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Revolutionary
crystallisation software - Thermo Electron Corporation release version 1.6
of Rhombix Crystallisation software suite. |
December 9th 2005 MILFORD, MA — Thermo Electron Corporation (NYSE: TMO),
the world leader in analytical instruments, have made available version 1.6 of
its Rhombix™ Software Suite – bringing coherence to the whole crystallisation
process.
The software suite not only controls the automation of the world renowned
Rhombix crystallisation instruments, but also guides the successful design of
experiments, collects all available crystallisation data and enables easy data
mining for experiment optimisation. Via a Microsoft Windows Terminal service and
a centralised database, it also offers the ultimate in international
collaboration, with local or remote control of all aspects of crystallisation.
The software was written from the ground up in conjunction with leading
crystallographers and has many more useful features, such as the ability to
accept parameters in a spreadsheet format, allowing easy integration of older
data. It is intuitive and specific for protein crystallisation, allowing the
user to focus their entire attention on the science of crystallisation.
The software makes it possible to accurately record the multitude of different
parameters required to design and carry-out crystallisation experiments on
thousands of different compounds. It also incorporates a definitions database so
that common and bespoke, chemical and macromolecular reagents can be stored and
managed with relevant physicochemical data. By fully integrating these design
tools with the advanced range of automated Rhombix instruments, the software
enables the user to maximise their experimental output. Since all experimental
data are carefully stored in a searchable database, data mining and reporting
tools can be used to present data in a user-defined format and provide the
crystallographer with information necessary for experiment optimisation.
The Rhombix Software Suite is designed by crystallographers for
crystallographers and therefore allows users to concentrate on the application
of their crystals to protein structure and drug discovery research. This
software package helps link experimental design, process control and analysis
into a coherent flow so that the plethora of experiments, protocols and results
is much more manageable.
About Thermo Electron Corporation
Thermo Electron Corporation is the world leader in analytical instruments. Our
instrument solutions enable our customers to make the world a healthier, cleaner
and safer place. Thermo's Life and Laboratory Sciences segment provides
analytical instruments, scientific equipment, services and software solutions
for life science, drug discovery, clinical, environmental and industrial
laboratories. Thermo's Measurement and Control segment is dedicated to providing
analytical instruments used in a variety of manufacturing processes and
in-the-field applications, including those associated with safety and homeland
security. Based near Boston, Massachusetts, Thermo has revenues of approximately
$2.7 billion, and employs approximately 11,000 people in 30 countries. For more
information, visit http://www.thermo.com .
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Media Contact Information:
Neil Ravenhill
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Laboratory Equipment Division:
Tara Tereso
Thermo Electron Corporation
+1 508-482-7065
tara.tereso@thermo.com
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