BEVERLY, Mass., (August 19, 2008) - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today unveiled the new Thermo Scientific Orion Star Plus Navigator 21 software (1010017). This software allows for complete control of the meter through the computer, making data analysis quick and easy.

Benefits of the Thermo Scientific Orion Star Plus Navigator include: 

• Real-time graph for continuous monitoring of data 
• Temperature calibration 
• Dissolved oxygen membrane temperature
• 5°C and 10°C reference temperatures for conductivity readings 
• Higher decimal point resolution for conductivity cells 
• Autosampler compatibility*

This software is now available as a stand alone product or included with all Orion 5-Star Plus meters and meter kits as well as in specific application packages. The Orion Star Plus Navigator 21 software expands our offering of data analysis software. The new software works with the Orion Star Plus-series meters. Existing owners of the original Star-series meters should continue using the original Orion Star Navigator 21 software.

*Autosampler compatibility available on versions after September 2008. Existing customers of the Orion Star Plus Navigator 21 software can download the complimentary upgrade at www.thermo.com/water after September 2008.

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 an annual revenue rate of more than $9 billion, we employ 30,000 people 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.