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    Life Technologies Corporation

    Global biotechnology leader Life Technologies Corporation delivers innovative solutions for life sciences, serving customers in over 160 countries with advanced research tools and technologies.

    Company Overview

    Life Technologies Corporation is a major biotechnology company specializing in products and services for life sciences research, diagnostics, and applied markets. The company was formed in 2008 through the merger of Invitrogen Corporation and Applied Biosystems Inc., and rapidly became a global leader in molecular biology, genetic analysis, and cell biology. With a presence in more than 160 countries, Life Technologies supported scientific advancements worldwide until its acquisition by Thermo Fisher Scientific in 2014.

    Key Metrics

    2,500

    Import Shipments

    12

    Distribution Centers

    3.5B

    Annual Revenue

    2008

    Founded

    Company Profile

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    Recent Developments

    Life Technologies’ legacy continues within Thermo Fisher Scientific, driving innovation in genomics, molecular diagnostics, and life sciences research through integrated technologies and global collaborations.

    Strategic Expansion

    Expansion of next-generation sequencing platforms and genetic analysis tools

    Market Expansion

    Strategic efforts to expand market presence and reach new customer segments.

    Technology Adoption

    Implementation of advanced technologies to improve service delivery and customer experience.

    Business Information

    Life Technologies Corporation provided a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for genomics, proteomics, cell biology, and molecular diagnostics. Its brands included Applied Biosystems, Ambion, Gibco, Invitrogen, Molecular Probes, Novex, TaqMan, and Ion Torrent, covering everything from DNA sequencing to cell culture and protein analysis. The company’s innovative solutions enabled breakthroughs in healthcare, agriculture, forensics, and environmental science. Life Technologies was recognized for its global reach, robust intellectual property portfolio, and commitment to advancing scientific discovery.

    Headquarters

    Carlsbad, California, United States

    Founded

    2008

    Stock Symbol

    LIFE