We Transform the Labs that Transform the World Agilent Technologies Germany Trusted Answers—High-Tech Solutions for Labs Worldwide Agilent—our journey from Silicon Valley to the world Today, Agilent is a leader in the development of products and solutions for laboratories. Our origins can be traced back to one of the world's best known production lines for new startups—to Hewlett Packard in Silicon Valley, where we still have our headquarters to this day. We are proud of our roots and thus continue to embrace HP's core values. Experts in analytical solutions We specialize in analytical metrological practice, diagnostics, and applied life and chemical sciences. As a result, we are involved in many sectors that have a direct impact on everyday life, such as the development of pharmaceuticals, cancer research, as well as food and doping analyses. We are also a leading provider in the field of environmental testing—and aim to meet growing international demand in this area. Our technologies enable precise analysis and quality assurance in key areas of human life. Agilent—facts and figures Over 16,300 employees worldwide 5 110 30 billion USD countries where Agilent is locations around revenue present on the market the globe Santa Clara, USA Waldbronn, Germany Beijing, China 3 Some examples taken from our product portfolio are given below A Selection of Analytical Solutions from Agilent Liquid chromatography Gas chromatography Mass spectrometry Software and IT Pathology Service, support, and consulting We supply high-precision liquid We have a strong tradition in this field. Our highly sensitive technologies can Our software controls the instruments, Agilent offers an extensive portfolio Our customers benefit from our chromatography for a range of We have been developing some of the measure and identify even a single filters the relevant results from the of automated dyeing procedures for global service. We ensure continued budgets and applications—from most flexible and robust systems on molecule. In simple terms, this would data captured, and presents the accurate diagnosis and maximization laboratory operation and offer routine analysis through to cutting- the market since the 1960s. Together be like taking a glass of red wine, findings in customizable reports. of the chances for recovery. support ranging from advice on edge research. This enables the with our partners, we also assist diluting it with the volume of water in Appropriate functions are also available installation and user training through analysis of the composition of in the realization of our customers' Lake Constance, and then managing for regulatory compliance and the to preventative maintenance. basically all compounds in a specific requirements, to identify the to identify the grape variety. protection of intellectual property. liquid phase. components of any gas composition. Our driving force—where tradition meets innovation “Agilent is recognized throughout the industry as an Our customers trust our solutions Want to find out more? That's great, R&D and engineering powerhouse. We continue to What does a lab require to be able to conduct measurements with maximum because we have a lot more to offer: roll out a strong cadence of new technologies and success and accuracy? Agilent is focused on addressing this question through – Atomic Spectroscopy solutions, delighting our customers with easy-to-use, the products it develops for its customers. We draw on a history that is both – Molecular Spectroscopy rich in tradition and characterized by pioneering work, which is reflected, in turn, best-in-class products that improve both the science – Cell Biology in our many registered patents. and the economics of the lab.” – Genomics – Clinical Research – Mike McMullen, A global team enables global service and support – Nucleic Acid Synthesis Chief Executive – Sample Preparation We deliver a unique service to our customers, covering all aspects of our Officer, Agilent – Quality Control technologies. Our specialists are responsible for servicing, maintenance, – Analysis & Consumable supplies training consultancy, and compliance. Working closely with users, we can overcome many complex everyday challenges and ensure the optimization of seamless processes. 4 5 A clear focus We Are Focused on These Markets... ... And Helping You Research Today What's Important for Tomorrow. Food Environment Pharmaceuticals Diagnostics Our technologies facilitate reliable Agilent helps with the precise analysis From research and development into Cancer represents a major challenge food safety testing procedures. This of water, air, and soil. This produces, new active agents to product quality for individual diagnoses and therapy ensures that food really does only for example, reliable values for control—Agilent technologies enable recommendations. Our technologies contain what it is supposed to. unpolluted drinking water and clean, reliable analysis that ensures a high help to provide the best possible breathable air. level of drug quality. treatment and chances of recovery. Forensics Energy and Research and Clinical Research We enable reliable testing procedures chemicals Education Agilent's involvement in this field for forensic and doping analyses. ranges from omics technologies The findings reached help to achieve Our products can ascertain the quality We supply the tools to make for cancer research, via biomarker greater legal certainty. and potential of natural and alternative breakthroughs in life, chemical, and development, through to clinical tests. sources of energy. In this way, we materials sciences. Our solutions help support globally changing needs and help the next generation of scientists to to promote a sustainable energy mix. begin their laboratory work. 6 7 Company history From Hewlett-Packard (HP) to Agilent Technologies—Learn About the History of Our Company 2013 2014 Agilent has become a leading Agilent shifts the focus onto global company analytical metrological practice 1939 1999 By this point, Agilent has turned Hewlett-Packard is established Agilent Technologies arrives into a global concern—a global in Palo Alto on Wall Street player that operates in a wide range of metrological practice markets. 1965 2005 - 2010 HP enters the field of A period of change and metrological practice reorientation HP expanded its portfolio with By means of acquisitions, The spin-off of Keysight Technologies the takeover of F&M Scientific in Agilent Technologies emerged sales, and restructuring, Agilent now enabled Agilent to fully focus Delaware. The acquired company as an independent company concentrated its focus on the on analytical metrological practice. was formed in 1956 as a part- from HP's metrological practice areas of electronic and analytical The main areas involved are The company was named after William time hobby of a DuPont employee division. At 2.1 billion US dollars, metrological practice. biosciences, applied chemistry, Hewlett and David Packard. As graduates and, with 400 employees and a the flotation went down in the and medical diagnostics. of Stanford University, they founded the turnover of 7 million US dollars, record books as the largest initial company in a garage in Silicon Valley with formed the nucleus of our public offering in Silicon Valley. start-up capital of 538 US dollars. chromatography business. 1959 1978 2014 2017 The first HP branch is Relocation to the new site in Waldbronn The separate company Keysight Agilent opens its new Customer and established in Böblingen, This developed rapidly into a corporate campus Technologies is created in the field Technology Center in Waldbronn Germany which today has more than 1,100 employees of electronic metrological practice Eighteen employees started housed in a total of six buildings. Using optical and ultrafast digital working here at the rear of a factory technologies, metrological practice producing knitted goods. Ten years solutions were developed and marketed for later, the company had more than the IT and communication industry at the 1,000 employees in Germany. Böblingen site. 1973 This represented a new benchmark in Agilent's history as HP acquires Hupe & Busch in Karlsruhe a company. The architecture reflected our philosophy— This marked the start of the company's success in liquid with open and flexible rooms, the wealth of open space chromatography—a small startup that developed into one of and light created the ideal conditions for research and Agilent's key product areas. development of future-oriented technologies. 8 9 Agilent Technologies Germany We Place Our Focus on People— Our Customer and Technology Center And Sustainable Growth in Waldbronn With its six buildings and more than 1,100 employees, the Agilent Campus in Waldbronn is one of the largest Agilent sites worldwide. This is where our experts further extend our leading position in analytics with a view to the requirements of the future. The new Customer and Technology Center is where we bring together the expertise of our developers and engineers to be able to deal directly with our customers' varied needs. Ready for the future With the 50-million investment in the expansion of the campus, the largest made to date, we have extended the scope even further. With open plan office areas, spacious laboratories, the customer center and our excellent Agilent University, the Agilent Customer and Technology Center lays the foundations for our continued growth at the site. At the heart of the Karlsruhe technology region At our site, we