Shimadzu Corporation was established in 1875 and incorporated in 1917. Specializes in manufacture of precision instruments. Operations are carried out through the following divisions: Scientific and Process instruments: optical analytical instrument, measuring instrument; Medical Systems and Equipment: MRI system, CT scanner, diagnosis system; Aircraft Equipment and Industrial Machinery: electronic equipment for aircrafts, air space related equipment. Scientific and Process Instruments accounted for 53% of fiscal 2001 revenues; Aircraft Equipment and Industrial Machinery, 26% and Medical Equipment, 21%.