Niton XL2 Series Analyzers Deliver Rapid, On-site Geochemical Analysis while Maintaining Point and

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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 PDAC 2010, taking place March 3-10 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, booth #504. The instruments of choice in geochemical analysis solutions for mining and exploration, Niton analyzers have the ability to instantly determine the elemental composition of sample data at all stages of the exploration process. Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world??s leading manufacturer of handheld x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzers.

“More than 2,000 of our Niton XRF analyzers are already deployed in the global mining industry. With the launch of the Niton XL2, mining companies of any size can access a range of products that are

engineered from the ground up to withstand harsh mining environments, reduce laboratory costs and

improve efficiency,” said Bob Wopperer, director of marketing and business development for Thermo

Scientific Niton Analyzers.

Wopperer continued, “What’s more, we now offer users the choice of an out-of-the-box field mapping

option or the flexibility of seamless integration with their existing mapping packages. Either way, our

analyzers excel at storing results that are matched to GPS coordinates. Then these results can simply be downloaded to existing GIS and data analysis packages.”

A Family of Thermo Scientific Niton XRF Analyzers Handheld Niton XL2 and award-winning Niton XL3 Series XRF analyzers are purpose-built for taking measurements anywhere, anytime, with accurate results available in seconds, saving significant expense in comparison to traditional laboratory testing. These easy-to-use, nondestructive instruments provide integrated storage of all test results, which are completely tamperproof. Multiple communication options are incorporated, including 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

ruggedly built to withstand severe environments. Ergonomically designed and featuring daylight

options and a standard analytical range of more than 25 elements from sulfur to uranium. It is

particularly suitable for mine mapping, development and grade control where accurate elemental

composition data is required across a large number of samples.

– Niton XL3 GOLDD TM 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. Easily analyzing elements from

magnesium to uranium, without requiring helium or vacuum purging for light element content (Mg,

Al, Si, P, S), the Niton XL3 GOLDD delivers fast, accurate analysis for intensive metals exploration, even helping to identify anomalies at or below the earth’s average crustal abundance.

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 PDAC 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.