ROCHESTER,
N.Y., March 12, 2008 – Semrock announces
the addition of a new value-based line of optical edge
filters for Raman spectroscopy and fluorescence imaging,
thus significantly expanding its industry-leading product
offerings. The new EdgeBasic long-wave-pass filters
are hard-coated optical filters that share all the high
transmission (98% typical) and laser-line blocking (optical
density > 6) performance of Semrock’s popular
ultrasteep RazorEdge® filters, but with edge steepness
that is tailored for cost-sensitive “application-specific” Raman
systems that do not require measurement of the smallest
possible Raman shifts, as well as for sensitive fluorescence
imaging systems that demand maximum signal capture.
Like all of
Semrock’s thin-film optical filters,
the new EdgeBasic filters are hard-coated using Semrock’s
ion-beam sputtering deposition process for permanent “no
burn-out” optical durability and lasting reliability
even in harsh environmental conditions, and are backed
by an industry-leading five year warranty. These new
filters also have extended blocking of light from the
laser wavelength deep into the ultraviolet to enhance
their suitability for fluorescence applications.
“Semrock has long been known for providing quality
optical filters for cutting-edge applications like Raman
spectroscopy,” said Dr. Victor Mizrahi, President & CEO
of Semrock. “We are now in a position to leverage
our years of development to apply our sophisticated filter
manufacturing technology to the more cost-conscious market
for standard and high-volume applications. The introduction
of these new EdgeBasic filters, following closely on
the heels of our new value-priced BrightLine
Basic™ fluorescence
sets, demonstrates Semrock’s ongoing commitment
to bring superior products to the broad middle market.
This level of performance and reliability was previously
unheard of at these prices.”
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Semrock manufactures
quality optical filters that set the standard in performance
and reliability for the biotech
and analytical instrumentation markets. All Semrock optical
filters are made with hard Ion Beam Sputtered optical
coatings. OEM filters are manufactured in volume. End-users
benefit from a wide selection of standard catalog products
that ship from stock. 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; state-of-the-art filters for Raman spectroscopy;
and other unique laser analytical instrumentation filters.
Semrock’s innovative products, made possible by
combining modern ion-beam sputtering with Semrock’s
proprietary volume manufacturing technology, are covered
under an industry-leading five-year warranty.
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.
BrightLine, RazorEdge and Semrock are registered trademarks,
and EdgeBasic and BrightLine Basic are trademarks of
Semrock, Inc.
Contact:
Amanda
MacDonald
amacdonald@semrock.com
585-594-7000
