We are component and system-level experts who understand the critical inter-dependencies between microfluidics, fluidics, optics, and integrated sub-assemblies. We specialize in the complete optofluidic pathway to help you avoid project risks and are uniquely positioned to solve even the most demanding challenges in a wide array of applications.
FEATURED PRODUCTS
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![IDEX - Edge Blackened Optical Filters]( "Edge Blackened Optical Filters")
Edge Blackening is the application of a matte black paint to the edges of an optical filter to prevent stray light inside the filter from re-entering the light path outside the filter.
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![IDEX - semrock filters]( "Semrock Optical Filters: See More In Your System")
Transform your optical systems with Semrock filters - the brightest, most durable, and spectrally sophisticated filters in the market.
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![IDEX - searchlight]( "Spectral Plotting & Analysis Tool: SearchLight™")
SearchLight™ is a free, intuitive, online plotting tool helps you overcome the obstacles many fluorescence instrument designers and users face with spectral management.
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![IDEX - XPLAN]( "XPLAN CCG Lens Series")
The Melles Griot XPLAN Lens Series fluorescence microscope imaging systems enable the rapid development of breadboard instruments for next-gen sequencing, proteomics, and spatial biology applications.
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![IDEX - illumination solutions]( "Compact and Efficient LED and Diode Laser Modules")
These illumination modules provide extremely compact and reliable sources of laser and LED light with minimal heat generation and maximum resistance to mechanical shock and vibration.
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![IDEX - Nanopede series]( "Nanopede Optical Filters")
The 26 bandpass optical filters in the Nanopede series cover the near UV and visible spectrum in 20 nm Full-Width, Half-Max (FWHM) steps. Moving into the NIR, the FWHM increases to 30 nm.
BROCHURES AND CATALOGS
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![IDEX - Custom Microscopy Objectives]( "Custom Microscope Objectives")
Discover how a cost-competitive custom microscope objective solution ideally suited to your specific application can offer superior imaging performance and repeatability in volume production.
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![IDEX - imaging illumination subsystems]( "Imaging And Illumination Subsystems")
Components must interact seamlessly with others for an instrument to operate at its full potential. We develop optimal designs with your whole system in mind from the start.
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![IDEX - semrock optical filter catalog]( "Semrock Raman Optical Filter Catalog")
Explore the widest selection of raman-spectroscopy edge filters available, with edge wavelengths from 224 to 1550 nm. Now, you can see the weakest signals closer to the laser line than ever before.
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![IDEX - 2023 Optical Filters Catalog]( "2023 Semrock Optical Filters Catalog")
Explore a catalog of products such as bandpass optical filters, long pass and short pass edge filters, notch filters, dichroic beamsplitters, and more.
CONTACT INFORMATION
IDEX Health & Science | Semrock | Melles Griot
1180 John Street
West Henrietta, NY 14586
UNITED STATES
Phone: 585-625-5000
Fax: 585-244-6292
FEATURED INSIGHTS
Discover how flatness impacts optical wavefronts in super-resolution microscopy, and learn to calculate its practical implications for your system's performance and imaging quality.
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![IDEX - super res 3]( "Using Laser Dichroic Beamsplitters For Super-resolution And TIRF Microscopy")
Unlock the full potential of super-resolution & TIRF imaging with Semrock's advanced laser dichroic beamsplitters, offering unparalleled precision and compatibility for microscopy systems.
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![GettyImages-1156112856 wavelength light colors]( "Measuring Light With Wavelengths And Wavenumbers")
Understanding the "color" of light involves its distribution of intensity across wavelengths. In fields like Raman spectroscopy, reconciling wavelength and wavenumber units is crucial.
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![GettyImages-1401910116 green fluorescent proteins]( "Fluorescent Proteins: Theory Applications And Best Practices")
From the depths of the ocean to the forefront of science, fluorescent proteins have become indispensable tools in science. Discover their origins, evolution, and transformative applications.
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![IDEX - what is FRET]( "What Is FRET?")
