From life sciences to industry: How advanced optical filters are transforming imaging, sensing, and analysis - A Chroma Technology White Paper

From fluorescence imaging and machine vision to air quality monitoring and consumer displays, optical filters are central to today’s most demanding applications. This White Paper explores how Chroma Technology—renowned for its precision-engineered and customisable filters—is helping researchers and engineers push the boundaries of what's possible across a broad spectrum of industries.

You’ll discover the key technologies behind Chroma’s success, how filters are selected or designed for specific needs, and the impact they have on performance, speed, and reliability across life sciences, industrial systems, and more.

Who should read this White Paper?
This resource is ideal for professionals and decision-makers working with:

• Life sciences & medical imaging – Enhance fluorescence microscopy and OCT with high-performance filters

• Industrial inspection & machine vision – Achieve fast, accurate analysis in quality control and semiconductor workflows

• Environmental monitoring – Improve gas detection, pollutant sensing, and remote sensing systems

• Display & consumer electronics – Ensure accurate colour with high-precision tristimulus filters

• Optical communications & photonics – Design reliable systems using filters for ultrafast lasers and fibre optics

What will you learn?
This White Paper unpacks core principles, new developments, and real-world applications of modern optical filters. It includes:

• Multiband filters for fast, simultaneous signal detection in biomedical imaging

• Tunable filters for flexible wavelength control in spectroscopy and sensor systems

• Tristimulus filters for accurate colour reproduction and calibration in displays

• Mid-wave infrared filters for gas analysis and thermal imaging

• Custom solutions – How Chroma’s sputter coating, tight tolerances, and collaborative engineering deliver tailored performance

Why download this White Paper?
Discover how precision optics are accelerating breakthroughs in research, industry, and technology. Whether you’re developing advanced instrumentation or sourcing custom filters for a specific application, this guide offers the technical insight you need to make informed decisions—and gain a performance edge.