Powering High-Throughput Imaging and Illumination
Melles Griot® Optical Systems from IDEX Health & Science is a leading innovator, designer, and manufacturer of high‑precision optical systems for molecular diagnostic imaging and advanced optical metrology applications. We partner with OEMs to enable the development of high‑performance imaging and measurement platforms, supporting both cutting‑edge research and demanding industrial and clinical environments.
With a fully integrated approach, we span the complete optical design and manufacturing process, offering custom and semi‑custom solutions across every stage of instrument development—from early proof‑of‑concept through to volume production of thousands of instruments.
Our portfolio includes precision optical subsystems such as illumination solutions, autofocus systems, objective and tube lenses, and Semrock optical filters, designed for reliable integration into complex imaging and analytical systems.
Enabling High‑Performance Optical Instrumentation Through Advanced Engineering
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Breadboarding
Accelerate your path to discovery with high-performance custom optical components including imaging optics, diode laser engines and laser autofocus tracking and push the boundaries of what is possible from industrial to life science, diagnostic, and medical technology.
Custom
At IDEX Health & Science, we provide the customized optical performance to move beyond prototyping into robust, market-ready instrumentation.
Manufacturing Scale
Whether you are a startup launching your first instrument or a global OEM shipping thousands, our Life Science Optics (LSO) team provides the infrastructure of a world leader with the accessibility of a direct engineering partner.
Why Choose Melles Griot Optical Systems? Increased Throughput, Improved Data Quality and More.
Melles Griot Optical Systems is your partner for developing high‑performance, application‑specific optical systems, backed by more than 50 years of precision optical design and manufacturing expertise. We support cutting‑edge life‑science markets—from NGS and Spatial Biology to next‑generation proteomics—having delivered thousands of custom imaging, illumination, and focus‑tracking subsystems engineered for high NA, large‑FOV, and flat‑top illumination performance. Whether you need breadboards, prototypes, pilot builds, or full production; we provide purpose‑built optical solutions tailored to every stage of your product development journey.