Discover the intricacies of FRET (Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer), a pivotal technique unveiling molecular interactions, and explore fluorescent filters that excel in FRET applications.
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![IDEX - CA2+]( "Using Fura-2 to Track Ca2+")
Discover the power of Fura-2 in calcium tracking. By leveraging its absorption spectrum, BrightLine® FURA2-C set offers unparalleled brightness, contrast, and precision for high-speed imaging.
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![GettyImages-172211629 fluorescent microscope]( "Multiband Filter Set Terminology")
Recent advancements in fluorescence imaging tackle the challenge of labeling multiple objects in a single sample. Explore innovative multiband filter sets for high-fidelity, multi-color imaging.
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![IDEX - choosing-dichroic-fig-1]( "Choosing Dichroic Beamsplitters With Flatness/RWE Appropriate To The Microscopy Method")
Learn how to optimize microscopy performance by selecting optical filters and dichroic beamsplitters to minimize wavefront distortion and ensure flatness standards.
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![GettyImages-973715182-teamwork-team-collaboration-partner-partnership-relationship-agreement]( "How We Partner – Our Product Development Process")
In a world of increasing complexity, IDEX Health & Science offers a streamlined product development process, leveraging expertise to expedite market entry with reduced risk.
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![IDEX - flattop-imagegraph-01]( "Illumination Solutions: Deliver Light Where You Want It, How You Want It")
Explore our diverse range of laser and LED light engines, tailored for applications like Next Generation Sequencing, Cytometry, and Spectroscopy.
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![IDEX - stopline]( "Filter Spectra At Non-Normal Angles Of Incidence")
Exploring filter spectra at non-normal angles of incidence reveals vital shifts in optical properties, impacting applications across various filter types.
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![IDEX - noburnouthardcoated]( "Semrock Filters Don't Burn Out")
Discover the cutting-edge technology behind Semrock's hard-coated filters, engineered with Ion Beam Sputtering (IBS) for unparalleled durability and performance in fluorescence imaging systems.
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![IDEX - coating room]( "Performance, Reliability, Repeatability")
Discover how Semrock's Optical Filters redefine standards in performance, reliability, and repeatability, offering unrivaled clarity and durability for biotech and analytical instrumentation.
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![IDEX - Elizabeth Bernhardt]( "Meet the Experts: Elizabeth Bernhardt")
Meet Elizabeth Bernhardt, Ph.D., an Application Scientist at IDEX Health & Science, bridging technical expertise with customer needs for innovative optical filter solutions.
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![IDEX - orientation of filters]( "How Do You Properly Orient Your Filters? Here's Your Guide")
Correctly orienting Semrock filters is crucial for optimal performance. Learn how to align excitation, emission, and dichroic filters to maximize transmission and minimize autofluorescence.
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![IDEX - Searchlight tips tricks]( "SearchLight: 6 Tips & Tricks You Didn't Know")
SearchLight™ is a free, online spectral plotting and analysis tool for fluorescence microscope users and optical designers. Explore its capabilities and functionalities here.
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![IDEX - Brightline]( "BrightLine LED-Optimized Fluorescence Filter Sets")
In recent years, LED-based light engines have revolutionized fluorescence imaging, offering superior performance to traditional arc lamps. However, spectral mismatches pose challenges.
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![IDEX - Semrock filters]( "Increase Raman System Performance With Verona Filters")
Learn about optical filters designed to address the intricate challenges of Raman spectroscopy, offering enhanced signal collection and superior signal-to-noise ratio for precise analysis.
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![IDEX - Fluoro Filters]( "An Introduction To Fluorescence Filters")
Optical filters are essential components in fluorescence instruments, regulating light emission and excitation. They are widely used in biology and medicine for accuracy and minimal background interference.
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![IDEX - Quantum Dot]( "Fluorescence Imaging With Quantum Dot Nanocrystals")
Quantum dot nanocrystals are clusters of semiconductor atoms used for live-cell imaging and pathology. Proper filters are vital for quantum dot imaging.
