Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 40 and Sorvall Legend XT Centrifuges for Exceptional Throughput and Reliable Results

MILFORD, Mass. (March 23, 2009) – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has introduced its Thermo Scientific Sorvall three-liter, general purpose centrifuge series. The Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 40 centrifuge series provides industry-leading capacity and ergonomic advancements for everyday sample preparations. The Thermo Scientific Sorvall Legend XT centrifuges incorporate market-leading performance and versatility for unsurpassed high-throughput processing. With a compact and user-friendly design, both centrifuge lines combine energy efficiency with breakthrough technology for high-quality results.

Both the Sorvall® ST 40 and the Sorvall Legend® XT centrifuges feature the Auto-Lock® III rotor system, which enables 5 second rotor exchange without the need for tools for fast switching between applications. Operation is further simplified with the motorized lid latch and through the ClickSeal® bucket sealing system with a glove-friendly, one-handed open/close capability for certified biocontainment of samples. With advanced rotor management SMARTSpin® technology, acceleration, braking, temperature control and load balance is optimized for smooth runs and reproducible data. The user-friendly, backlit interface provides detailed information on operating parameters and the dedicated fast-keys enable immediate access to frequently used programs.

In addition, the comprehensive control panel of the Sorvall Legend XT centrifuge features a numeric keypad for immediate parameter entry, simultaneous display of both set and actual running parameters and double temperature and dual timing control. The high-performance of the Sorvall Legend XT centrifuge is further maximized by the speed, versatility and corrosion-resistant design of the broad range of Fiberlite carbon fiber rotors. For further information, please visit www.thermo.com/centrifuge.

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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 annual revenues of $10.5 billion, we have more than 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.