Custom vs Catalog Semrock Optical Filter Options

Selecting optical filters for fluorescence-based systems is a complex yet critical task, influenced by factors like performance, budget, and delivery timelines. IDEX Health & Science simplifies this process through its Semrock® optical filters, offering a robust combination of expert support, advanced modeling tools, and high-performance technology.

The company’s success framework revolves around Team, Tools, and Technology. Their team includes experienced Application Scientists and RD&E professionals who collaborate with engineers and researchers to deliver tailored filter solutions. Their SearchLight™ simulation software models spectral behavior of entire optical systems—including light sources, fluorophores, detectors, and filters—enabling precise, data-driven design decisions. Additionally, their KolaDeep™ Spectral Measurement System ensures the reliable, repeatable performance of every filter, based on rigorous Manufacturable Specifications.

Semrock filter options include catalog, custom, and hybrid solutions. Catalog filters are ideal for common configurations, offering fast delivery (2–5 business days), searchable databases, and customizable features like edge blackening or custom apertures. Custom filters are engineered to exact system requirements and deliver optimal performance for specialized needs, with quotes in one week and delivery in four. Hybrid solutions combine standard and custom filters, balancing cost-efficiency with tailored performance.

Whether using off-the-shelf components or fully customized coatings, customers benefit from IDEX’s fast lead times, deep optical expertise, and system-level optimization. These offerings are designed to accelerate development, reduce trial-and-error, and ensure long-term success from prototype through production. Through this flexible and expert-guided approach, IDEX helps engineers and scientists get the exact performance their systems demand.