Thermo Electron Corporation is a global leader in providing technology-based instruments, components, and systems that offer total solutions formarkets ranging from life sciences to telecommunications to food, drug, andbeverage production. The company's powerful technologies help researchers siftthrough data to make discoveries that will fight disease or prolong life. Theyallow manufacturers to fabricate critical components required to increase thespeed and quality of communications. And they automatically monitor andcontrol online production to ensure that quality standards are met safely andefficiently.