremely energy-efficient option.