Thermo Electron Showcases its Latest Developments at Drug Discovery Technology 2004
Thermo Electron Corporation, a premier supplier of products and services for the laboratory, is exhibiting at the Drug Discovery Technology(R) 2004 exhibition at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts, August 8-13. Thermo is unveiling some of its latest software and instrumentation, incorporating the most up-to-date technologies and newest developments that help researchers in the modern laboratory drive and accelerate drug discovery.
Marc Casper, president of Thermo’s Life and Laboratory Sciences segment, commented, “The strong partnerships forged with our customers and the users of our products help us to continuously develop and improve our instrumentation to make it even more user-friendly and relevant to modern day laboratory practice. Our investment in R&D, coupled with the feedback from the market, ensures that we remain at the forefront of the latest technological developments. Our solutions are all designed to accelerate drug discovery processes, enabling researchers to obtain the most timely and accurate data.”
With a versatile product range covering all areas of application for drug discovery, Thermo will be demonstrating the following products:
- Finnigan(TM) TSQ Quantum(TM) Discovery(TM) Max(TM) — The universal Ion Max(TM) source has been incorporated as standard on the Finnigan TSQ Quantum Discovery triple quadrupole mass spectrometer. This provides rapid and accurate sample analysis and addresses the need for more rugged and dependable LC/MS/MS to enable around-the-clock productivity.
- Finnigan(TM) LTQ(TM) — Thermo’s ion trap mass spectrometer delivers exceptional protein sequencing and metabolic profiling coverage with sub-femtomole full-scan LC/MS/MS sensitivity at breakthrough speed. This high performance instrument incorporates novel and patented technologies.
- HPLC Columns — Thermo’s chromatographic columns range’ will be featured at the booth, composed of premium columns, including Hypersil(TM) GOLD, HyPURITY(TM), BioBasic(TM), and Hypercarb together with other popular columns, including Hypersil(TM) ODS and BDS, BetaBasic(TM), BetaMax(TM), BETASIL(TM), Fluophase(TM), and PRISM(TM) columns.
- Nautilus LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) — The latest version of Thermo’s Nautilus LIMS incorporates a new Web browser interface and powerful XML (eXtensible Markup Language) processing capabilities. Nautilus offers a flexible, intuitive interface that graphically maps laboratory workflows in dynamic R&D labs, full functionality to track plate movement and genealogy, and standard integration functionality to easily import data without coding from a variety of analytical instruments.
- RapidStak(TM) — The new microplate stacker for Thermo’s Multidrop 384 Dispenser, Multidrop Micro Dispenser, and Wellwash(R) AC Microplate Washer offers increased productivity in high throughput laboratories, dependable walk-away time and a reliable and seamless upgrade solution, freeing up researchers’ valuable time.
For more information on Thermo’s products exhibited at Drug Discovery Technology 2004, please visit http://www.thermo.com .
About Thermo Electron
Thermo Electron Corporation is the world leader in analytical instruments. Our instrument solutions enable our customers to make the world a healthier, cleaner, and safer place. Thermo’s Life and Laboratory Sciences business provides analytical instruments, scientific equipment, services, and software solutions for life science, drug discovery, clinical, environmental, and industrial laboratories. Thermo’s Measurement and Control business is dedicated to providing analytical instruments used in a variety of manufacturing processes and in-the-field applications, including those associated with safety and homeland security. Based near Boston, Massachusetts, Thermo has revenues of more than $2 billion, and employs approximately 10,000 people in 30 countries. For more information, visit http://www.thermo.com .
