Illumination Solutions

For decades, IDEX Health & Science’s Melles Griot Optical Systems have pioneered illumination technology, advancing biological research from flow cytometry and confocal microscopy to today’s high-throughput, high-resolution applications. Emerging fields such as next-generation sequencing (NGS), spatial biology, proteomics, and high-throughput screening (HTS) demand faster imaging with greater detail. However, throughput challenges often arise due to limitations in illumination uniformity, power delivery, and system integration.

To address these needs, IDEX Health & Science developed custom Wide Field Illumination Modules, designed to provide uniform, high-power, multi-wavelength illumination across large fields of view or line scans. Key features include:

• High-power laser diodes and LEDs covering UV to near-IR, delivering up to 20W with proven lifetime reliability.

• Flexible delivery via free space or fiber coupling for seamless system integration.

• Flat-top, speckle-free illumination with >85% uniformity, ensuring consistent, high-quality data.

• Custom beam shaping to match flow cells, objectives, and detectors, maximizing photon efficiency.

• Compatibility with XPLAN optics and wide-field sensors.

• Advanced laser modulation and thermal management to maintain stability and extend lifespan.

• Compact, drop-in footprints that reduce system complexity and integration time.

These solutions improve throughput by enabling larger fields of view and faster scanning while maintaining high-resolution imaging quality. For OEMs, benefits include increased speed, improved data reliability, simplified design, and customizable performance. With decades of expertise, IDEX Health & Science remains a trusted partner, providing illumination solutions that power the future of life sciences and next-generation imaging systems.