Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. has scheduled its annual North American laboratory informatics user group meeting, Thermo Informatics World (TIW), from October 6-9, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The conference will profile the company's strategic and product roadmaps and demonstrate its latest informatics offerings that address the growing data management and instrument integration challenges of today's laboratories.

TIW North America 2008 will provide users with enhanced knowledge, tools and capabilities for integrating Thermo Scientific LIMS (laboratory information management systems) and CDS (chromatography data systems) across laboratory instruments and the enterprise, increasing collaboration and facilitating more informed decision making.

The North American TIW annual user conference provides industry professionals with a unique opportunity to share cross-sector perspectives and become informed on changing business requirements that drive the enhancements and future direction of Thermo Scientific informatics solutions. Designed to encourage customer involvement, TIW features product breakout sessions, including in-depth customer presentations, product updates and onsite training provided by the Thermo Fisher Scientific team of informatics experts.

For more information about TIW North America, please call +1 866-463-6522, e-mail marketing.informatics@thermofisher.com or register on-line at www.tiw08.com.