ROCHESTER, N.Y., October 9, 2007 – Semrock,
Inc., the leader in quality optical filters for the Biotech
and Analytical Instrumentation markets, today announced
the addition of new fluorescence filter sets that have
been shown in independent tests to as much as double
measurement speeds for Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization
(FISH). Semrock’s latest addition to its acclaimed
BrightLine series of “no burn-out” fluorescence
filter sets offer superb brightness, minimize crosstalk
and are available in the full spectrum of colors. Designed
for comfortable visual analysis as well as accuracy in
automated, high-throughput measurement systems, BrightLine
FISH filters perform faster analyses more conveniently,
ensure more accurate diagnoses, and give the user more
reliable and repeatable measurements every time, year
after year.
FISH is rapidly growing into an essential technique
for fundamental genetic research, pharmaceutical trial
development, and commercial diagnostic testing. Semrock’s
new FISH filters, like all BrightLine
fluorescence filters,
are made with sophisticated Ion Beam Sputtering. These
BrightLine FISH filters provide far greater measurement
brightness and contrast, and are more durable than other
filters in use for FISH today, thus making it possible
to significantly improve the speed, accuracy, repeatability,
and flexibility of FISH analysis and imaging systems.
BrightLine filter sets, available with certified sub-pixel
image registration, ship rapidly from Semrock’s
extensive inventory and are available for a wide array
of fluorescence applications and budgets for all the
major fluorescence microscopes. All BrightLine filter
sets are hard-coated for proven “no burn-out” performance.
BrightLine filters are covered by U.S. patents issued
and pending.
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About Semrock:
Semrock manufactures, in high volume, quality optical
filters that set the standard in performance and reliability
for the biotech and analytical instrumentation markets.
Semrock’s patented and patent-pending products
include the highly acclaimed BrightLine series of fluorescence
filters for research and clinical microscopy, high-throughput
screening, real-time PCR, and other fluorescence-based
instrumentation; exceptional filters for Raman spectroscopy;
and other unique laser analytical instrumentation filters.
Semrock’s innovative products are made possible
by combining modern ion-beam sputtering with Semrock’s
proprietary volume manufacturing technology. Founded
in September 2000, Semrock is based in Rochester, New
York, a well-known center of optics, and has sales offices
throughout the United States. For additional information
about Semrock, its products, and its team of international
distributors, visit the company website at www.semrock.com.
Semrock and BrightLine are registered trademarks and
BrightLine Basic is a trademark of Semrock, Inc.
CONTACT:
Amanda MacDonald
Semrock, Inc.
amacdonald@semrock.com
585-594-7003
