Thermo Fischer Scientific Inc. has launched an online UV-VIS spectrophotometer system selection tool for its current and prospective customers. Accessible on the company’s Web site, the tool features application-specific product selector guides targeted to the life sciences, material sciences and general sciences markets. Through a series of questions in areas such as optical configuration, temperature control, cell changers and holders, and kinetics, it is designed to help scientists and laboratory decision makers find the appropriate system for their applications from the company’s instrument, accessory and software offerings. Users can compare product features and refer to the glossary for an explanation of technical concepts.