ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 24, 2008 – Semrock
has augmented its flagship BrightLine family of fluorescence
filters with a new series of high performance fluorescence
filter sets that are specially optimized for laser excitation.
Semrock’s laser
fluorescence filter sets are crafted
for the most popular lasers used in fluorescence imaging,
including the newer all-solid-state lasers that are rapidly
replacing older gas-laser technology. The new excitation
filters offer excellent transmission at the designated
laser wavelengths, combined with low ripple passbands.
The separation of the excitation and emission filters
is exceptionally small (less than 2.5% of the longest
laser wavelength) to enable maximum capture of even weak
signals close to the laser line. The matched dichroic
beamsplitters exhibit excellent laser reflection for
all polarizations, and transition rapidly to a wide and
low-ripple fluorescence passband, with the flatness,
low autofluorescence, and surface cosmetic properties
needed for excellent imaging performance.
BrightLine Laser Fluorescence filter sets are designed
for use in laser-scanning and spinning-disk confocal
microscopes, as well as total-internal-reflection fluorescence
(TIRF) microscopes. They are also ideal for any fluorescence
microscope or imaging system that demands premium spectral
performance and/or beamsplitter flatness, such as structured
illumination systems for reduction of out-of-plane noise.
“Laser-based fluorescence microscopy is the fastest
growing segment of the fluorescence imaging market, and
customers are demanding the performance and reliability
that Semrock can offer,” said Dr. Turan Erdogan,
Semrock’s Chief Technology Officer.
Like all of
Semrock’s optical filters, the new
laser fluorescence filter sets are exclusively manufactured
with hard-coated Ion-Beam Sputtering technology for Semrock’s
famous “no burn-out” reliability, and they
are confidently backed by an industry-leading five year
warranty. These filter sets ship quickly from stock,
as do an exceptionally diverse array of complementary
fluorescence and laser-filter products.
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About Semrock:
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 and Semrock are registered trademarks.
CONTACT:
Amanda Valek-MacDonald
Semrock, Inc.
amacdonald@semrock.com
585-594-7000
