Thermo fisher is one of the leading players in the gas chromatography market. It offers variety of GC products including GC systems, detectors, autosamplers, and accessories. The company has a broad product portfolio owing to its high expenditure on research and development. The company invested USD 750 million on product innovation in 2016 to enhance its product offerings. Owing to its focused R&D efforts, Thermo Fisher has launched several new products through its Analytical Instruments segment.