Founded in 1999 as a spin-off from Hewlett-Packard, Agilent Technologies, Inc. is a global leader in the life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets, headquartered in Santa Clara, California. It provides instruments such as gas and liquid chromatographs, mass spectrometers, and bioanalyzers, along with software (OpenLab CDS, CrossLab Connect) and consumables for laboratory use. Serving industries such as biopharma, environmental, food safety, and clinical diagnostics, Agilent operates in 110 countries with around 18,000 employees. Its 2023 $725 million expansion in Colorado for nucleic acid therapeutics manufacturing reflects its focus on innovation, while its Ignite Transformation initiative advances AI, machine learning, and sustainability in lab solutions.