CHICAGO – Pittcon 2014. Designed to deliver rapid, research-grade imagery of molecular structures

Materials scientists, engineers and academic researchers can analyze materials and accelerate their research in applications ranging from pharmaceutical formulation and life sciences to semiconductor manufacturing and geology using a new Raman imaging microscope, launched today at Pittcon. The Thermo Scientific DXRxi Raman imaging microscope is so easy to operate that scientists of all abilities can simply walk up and use it to produce stunning chemical images without learning a new technique. Thermo Fisher Scientific will showcase the DXRxi microscope at booth #2441 during Pittcon 2014, being held at McCormick Place in Chicago from March 2 – 6.

Designed to quickly reveal molecular structure, chemical composition and sample morphology, the microscope can provide new insights, identify defects and confirm product quality with a high degree of accuracy. By employing the image-centric software interface, users can quickly profile materials through information-rich chemical images.

Instant visual feedback and instinctive, image-driven control separates this instrument from other Raman microscopes. The DXRxi microscope can analyze large areas, providing microscopic detail in just seconds. Organizations with multiple disciplines can leverage the simplicity and approachability of the DXRxi microscope to accelerate their research.

“The DXRxi microscope enables scientists to find the needle in a haystack quickly,” said Ryan Kershner, product manager, Raman spectroscopy, for Thermo Fisher. “Because this high-powered microscope is so simple to operate, students and expert microscopists can rapidly collect data and answer complex questions in a variety of fields, from biological tissue to carbon nanotube research.”

The DXRxi microscope offers the following features:

•New Thermo Scientific OMNICxi image-centric software provides visually driven data acquisition and intuitive sample targeting and parameter optimization

•Automated alignment and calibration saves time and frustration

•Near-instant visual chemical profiling requires no spectroscopic expertise to interpret

•Ability to analyze large samples quickly

Thermo Fisher will host a 30-minute seminar on the DXRxi Raman imaging microscope at Pittcon booth #2441 on Monday, March 3, at 11:00 a.m. CST. For more information on the DXRxi, please visit https://www.thermoscientific.com/DXRxi.

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with revenues of $17 billion and 50,000 employees in 50 countries. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We help our customers accelerate life sciences research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics and increase laboratory productivity. Our four premier brands – Thermo Scientific, Life Technologies, Fisher Scientific and Unity Lab Services – offer an unmatched combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and comprehensive support. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.