PR-Meldung vom 18. Dezember 2006

Users can protect their established measuring procedures while upgrading their installations

Karlsruhe, Germany (December 18, 2006) Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, has introduced a new HAAKE OS mobile docking station to enable users to integrate their existing measuring adapters into Thermo Scientific’s newest torque rheometer platform, the HAAKE PolyLab OS. With this upgrade, users can protect their established measuring procedures while upgrading their installations.

In many cases, proven, high-quality mechanical components found in older measuring mixers, single-screw and conical double-screw extruders can no longer be used because of outdated hardware and software. The new HAAKE OS docking station addresses this problem and allows users to extend the life of their equipment. A selection of mechanical drive couplings allows users to easily fit HAAKE and other measuring adapters dating back to the 80ies onto the mobile docking station.

The PolyLab OS rheometer platform incorporates the standardized CANopen Bus that promotes connectivity. Peripheral devices are automatically identified and graphically shown in the MS Windows-supported software. Remote supervision and service support are also made possible. Historical mixer data and graphs can be imported into the system for integrated data evaluation and immediate productivity gains. Measuring data can be called up during operation, and a variety of user levels can be set to change test parameters and measurements for specific routines.

For added convenience and precision, the mobile docking station incorporates temperature control for up to four heating zones including air cooling.

Thermo Fisher Scientific successfully supports a wide range of industries with its comprehensive Thermo Scientific Material Characterization solutions. Material Characterization products analyze and measure viscosity, elasticity, processability and temperature-related mechanical changes of plastics, food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and coatings, plus a wide variety of liquids or solids. Detailed information is provided at www.thermo.com/mc.

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

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Thermo Fisher Scientific (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With annual sales of more than $9 billion, we employ 30,000 people and serve over 350,000 customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions, government agencies as well as environmental and industrial process control settings. Serving customers through two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, we help solve analytical challenges from routine testing to complex research and discovery. Thermo Scientific offers customers a complete range of high-end analytical instruments as well as laboratory equipment, software, services, consumables and reagents to enable integrated laboratory workflow solutions. Fisher Scientific provides a complete portfolio of laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies and services used in healthcare, scientific research, safety and education. Together, we offer the most convenient purchasing options to customers and continuously advance our technologies to accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, enhance value for customers and fuel growth for shareholders and employees alike. Visit www.thermofisher.com.