Thermo Fisher Scientific Announces New Comprehensive Online Resource Centers for Cement, Metals, Minerals and Petrochemical Industries


ECUBLENS, SWITZERLAND (October 25, 2007) - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, announces the expansion of its comprehensive range of online resource centers with the addition of two new web entry portals for X-ray and Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES). The new resource centers provide essential tools and information for both existing users and industry professionals interested in X-ray and OES applications. Specifically designed for the metals, minerals, cement and petrochemical industries, the comprehensive new web resources enable users to easily find information and support on Thermo Scientific OES and X-ray instrumentation. The online portals are available via www.thermo.com/xray for X-ray Spectrometry and www.thermo.com/oes for Optical Emission Spectrometry.

These two innovative online web tools provide visitors with access to a complete overview of the Thermo Scientific X-ray and OES instrumentation and its applications in the metals, mining, cement and petrochemical industries. In addition, users can download application notes and can sign up to receive specialist news resources including the popular Thermo Scientific Materials Analyst e-newsletter. The News section includes a list of X-ray and OES news-related press releases that have been distributed during 2007, while the Archive section includes those released beforehand.

Additionally, users to this resource center also have access to testimonials from suppliers and customers, providing unbiased feedback of the Thermo Scientific X-ray and OES instruments, as well as genuine detailed application experiences. Extensive service and support is also included, providing information on the provision of spare parts, training courses and help with support plans. An Event section is also available which details the diary of upcoming shows relating to X-ray and OES. These web pages incorporate the RSS Feed capability for those users who wish to be kept updated on Thermo Fisher's news on OES and X-ray.

The easy-to-use online centers keep visitors up-to-date with extensive information on the Thermo Scientific X-ray and OES product offerings, including the recently launched ARL 9900 X-ray WorkStation(TM), the automated ARL SMS 2000 EL spectrometer as well as the Thermo Scientific metals analyzer with Automation System, which recently reached its 300th shipment.

For more information on the two Thermo Fisher online portals, please call +1 800-532-4752 or email analyze@thermofisher.com

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