PerkinElmer Incorporated operates in the Analytical instruments sector. PerkinElmer, Inc. is a provider of technology, services and solutions to the diagnostics, research, environmental and safety, industrial and laboratory services markets. The Company operates its business in two segments: Human Health and Environmental Health. As of January 2, 2011, the Company continuing operations occupied approximately 2,076,000 square feet in over 90 locations. In February 2011, the Company acquired chemagen Biopolymer-Technologie AG (chemagen). In July 2010, it acquired VisEn Medical Inc. (VisEn). In May 2010, the Company acquired SGL Newco, Inc. In May 2010, the Company acquired 50% interest in its joint venture (the ICPMS Joint Venture). In November 2010, the Company sold its Illumination and Detection Solutions (IDS) business. In June 2010, the Company sold its Photoflash business. In June 2011, the Company acquired Dexela Limited. In November 2011, it acquired Caliper Life Sciences, Inc. In our complete report available for purchase the company is compared to: Mettler-Toledo International Inc., Bruker Corporation and KLA-Tencor Corporation.