We Don’t Just Make Filters—We Solve Problems | | |
At Chroma, every innovation we create starts by listening to you.
In a recent interview with Electro Optics, Chroma CEO Newell Lessell shares how direct conversations with customers have led to some of our biggest innovations, from ultra-precise biomedical filters to cutting-edge solutions for satellites and semiconductor inspection.
| | Whether it’s developing custom shaped optics or investing in new manufacturing technology, we evolve based on what you need. Many of our greatest innovations started with a simple question. What’s yours? | | Image: A variety of custom-shaped optical filters showcasing Chroma’s advanced manufacturing capabilities at Photonics West 2025. | | |
Learn how Chroma’s employee-owned team brings deep expertise and long-term customer relationships to every project. With a database of 20,000+ designs, we can build on proven solutions to deliver exactly what your application requires. And because customization is at the heart of what we do, we create tailored optical solutions without the custom-sized price tag.
Discover how customer dialogue drives real innovation:
| | 🗓️ Upcoming Photonics Trade Shows | | |
Meeting of the German Neuroscience Society
March 26th - March 29th, 2025
Göttingen, Germany
Join us at the Meeting of the German Neuroscience Society, where researchers from around the world gather to explore the latest advancements in neuroscience.
Visit us to learn how our high-performance optical filters can enhance your imaging and research applications.
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Focus on Microscopy
April 13th - April 16th, 2025
Taipei, Taiwan
Focus on Microscopy 2024 showcases the latest innovations and developments in optical microscopy as well as their application in a myriad of fields including biology, medicine, and material sciences.
Make sure to stop by our booth at FOM where we'll be ready to talk all things microscopy.
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SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing
April 21st - April 25th, 2024
National Harbor, Maryland, USA
See the latest advancements in sensors, infrared, laser systems, spectral imaging, radar, lidar, autonomous systems and more at the show.
We'll be there in booth # 1324 ready to show you the difference optical filters designed specifically for your application can make.
| | | Art of Science Contest Results | | |
Chroma Technology proudly sponsored the Biophysical Society's Art of Science Image Contest at the Biophysical Society's recent Annual Meeting. This unique contest showcases the stunning visual aspect of scientific research, with submissions demonstrating the beauty in biophysical studies.
A panel of judges and the Annual Meeting attendees selected the winners, highlighting the scientific significance, originality, and visual impact of the entries.
| | Image: From left to right - Ryota Sakamoto, Yale University; Mamta Amruta-Nayak, Hannover Medical School; Mateus Dyla, Novozymes. | | |
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the winners: Mamta Amruta-Nayak from Hannover Medical School in 1st place and Ryota Sakamoto from Yale University and Mateus Dyla from Novozymes tied for 2nd place.
Their contributions stood out among the impressive array of entries, capturing the imagination of attendees and judges alike.
To see the full contest details as well as current and past winners, we invite you to review the official contest page to plan your entry for next year and review the inspiring image gallery.
| | Optical Filters for Remote Sensing | | In the field of remote sensing, precision and reliability are critical for capturing and analyzing data that drives decision-making across a wide range of industries. At Chroma, we specialize in designing and manufacturing optical filters tailored to meet the unique requirements of remote sensing applications, helping you achieve accurate and dependable results every time. | | |
Environmental Monitoring:
Monitor air quality, water quality, and other environmental parameters with precision. Chroma filters deliver exceptional performance, enabling accurate detection of environmental changes.
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Geospatial Mapping:
Whether you are analyzing the performance of power lines, or gathering detailed geospatial data for city planning, our filters enhance the accuracy of spectral imaging systems, making geospatial data more reliable and actionable.
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Hyperspectral Imaging:
Leverage our filters to enable precise, high-resolution spectral imaging for various remote sensing applications, including environmental monitoring and agriculture.
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Agricultural Health & Crop Monitoring:
Analyze crop health and detect invasive species with optical filters designed for multispectral imaging systems. Our filters provide precise spectral performance critical for agricultural assessments.
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Weather & Cloud Monitoring:
From monitoring cloud cover to analyzing weather patterns, Chroma filters ensure precise and consistent measurements in challenging environmental conditions.
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Lidar & 3D Earth Mapping:
For active remote sensing applications such as lidar, our laser-compatible filters offer exceptional durability and spectral precision, enabling detailed 3D mapping and analysis.
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Why choose Chroma’s filters for remote sensing applications?
Remote sensing systems demand filters with unparalleled performance. Chroma delivers:
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High Transmission: Maximize signal strength for greater sensitivity and data accuracy.
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Superior Out-of-Band Blocking: Achieve exceptional signal-to-noise ratios by blocking unwanted light, including the sun’s radiation across a wide spectral range, from UV to MWIR.
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Spectral Precision: Ensure the accurate isolation of specific wavelengths for enhanced data clarity and reliability, critical for demanding remote sensing applications.
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High-Cone-Angle (HCA) Designs: Optimized for integration into systems requiring wide cone angles.
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Narrowband and Multiband Capabilities: Whether you require extremely selective narrowband filters or versatile multiband filters, Chroma can deliver solutions to meet your spectral imaging needs.
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Durability: Built to withstand harsh environmental conditions using advanced magnetron sputtering techniques.
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Customizable: Optical filter solutions designed to meet your specific size, shape, and spectral requirements.
Our filters are compatible with a range of detectors, from visible and SWIR cameras to CQD detectors, ensuring seamless integration into your remote sensing systems and are backed by our industry leading warranty.
| | Chroma Newsletter - March 2025 | | | | |
