Analytical and measuring instruments, liquid and gas chromatographs, mass spectrometers, X-ray inspection systems, and material-testing machines, are the field Shimadzu Corporation leads across four segments, Analytical & Measuring Instruments (66%), Medical Systems (14%), Industrial Machinery (11%), and Aircraft Equipment (9%). Founded in 1875 by Genzo Shimadzu in Kyoto, it serves healthcare, pharmaceutical, food-safety, and aerospace customers, operating in more than 100 countries with approximately 14,540 employees. Its India subsidiary, Shimadzu Analytical (India) Pvt. Ltd., established in 2006 in Mumbai, supports local R&D and manufacturing, and the company's focus on precision, sustainability, and innovation includes advancements in PFAS testing and hydrogen-fuel analysis.