Niton XL2 Series Analyzers Deliver Positive Material Identification with Point and Shoot Simplicity

BILLERICA, Mass. — Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, will demonstrate the newest member of its family of Thermo Scientific Niton handheld XRF analyzers, the Niton® XL2 Series, at TMS 2010 taking place March 23-25 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA, booth #2009. The instruments of choice for metal alloy analysis, Niton analyzers have the ability to instantly regain lost material traceability. Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world??s leading manufacturer of handheld x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzers.

“With the introduction of the Niton XL2, we now offer a range of products to the aerospace, metal

fabrication, foundry and related industries, which are engineered from the ground up to help eliminate any guesswork in verifying metal alloys for manufacturing quality assurance,” said Bob Wopperer, director of marketing and business development for Thermo Scientific Niton Analyzers.

Wopperer continued, “We know that the potential for material mix-ups is very real and that the need for

traceability is a priority. Our nondestructive analyzers can provide a worry-free solution that takes control of material verification, recovery of lost traceability, analysis of finished welds to validate filler material and dilution, and confirmation of finished products all without damaging samples in any way, which can save both time and additional testing expense.”

A Family of Thermo Scientific Niton XRF Analyzers

Handheld Niton XL2 and award-winning Niton XL3 Series XRF analyzers are purpose-built for alloy

analysis anywhere, anytime, with accurate results available in seconds, saving significant expense in

comparison to traditional laboratory testing. These easy-to-use, nondestructive instruments provide

integral storage of all test results, in a completely tamperproof data format. Multiple communication

options include Bluetooth* wireless, USB and RS-232 serial communication ports.

They also come standard with Thermo Scientific Niton Data Transfer (NDT©) software, a suite of data

management utilities that allows users to set operator permissions, print certificates of analysis to

document results or operate the analyzer remotely from a PC. The NDT file format preserves and protects the data from each sample analysis, ensuring that this data is not unintentionally or intentionally compromised.

– Replacing the award-winning Niton XLt analyzers, Niton XL2 analyzers are lightweight yet

ruggedized for harsh production environments. Ergonomically designed and featuring a daylight

readable display with large, intuitive icons, the Niton XL2 incorporates customizable menus for

ease of use, multi-language options and a standard analytical range of more than 25 elements. It

is the ideal instrument value for small to mid-size operations, to provide rapid results for confident

decision making.

– Niton XL3 GOLDD analyzers deliver major improvements in sensitivity and measurement times,

as much as 10 times faster than analyzers using conventional Si-PIN detectors, and up to 3 times

more precise than those with conventional SDD detectors. Further, the Niton XL3 GOLDD

measures light element content (magnesium, aluminum, silicon, phosphorus, and sulfur) without

the need for helium or vacuum purging. This means it has the capability to accurately analyze

additional grades including, titanium alloys, aluminum and silicon bronzes, and aluminum alloys

for silicon and magnesium content ?? it can even identify SS303, SS416 and other free-machining

stainless steels based on sulfur content. In addition, the Niton XL3 GOLDD includes an integrated

CCD color camera to record an image of the actual test area along with the analysis data. The

optional small spot feature allows users to isolate and test small sample areas, such as welds and

seams.

Our customers are served through corporate resources and a dedicated network of more than 70

distributors and 30 factory-trained service centers around the world to provide the most effective

customer service possible.

For more information in advance of WESTEC 2010, or to schedule an on-site demonstration, contact a

local Niton Analyzers representative or contact Thermo Scientific Niton Analyzers directly at 800-875-

1578 (toll-free US), +1 978-670-7460, by e-mail at [email protected] or by visiting the website at

http://www.thermo.com/niton.

Thermo Scientific Niton analyzers are available in a range of configurations and with an assortment of

optional features and accessories to suit a wide variety of analytical needs.

* Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

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

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With 2008 revenues of $10.5 billion, we have approximately 34,000 employees and serve over 350,000 customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and 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.