Agilent Technologies Inc. has opened a $25 million center in Mulgrave, Australia, for cutting-edge spectroscopy research, laboratory testing and training.

The facility provides advanced communications technology to facilitate collaboration among Agilent divisions, research partners and global customers. In the US, Agilent recently opened a calibration center in Phoenix.

Spectroscopy instruments determine quality and screen for contaminants in a variety of applications, including agriculture, the environment and pharmaceuticals.