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A common misconception in optical system design is that a perfect drawing guarantees a perfect result. If you provide precise transmission and OD blocking, any high-end vendor should be able to deliver a part that just works. However, at IDEX Health & Science, we’ve seen that an optical filter can meet every single spec on a piece of paper and still cause technical issues once installed. This is the hidden cost of build-to-print sourcing: when you order a part that is technically correct but not optimal because the system logic was flawed. Read Part 1 of our Semrock Advantage Series.
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Our BrightLine filter sets have long been an industry ”work horse,” delivering dependable, exceptional performance for a wide range of ever evolving applications and customer needs. We're excited to announce a significant evolution in our BrightLine product offerings, designed to provide unparalleled value and performance: the BrightLine 2.0 and BrightLine Basic Optical Filter Sets.
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We are the premier provider of intelligently engineered tubing assemblies for various applications including life sciences and medical devices requiring precise control and measurement.
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Learn how bubbles form in instrument fluid lines due to changes in pressure, temperature, and reagent mixing—and how integrating a degasser prevents pumping errors, noisy baselines, and workflow disruptions.
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The design of illumination optics for fluorescence-based systems has traditionally been defined by a frustrating compromise: speed versus sensitivity. If you’ve ever had to choose between the high intensity of a pinpoint laser and the rapid scanning speed of a wide-field beam, you’ve experienced the inherent limitations of traditional illumination design. But what if you didn’t have to choose?
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At IDEX Health & Science, we prioritize the speed of your innovation. For optical research and instrument development, timing isn’t just a convenience—it’s the difference between a breakthrough and a bottleneck. For critical prototyping, RD&E, and debugging, explore fast delivery options for our Semrock optical filters.
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Tubing used for medical device applications requires precision, reliability, and safety. Materials, dimensions/tolerances, optical clarity, and chemical resistance are critical factors in ensuring the tubing functions properly without risks to patients and healthcare providers.
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Design Smarter & Spend Less. Learn how to engineer your system for performance and value by exploring the three costliest optical filter spec mistakes.
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When your life science system relies on consistent, contamination-free fluid control, your valve choice can make a huge difference. You may have used solenoid valves as a default option in your life science instruments, but as performance demands increase, their limitations become more apparent. It may be time to make the switch. Learn more about our selection valves.
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To keep costs down while still achieving a low–dead-volume connection, IDEX Health & Science recommends using tubing sleeves. Unlike fixed ferrules, sleeves aren’t permanently attached, allowing them to accommodate different pocket depths. And, because they’re made from extruded polymer tubing, you get consistent concentricity built right into the connection.
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