Founded in 1935, Beckman Coulter Inc. is one of the largest biomedical testing companies in the world. The firm operates as a manufacturer as well as marketer of biomedical testing instrument systems, tests and supplies. Its more than 275,000 diagnostic systems operate in hospitals and laboratories worldwide, supplying information for improving patient health and reducing the cost of care. Beckman Coulter Inc. manages more than 150 facilities on six continents. It is a member company of The Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed).