Thermo Fisher Scientific Accelerates Localization in China with Continuous Product Introductions and Domestic Manufacturing to Empower Scientific and Medical Innovation

In recent years, China has consistently focused on achieving higher-quality growth and improving the overall health of its population through technological innovation and industrial upgrading. Scientific analytical technologies and instruments, as the cornerstone of technological innovation, have played a crucial role in every step of scientific research and medical technology innovation. With over 40 years of deep involvement in the Chinese market, Thermo Fisher Scientific has remained committed to continuously innovating across vertical fields such as pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceuticals, healthcare, academic research, and applied markets, empowering local scientific research and enhancing public welfare.

In the process of cell analysis, isolating and purifying target cells of interest has always been an important research method in cell biology. Flow cytometry sorting offers advantages such as multiple sorting parameters, diverse populations, high purity, and strong flexibility. The sorted cells can be further used for molecular biology studies such as qPCR, Western Blot, and cell culture.

This year, Thermo Fisher Scientific introduced its Bigfoot Spectral Cell Sorter, the world’s first full-spectrum, ultra-high-speed, high-performance cell sorter, to the Chinese market. With its high performance, high throughput, and integration of a Class II biosafety cabinet, it significantly enhances the efficiency and safety of cell sorting in applications such as immunology, cell and gene therapy research, gene editing, and gene sequencing, making it a powerful tool for immunology research and biopharmaceutical development.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Bigfoot Full-Spectrum Ultra-High-Speed Flow Cytometer Sorter

In recent years, with the comprehensive innovation of China's biopharmaceutical technology, various novel therapies have continuously emerged, making the safety and compliance of biologics a top priority for regulatory oversight and ensuring the safety of doctors and patients. Among these, for biologics involving cell culture and their manufacturing processes, it is essential to ensure there is no mycoplasma contamination. Since Thermo Fisher Scientific launched its mycoplasma detection kit in 2009, this year the all-new Applied Biosystems MycoSEQ Plus Mycoplasma Detection Kit has been introduced in China, covering over 200 types of mycoplasma and spiroplasma, supporting process control and release testing in the development and production of biopharmaceuticals within China.

Thermo Fisher Applied Biosystems MycoSEQ Plus Mycoplasma Detection Kit

At the same time, when this kit is used in conjunction with the QuantStudio 5 Real-Time PCR System, which is produced by Thermo Fisher Scientific in China and features a localized system and excellent instrument performance, reliable mycoplasma detection results can be obtained quickly. The system’s rapid response capability allows experiments to be completed within 30 minutes, while precise digital temperature control helps achieve gold-standard results.

Thermo Fisher Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 5 Real-Time PCR System

When analyzing tiny foreign objects on circuit boards, displays, and other electronic components, during the preservation and authentication of cultural relics, or in material research and drug quality testing and control, researchers often need to obtain information about micron-level samples within minutes. The application of Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) microscopes can help researchers quickly locate and identify trace substances with excellent clarity and precision to determine the distribution of materials within a sample. Thermo Fisher Scientific introduced the Thermo Scientific Nicolet RaptIR series FTIR microscope in the second half of 2023, enabling researchers to handle routine to micron-sized samples of various dimensions and types, including solid, liquid, and gaseous states. Researchers can locate and analyze smaller samples in as little as 90 seconds.

Thermo Scientific Nicolet RaptIR Series Fourier Transform Infrared Microscope

In addition, Thermo Fisher Scientific's first China-made gradient PCR instrument —— MiniAmp Plus PCR Instrument was launched in the third quarter of 2023. This instrument provides a high-performance solution made in China for basic molecular experiments in laboratories —— PCR amplification. With only 19 cm in width, this easy-to-operate, precisely temperature-controlled, and stable-performance PCR instrument can bring excellent convenience to various research fields, including genomic studies, species classification, evolution and phylogenetic relationships, disease research, biopharmaceuticals, and agricultural testing, significantly improving experimental efficiency.

Thermo Fisher Applied Biosystems MiniAmp Plus PCR Instrument

Hann Pang, President of Thermo Fisher Scientific China, stated, "The accelerated deployment of several innovative products from Thermo Fisher in China once again demonstrates our careful understanding and rapid response to local research needs. In the future, Thermo Fisher will continue to uphold its localization commitment of 'Innovation for a Better Future,' enhancing local scientific and technological innovation capabilities with cutting-edge technologies and solutions, and working hand-in-hand with local partners to build a healthier, cleaner, and safer future."

About Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in empowering scientific progress. The company's annual sales exceed $40 billion.
Our mission is to help our customers make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We help our customers accelerate research in the field of life sciences, solve complex problems and challenges in the analytical field, improve laboratory productivity, and improve patient health by providing diagnostics and developing and manufacturing various breakthrough treatments.
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About Thermo Fisher Scientific China

Since establishing its first sales office in China in 1982, Thermo Fisher Scientific has officially been present in China for over 40 years. Our headquarters in China is located in Shanghai, and we have set up 17 commercial offices in Beijing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Chengdu, Shenyang, Xi'an, Nanjing, Wuhan, Jinan, and other cities, with a workforce of more than 7,000 employees. Our product portfolio includes analytical instruments, laboratory equipment, reagents, consumables, software, and more, providing comprehensive laboratory solutions to customers across various industries.
To meet the demands of the Chinese market, we currently operate nine factories in cities such as Shanghai, Beijing, Suzhou, and Guangzhou. Across China, we have established six application development centers along with demonstration laboratories to bring world-class cutting-edge technologies and products to Chinese customers, while providing services like application development and training. The two China Innovation and Development Centers located in Shanghai and Suzhou house over 110 professional researchers and engineers and hold more than 100 patents. These innovation centers focus on product research and development for vertical markets, integrating the needs of the Chinese market with advanced domestic and international technologies to develop suitable technologies and products for Chinese users. We also have a nationwide network of maintenance service points and a specially formed China Technical Training Team. With nine service centers across China and over 2,800 professionals directly serving customers.
We are committed to helping our customers make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. For more information, please visit our website:www.thermofisher.cn