Analyze Filter Performance Across the Spectrum
Plot and compare optical filter transmission data in real time. Chroma’s Spectra Viewer empowers engineers and researchers to make data-driven optical design choices. Widely used in fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, spectroscopy, and optical system development.
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Rapid Prototyping
Our new Rapid Prototyping service offers everything you love about Chroma, but faster. Custom products can be delivered in as little as 2 weeks from the order date. Whether you're in the early stages of product development or refining an existing design, our Rapid Prototyping Service is the ideal solution to bring your ideas to life quickly and efficiently.
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Your Optical Engineering Partner from Design to Delivery
Collaborate with Chroma’s expert engineers and application scientists to design and build optical filters and systems tailored to your exact performance, precision, and application requirements. From concept through production, we provide dedicated technical guidance, thin-film coating expertise, and end-to-end engineering support that ensures your project’s success.
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Precision Optical Filters for Industrial Automation
From quality inspection to robotic guidance, Chroma optical filters deliver the clarity, contrast, and wavelength control that power today’s most advanced machine vision systems. Engineered for precision and durability, our filters help industrial automation equipment perform with greater accuracy, consistency, and speed.
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Optical Filters for Scientific, Imaging and Detection Industries

Manufacturing high-performance optical filters covering a spectral range from 200-3000nm with superior durability and longevity. Offering off-the-shelf, custom, and high-volume production products and solutions, we can design and deliver optical filters that do precisely what our customers need.

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Setting the standard for success in optical filters

Our reputation is built on dedicated customer service, including technical and application support. We manufacture high-performance optical filters covering a spectral range from 200-3000nm with superior durability and longevity, across many industries and applications. Our filter types include long, short, and multi-bandpass filters, notch rejection filters, neutral density filters, beamsplitters and reflective metal mirrors.

Capabilities

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Manufacturing & Optical Coatings

Manufacturing capabilities for optical filters involve precision techniques like thin-film coating and optical design.

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Custom Design & Engineering

Expert guidance and comprehensive support from initial consultation to final implementation.

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Prototyping & Rapid Development

In the dynamic landscape of rapid product development, transforming ideas into prototypes swiftly is essential.

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Metrology & Quality Assurance

Our state-of-the-art metrology equipment ensures the quality of optical components.

Applications & Markets

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Life Science & Diagnostics

Filters for biotechnology and diagnostic instruments, including flow cytometers, PCR, DNA sequencers, plate readers, and clinical chemistry analyzers.

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Astronomy & Astrophotography

Filters designed for deep-sky imaging, planetary observation, and scientific measurement with precise spectral control and long-term stability.

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Industrial Applications & Machine Vision

Filters for industrial automation from inspection and measurement to robotic guidance, machine vision, sorting, and embedded vision in harsh environments.

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Analytical Spectroscopy

Filters and sets for Raman, fluorescence, UV–Vis, and other analytical spectroscopy workflows to optimize signal-to-noise and simplify system design.

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Spectra Viewer

From Researchers to OEMs:

Experience the powerful, interactive Spectra Viewer from Chroma Technology. View our tutorials and use this simple-to-use tool to provide insight into the world of optical filters, filter sets, and fluorochromes. The Spectra Viewer is designed to support and enhance your work.

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OEM Optical Engineering Systems Design

Are you looking for a partner to develop custom optical engineering solutions?

We work closely with our partner, 89 North, in the development of custom OEM optical engineering solutions for some of the world’s most advanced companies. Core expertise includes custom illumination design and laser system design across the fields of

  • Bioanalytical device manufacturing

  • Industrial inspection

  • Photonics and imaging

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