PerkinElmer
PerkinElmer
PerkinElmer (/ˈpɜːrkɪn ˈɛlmər/) is an American multinational corporation focused in the business areas of diagnostics, life science research, food, environmental and industrial testing. Its capabilities include detection, imaging, informatics, and service.
Etymology
The name "PerkinElmer" is derived from the merger of two companies, "Perkin-Elmer" and "EG&G". The former was founded by Richard Perkin and Charles Elmer in 1937, while the latter was established by Harold "Doc" Edgerton, Kenneth Germeshausen, and Herbert Grier in 1947.
Related Terms
- Diagnostics: The process of determining which disease or condition explains a person's symptoms and signs.
- Life Science: The study of living organisms, including microorganisms, plants, animals, and human beings.
- Informatics: The science of processing data for storage and retrieval; information science.
- Environmental Testing: The process of testing the environment's air, water, and soil to determine pollution levels and the presence of hazardous materials.
- Industrial Testing: The process of testing industrial products to ensure they meet specified standards.
See Also
- Multinational Corporation: A corporate organization that owns or controls production of goods or services in at least one country other than its home country.
- Detection: The action or process of identifying the presence of something concealed.
- Imaging: The technique or process of producing images of objects, especially of the human body.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on PerkinElmer
- Wikipedia's article - PerkinElmer
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