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Building a breadboard can be a challenging endeavor, particularly when working to integrate high-performance optical components. Improper execution at the breadboard phase can lead to bad data quality, delays, costly overruns, and poor product development decisions. This guide highlights some of the common mistakes made during the breadboard phase and how they can be avoided. Learn More

Larger fields and faster scans demand more from illumination, placing immense pressure on the optical path to maintain high irradiance and edge-to-edge uniformity. Drawing on the decades-long legacy of Melles Griot® Optical Systems, this guide explores how to overcome throughput bottlenecks in high-speed applications—from NGS and Spatial Biology to Digital Pathology and Advanced Machine Vision. By mastering the integration of flat-top, speckle-free widefield illumination and optimizing synergy with high-performance optics, instrument designers can ensure maximum data integrity at scale. Download the Illumination 101 Guide to optimize your next-generation imaging system. Learn More

An objective lens is a critical component of a microscope which magnifies the field of view (FOV) and determines the optical resolution of the image. These multi-lens assemblies are aligned with very high accuracy to achieve resolution at or near the diffraction-limit. Explore our tech note to learn more! Learn More

In this white paper, we discuss practical, useful information on the specific topic of the now ubiquitous flat dielectric mirror. It also outlines some of the key design considerations and specifications one should consider when selecting the appropriate flat mirror for an optical system used in biology. Learn More

In this white paper, learn more about the Widefield Illumination Module developed by IDEX Health & Science capable of delivering uniform, high-intensity output over a large field of view at multiple wavelengths. Learn More

In this paper we will review the different lens assembly techniques, how they should be selected depending on the required level of positioning accuracy, and how the Exact Placement technology specifically addresses the requirements for the tightest possible tolerances. Learn More

How can you avoid the uncertainties of off-the-shelf components that may not be characterized sufficiently to define your system’s optical path? For an instrument to operate at its full potential, each component must interact seamlessly with all other components. When integration is forced with independently developed components, the system will not be optimized for best performance. Using our in-house design and manufacturing capabilities, we develop optimal designs with your whole system in mind from the start. Our experts create innovative optical solutions that balance price and performance, meet development timelines, and exceed expectations. Learn More

The historic tech guide was used across colleges and universities for years and we’ve heard the calls from professors and students alike to make it downloadable again. We hope you find this information helpful and educational and look forward to collaborating with you in the future. Learn More

Explore custom microscope objectives with IDEX Health & Science. We are happy to work with you to provide a cost-competitive custom microscope objective solution that is ideally suited to your specific application. We guarantee superior imaging performance and repeatability in volume production. Learn More