Founded in 1935 by Dr. Arnold O. Beckman as National Technical Laboratories in Pasadena, California. In 1998, the company merged with Coulter Corporation and became Beckman Coulter. Since 2011, Beckman Coulter has been part of Danaher Corporation. The company is headquartered in Brea, California, and has more than 12,000 employees worldwide.

Beckman Coulter is known for its approach focused on laboratory efficiency and improving patient outcomes. By integrating advanced technology and automation, the company helps laboratories reduce costs, increase throughput, and deliver results that are faster and more accurate.