FEI Company (FEIC) was an Oregon-based company that provided high-performance microscopy and imaging solutions to a range of industries, including materials science, life sciences, and electronics. The company was founded in 1971 and went public in 1995, with its shares being listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol FEIC.
FEI Company's products and services were used by researchers and engineers to understand and analyze the structure and composition of materials and biological samples at the microscopic level. The company's product portfolio included transmission electron microscopes, scanning electron microscopes, dual-beam systems, and focused ion beam systems.
In 2016, FEI Company was acquired by Thermo Fisher Scientific for $4.2 billion. The acquisition was aimed at expanding Thermo Fisher's capabilities in electron microscopy, a rapidly growing field in life sciences and materials science research. Following the acquisition, FEI Company became a part of Thermo Fisher's Analytical Instruments segment.
Overall, FEI Company was known for its innovative products and commitment to advancing research and development in a range of industries. Its acquisition by Thermo Fisher was seen as a significant move in the microscopy and imaging space, with the combined entity expected to drive further growth and innovation in the field.
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