TIAX and Setaram to Distribute World's Most Advanced Adiabatic Calorimeters in Europe; Device Helps Industries Develop Safer Products and Processes.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 20, 2003

TIAX, a premier product and technology-development firm, announced today that it has signed an agreement with French instrumentation company Setaram to distribute the TIAX ARC(R) and APTAC(TM) accelerating rate adiabatic calorimeters throughout Europe.

Adiabatic calorimeters measure heat emitted from chemicals, batteries, capacitors and other portable energy-producing products to determine their thermodynamic and kinetic properties. They are used to simulate the conditions in various chemical reactions and then collect and interpret the data from these reactions. That information is then used to design safer products and processes.

Industries, such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and energy, as well as the military and government agencies and laboratories, use adiabatic calorimeters to study thermal hazards, chemical kinetics, storage and transportation issues, process interruptions, and chemical process design. Adiabatic calorimeters are also used to investigate accidents and develop air bags, rechargeable batteries, spacecraft and rocket propulsion.

"We are extremely pleased to be able to offer ARC and APTAC as the most advanced adiabatic calorimeters in Europe," said Joel Viry, General Manager of SETARAM. "These high performance adiabatic calorimeters will perfectly complete our SETARAM calorimeters range of products, especially those that are used for ensuring the safety of processes."

The agreement complements TIAX's existing worldwide distribution network for the calorimeters, which includes China, Israel, Japan, and Korea.

"Having Setaram, a leading instrument manufacturer, add our premium ARC line to its calorimeter offerings will make it possible for lab managers in Europe to order and use this leading instrument with its unique sensitivity and features," said Robert Wilson, TIAX Managing Director. "We're also excited to have this partnership with Setaram because together we have the opportunity to develop new calorimeter products that we can sell jointly."

About TIAX

TIAX LLC is a premier technology, product development, and technology-based consulting firm operating at the intersection of business and technology. Our scientists, engineers, and industry experts improve people's lives by helping commercial and government clients transform ideas into products and problems into solutions. Formerly Arthur D. Little's Technology & Innovation business, TIAX builds upon a rich, century-old heritage of breakthrough innovation. TIAX is ISO 9001 registered and has more than 50 research and development laboratories.

About Setaram

SETARAM is a leading supplier of high performance thermal analyzers and calorimeters. It has been working in the area of thermal analysis and calorimetry for more than 40 years and has built itself a solid reputation as an expert specializing in high and low temperature thermal analysis and Calvet calorimetry. SETARAM does not simply supply standard instruments for every thermal analysis technique (DTA, DSC, TGA, simultaneous TGA-DTA/DSC, coupled TGA-EGA, TMA...), it also supplies the widest range of devices. In 2002, SETARAM added to its range of products the TSC/RMA instrument in acquiring the assets of Thermold LLP. SETARAM also distributes in Europe high sensitivity DSC and titration calorimeters from American Calorimetry Sciences Corp. (Spanish Fork, UT).