Operational for more than 100 years, GE Global Research is one of the worlds leading industrial research laboratories that have expertise in the areas of medical imaging and energy generation technologies. The center has operations in the United States, India, China and Germany. It occupies over 500 acres of space. GE Global Research also specializes in the fields of electronics engineering, microbiology, metallurgy and information technology. The center offers assistance with the development of technologies in various areas, including alternative energies, biosciences, nanotechnology and polymer materials. In addition, it conducts research in ceramic and physical metallurgy technologies, as well as computing and decisioning sciences. GE Global Research publishes articles in nearly 40 languages. The center is a part of General Electric Company.