Thermo Fisher Scientific unveiled at SBS 2007 a series of software and hardware modules to further enhance the functionality of its HCS/HCA platform. Three major software developments include the introduction of the Thermo Scientific HCSExplorer informatics software, new functionality of its BioApplications line of image analysis software, and expanded capability of its Thermo Scientific platform. Furthermore, the addition of a new Brightfield module for the Thermo Scientific Cellomics ArrayScan provides scientist with an increased assay flexibility.