Illumina, Inc. engages in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of life science tools and integrated systems for large-scale analysis of genetic variation and function. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California and currently employs 10,590 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2000-06-28. Its products are used for applications in the life sciences, oncology, reproductive health, agriculture, and other emerging segments. Its product categories include Instruments, Kits & Reagents, Selection Tools, and Software & Analysis. Its Instruments category include sequencing platforms, microarray scanners, and IVD instruments. Its Kits & Reagents category consists of library preparation kits, sequencing reagents, microarray kits, clinical research products, and IVD products. Its Selection Tools category include Library Prep & Array Kit Selector, Gene Panel & Array Finder, DesignStudio Custom Assay Designer, and other. Its services include sequencing services, microarray services, proactive instrument monitoring, and instrument services and training. The company is also a developer of an emerging and highly differentiated single-cell technology.