(September 29, 2009) – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the debut of its next-generation rheometer, the Thermo Scientific HAAKE MARS III, to the Indian market. At booth C1 in hall 1 at ANALYTICA ANACON INDIA 2009 at HITEX in Hyderabad, India from September 29 th to October 1st, the company will showcase the latest model in its high-end rheometer platform, promoted under the motto “Discover the MARS factor!”

The innovative, flexible HAAKE MARS system meets the most demanding requirements in research and development with an architecture that permits integration of custom modules. This concept is designed to meet current and future rheology needs while protecting prior accessory investments.

“The MARS factor makes the difference”, said Markus Schreyer, vice president and general manager of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s material characterization business. “The breadth and depth of our customers needs are our foundation when it comes to developing flexible and future-secure rheometers. The new HAAKE MARS III supports this goal for new and existing customers and is complemented by our tailored service portfolio.”

Key features of the Thermo Scientific HAAKE MARS III include:

• New temperature modules with enhanced temperature control accuracy and expanded temperature module range for applications such as starch and polymers
• New comprehensive accessory range to meet individual measuring needs including simultaneous measurements of rheology and optical properties, new measuring geometries and sample protection
• Optimized frame and easy handling due to quick-fit connections, user-friendly display and control panel
• Improved low-torque performance for sensitive samples
• Investment protection with compatibility for predecessor accessories
• Performance upgrade option allows existing HAAKE MARS customers to benefit from latest developments
• Multi-lingual Thermo Scientific HAAKE RheoWin software with fully automatic measuring and evaluation routines for professionals and beginners

The broad Thermo Scientific portfolio offers comprehensive workflows that go beyond rheology. For example, in the polymer and pharmaceutical industry, customers can benefit from complete workflows that cover sample processing (extrusion) and sample preparation up to material characterisation, such as rheology.

As a pioneer in rheology, Thermo Fisher Scientific supports a wide range of industries with its comprehensive Thermo Scientific Material Characterization solutions. These products analyze and measure viscosity, elasticity, processability and temperature-related mechanical changes in plastics, food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and inks, coatings or petrochemical products. For more information, please visit www.thermo.com/mc.