Thermo Fisher Scientific is a US-based biotechnology company that provides innovative analytical instruments, reagents, and software for various industries. The company's key milestones include its acquisition of Life Technologies in 2014 and its entry into the laboratory equipment market. Thermo Fisher offers a range of products, including chromatography systems, mass spectrometers, and laboratory informatics solutions. Its major applications include drug discovery, clinical diagnostics, and environmental testing. The company serves various end-user industries, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and academia. Thermo Fisher's financial performance has been strong, with revenue growth of over 10% annually. The company has also made strategic investments in research and development, with a focus on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and automation.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) has announced the launch of the Thermo Scientific™ Orbitrap™ Astral™ Zoom mass spectrometer (MS) and the Thermo Scientific™ Orbitrap™ Excedion™ Pro mass spectrometer (MS) at the American Society for Mass Spectrometry (ASMS) 2025 conference in Baltimore, Md. These new instruments aim to revolutionize biopharma applications and omics research by delivering increased speed and sensitivity.
The Orbitrap Astral Zoom MS offers 35% faster scan speeds, 40% higher throughput, and 50% expanded multiplexing capabilities, enhancing analytical coverage and experimental flexibility [1]. This innovation is set to accelerate transformative discoveries in scientific research. The Orbitrap Excedion Pro MS, on the other hand, combines next-generation Orbitrap hybrid mass spectrometry with alternative fragmentation technologies, enabling faster, higher-quality protein and post-translational modification data analysis [1].
These new mass spectrometers are part of Thermo Fisher's broader portfolio of industry-leading solutions, which include reagents, consumables, spatial imaging systems, and mass spec workflows. The company aims to enable researchers to quantify and validate proteins with greater precision and scale than ever before. This is particularly significant in the context of precision medicine and the study of complex diseases like Alzheimer’s and cancer.
The announcement comes as Thermo Fisher continues its strong track record of high-impact innovation. The company's mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer through its wide range of innovative technologies. With a global team delivering industry-leading brands, Thermo Fisher Scientific is well-positioned to support the growing needs of the biopharma industry.
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[1] https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250602594570/en/Thermo-Fisher-Scientific-Unveils-Next-generation-Mass-Spectrometers-at-ASMS-2025-to-Revolutionize-Biopharma-Applications-and-Omics-Research
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