Thermo Fisher Scientific Introduces iPhone App to Simplify GC Column Selection

RUNCORN, U.K., (February 15, 2010) – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the release of a free GC Column Selector app for iPhone. The new app helps GC chromatographers select the ideal Thermo Scientific GC column for either existing or regulated methods based on their current configuration. It provides a quick cross-reference for Thermo Scientific TRACE columns to GC columns from other manufacturers. Customers can simply insert their existing column part number or select a current column from the supplied list and the intuitive app recommends the best TRACE GC Column for each application.

The Thermo Scientific GC Column Selector iPhone app puts details about a wide array of phases offered in the Thermo Scientific TraceGOLD GC column range at chromatographers’ fingertips. Furthermore, the convenient application enables point-of-use column selection and the added functionality of contact information for sales or technical enquiries.

To download the free Thermo Scientific GC Column Selector app for iPhone or receive further information, see www.thermoscientific.com/tracegold.

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