Thermo Fisher Scientific Launches “Reading Room” Website for Microplate Readers

21 Aug 2007

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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today launched its new “Reading Room” website. The Reading Room is dedicated to all aspects of microplate reading and is designed with interactive tools to help present and potential users make informed product and accessory choices. These are combined with essential product information as well as application notes, ‘readers in action’ and scientific references, giving users access to the right material to compare and gather information on the extensive and growing range of Thermo Scientific microplate readers.

The tools in the Thermo Scientific Reading Room Product Area help users to choose the best reader for their application. The Product Area also contains more product information as well as any downloads, presentations and games. The Application Zone provides a directory of downloadable application notes listed both by product and technology. These contain valuable accounts of actual procedures in which the various instruments have excelled. Furthermore, the Reference Section provides references to scientific peer reviewed publications where Thermo Scientific microplate readers have been used as an essential part of the research. Users can also submit their own stories about the use of Thermo Scientific microplate readers in their research through the Readers in Action tool.

The Thermo Scientific Reading Room will continue to be an essential resource as it provides the most up-to-date information on all Thermo Scientific microplate readers and associated products.

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