Rochester, NY, & Göttingen,
Germany, October 23, 2004 – Carl Zeiss Light
Microscopy Division, a market leader for biomedical research
microscopes, and Semrock, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance
optical filters, have signed an agreement for the delivery
of optical filters for fluorescence microscopy.
These latest-generation fluorescence filters, made exclusively
for Carl Zeiss to their exacting specifications, are based
on Semrock’s BrightLine™ hard-coated filter
technology. BrightLine filters are characterized by extraordinarily
high transmission, steep edges and excellent blocking. When
these new filters are incorporated into the Carl Zeiss family
of light microscopes the result is shorter exposure times
and optimal sample protection, especially important for
live cell imaging.
The initial agreement between Semrock and Carl Zeiss AG
has already led to the delivery of a series of high-performance
filter sets designed to precisely match the spectral properties
of the most important fluorescent proteins.
In addition to incorporating these filters in their microscope
systems, Carl Zeiss now also lists these filters for worldwide
distribution.
About
Semrock:
Semrock manufactures advanced optical coatings and filters
that are setting the new standard in optics for the biotech
and analytical instrumentation markets. Semrock products
include the highly acclaimed BrightLine™ series of
fluorescence filters for microscopy, flow cytometry and
other fluorescence-based instrumentation, high-performance
filters for Raman spectroscopy, and unique biomedical laser
system optics. Semrock’s innovative products are made
possible by combining modern ion-beam sputtering with Semrock’s
proprietary technology. Founded in September 2000, Semrock
is based in Rochester, New York, a well-known center of
optics, and has offices in Maryland, Georgia and California.
For additional information about Semrock and its products,
visit the company website at www.semrock.com.
About
Carl Zeiss:
Carl Zeiss is a leading international group of companies
operating worldwide in the optical and opto-electronic industry.
Carl Zeiss AG is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany. The
Carl Zeiss Group is structured as six business groups that
operate with sole responsibility. They are generally ranked
first or second in the three strategic markets of biosciences
and medical technology, system solutions for industry and
optical consumer goods. They offer products and services
for biomedical research and medical technology, system solutions
for the semiconductor, automotive and mechanical engineering
industries, as well as high quality consumer goods such
as eyeglass lenses, camera lenses and binoculars.
The Carl Zeiss Group is directly represented in more than
30 countries and operates production facilities in Europe,
America and Asia. In fiscal year 2002/03 the global workforce
of approximately 14,000 employees generated revenue of about
EUR 2 billion. Further information is available at www.zeiss.com.
Semrock
Media Contact:
Semrock, Inc.
Leandra W. Grissom
lgrissom@semrock.com
585-594-7005
