24/7 Support With New SearchLight Features

Designing high-performance fluorescence microscopy systems requires more than selecting the right optical components—it demands confidence that every filter, fluorophore, light source, and detector will work together seamlessly. SearchLight, the industry-standard, free cloud-based optical modeling platform, now makes that process even faster and more intuitive with two powerful new capabilities: Advanced Product Search and the Automatic System Calculator.

The enhanced Product Search helps users quickly identify catalog filters based on spectral performance rather than part numbers. Engineers and researchers can search using transmission edge requirements, upload custom light source spectra, compare theoretical filter designs against available products, and prioritize Quick Ship options to keep projects on schedule.

The Automatic System Calculator removes one of the biggest bottlenecks in fluorescence system design by automatically evaluating every possible combination of filters, fluorophores, light sources, and detectors. Instead of manually testing configurations, users can instantly compare system performance, assess signal-to-noise ratios, identify potential crosstalk, and visualize results through radar charts and optical density views. Complete datasets can also be exported in CSV or JSON formats for collaboration and documentation.

Whether you're developing a new microscope, optimizing a multichannel imaging experiment, or validating a complex optical design, these new SearchLight features provide a faster, smarter way to move from concept to prototype. By combining automated analysis with powerful visualization tools, SearchLight helps researchers reduce design time, improve system performance, and make better-informed decisions—anytime inspiration strikes.