General Electric began in 1892 through a merger of Edison General Electric and Thomson-Houston Electric. The company became a multinational conglomerate operating across aviation, healthcare, and energy sectors. In 2021, General Electric announced plans to split into three public companies: GE Aerospace, GE HealthCare, and GE Vernova. The aerospace division remains the primary General Electric entity. GE Measurement & Control Solutions, part of Baker Hughes since 2019, maintains operations in Massachusetts. The company continues to serve diverse industries through advanced technology and manufacturing capabilities.