UPCHURCH

What UPCHURCH does

IDEX Health & Science LLC is the life science fluidics, microfluidics, and optics division of IDEX Corporation (NYSE: IEX), operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary with global headquarters in Oak Harbor, Washington, and a Center of Excellence for Semrock Optical Filters in West Henrietta, New York. The company sells components, subassemblies, and integrated subsystems to OEM instrument developers in life science research, clinical diagnostics, and industrial inspection. Its portfolio is organized around three capability areas: Semrock optical filters (proprietary hard-sputtered ion-beam sputtering thin-film coatings spanning 200 nm to 1,700 nm with a 10-year warranty), Melles Griot optical systems (custom source-to-sensor subassemblies, laser light engines, microscope objectives, autofocus modules), and fluidics (valves, pumps, degassers, sensors, fittings, column hardware, and integrated subsystems), complemented by thinXXS microfluidics and consumables out of Germany and the SearchLight optical simulation tool.

The underlying technology is an optofluidics platform that integrates precision optics with fluidic components into validated subsystems, supported by a 100,000 sq. ft. optical manufacturing facility, 140+ specialized engineers, and vertical integration from individual components through subsystem assembly. The business model is B2B enterprise OEM with quote-based pricing, multi-year custom supply contracts, and a 30-day return policy on standard catalog products. Distribution is multi-channel: direct enterprise field sales, regional fluidics and Semrock distributors globally, an e-commerce webstore for catalog items, and a dedicated VAR (AVR Optics) for North American government, university, and national laboratory customers. Customer segments are primarily Life Science Instrument Developers and Clinical Diagnostics OEMs, with secondary exposure to industrial and materials science metrology.

The company has been built through a series of strategic acquisitions under IDEX Corporation, including Semrock, Melles Griot, and thinXXS Microtechnology, and operates nine offices across the United States, Japan, Germany, and China. Revenue is not separately disclosed at the subsidiary level, and the company does not publish segment financials.

Name

UPCHURCH

Legal name

IDEX Health & Science LLC

Website

https://upchurch.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IDEX Health & Science is a wholly-owned subsidiary of IDEX Corporation that designs and manufactures optofluidic components, subsystems, and custom optical subassemblies, including Semrock thin-film optical filters, Melles Griot optical systems, fluidic valves and pumps, and thinXXS microfluidics, sold to OEM instrument developers in life sciences, clinical diagnostics, and industrial inspection.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Life Science Fluidics and Optics Components

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Laboratory Consumables & Plasticware (Tips, Tubes, Plates, Filters) (HLAGAIAH)

Keywords

• Fluidic components
• Optical filters
• HPLC fittings
• Life science instruments
• Precision fluidics

Headquarters

HQ city

Oak Harbor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Optical Filters Sales: Sale of Semrock optical filters including bandpass filters, edge filters, dichroics, and custom optical filter solutions. Spans UV to near-infrared (200nm-1700nm). Revenue from both catalog and custom OEM filter orders.
2. Fluidics Components and Subsystems: Sale of fluidic components (valves, pumps, degassers, fittings, sensors, tubing) and integrated fluidic subsystems for chromatography, sample preparation, and multi-omics applications.
3. Melles Griot Optical Systems: Custom optical systems including breadboarding components, custom engineered optical subsystems, and manufacturing scale production for imaging and illumination applications.
4. Custom Engineering Services: Co-development partnerships for custom optical and fluidic solutions, including application engineering support and validation testing for integrated subsystems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

UPCHURCH (as documented in the supplied content) sells precision fluidic connections, fittings, tubing, valves, pumps, degassers, sensors, column hardware, and integrated fluidic subsystems, alongside Semrock optical filters and Melles Griot custom optical subsystems for OEM instrument developers in life sciences, clinical diagnostics, and industrial applications. The portfolio spans component-level products, validated subsystems, and engineering co-development services for optofluidic pathway integration.

Product overview

IDEX Health & Science is a global leader in life science fluidics, microfluidics, and optics, offering optofluidic solutions across three core capability areas. Its product portfolio is organized around three principal sub-brands/product lines: (1) Semrock Optical Filters — hard-sputtered thin-film optical filters spanning 200 nm to 1,700 nm, including bandpass, edge, laser cleanup, notch, and tunable filters, plus dichroic beamsplitters and edge-blackened assemblies; (2) Melles Griot Optical Systems — custom source-to-sensor optical subsystems including laser light engines, XPLAN microscope objective lenses, laser autofocus tracking modules, and illumination solutions, available through breadboarding, custom engineering, and manufacturing scale engagement models; and (3) Fluidics & Subsystems — a comprehensive component portfolio (valves, degassers, pumps, sensors, column hardware, tubing, fluidic connections) and integrated fluidic subsystems, complemented by thinXXS microfluidics and consumables. Supporting the product portfolio is SearchLight, a free browser-based optical simulation tool. The company operates a vertically integrated model from individual components through full subsystem assembly and validation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Semrock: Industry leading optical filters for life science and analytical instruments, featuring proprietary hard-sputtered thin-film coating technology
• Melles Griot
• thinXXS
• BioVersal
• Rheodyne
• SearchLight

Products and services

• Semrock Optical Filters

Quantifiable outcome

• Greater than 93% passband transmission for Semrock optical filters
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• IDEX CorporationcoreOthersIDEX Health & Science is a unit of IDEX Corporation, a global conglomerate. The parent company structure provides corporate resources and operational support.
• thinXXS Microtechnology GmbHstrategicTechnology or IntegrationGerman microfluidics manufacturer producing microfluidics and consumable products for IDEX Health & Science, extending product portfolio in microfluidic technologies.
• AVR OpticscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorth America distribution partner for Semrock Optical Filters serving Government, University, and National Laboratory Customers in the United States.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• IDEX Health & Science: Parent division of UPCHURCH, offering the broader optofluidic portfolio (Semrock filters, Melles Griot optics, valves, pumps, degassers, and UPCHURCH connections). Directly relevant because UPCHURCH is a sub-brand within this division and shares customers, channels, and engineering resources.
• IDEX Corporation: NYSE-listed diversified industrial parent of IDEX Health & Science and therefore of UPCHURCH. Comparable as the broad incumbent that ultimately controls capital allocation, M&A, and the strategic positioning of the UPCHURCH product line.
• Parker Hannifin: Large diversified motion and control technologies supplier with a fluidic connections and fittings portfolio serving analytical, medical, and industrial instrumentation. Comparable as a broad incumbent in fluidic fittings and connectors overlapping with UPCHURCH's product scope.

Direct peers

• Hamilton Company: Manufacturer of precision fluidic components including syringes, valves, tubing, fittings, and sensors used in life science and analytical instruments. Direct peer in HPLC/analytical fluidic connections, OEM supply model, and bioinert material expertise.
• Cole-Parmer (Antylia Scientific): Distributor and manufacturer of fluid handling and life science lab products, including fittings, tubing, valves, and pumps for analytical and clinical applications. Overlaps with UPCHURCH in HPLC fittings, tubing, and OEM/lab end markets.
• VICI (Valco Instruments): Specialty manufacturer of HPLC/GC fittings, valves, and fluidic components for analytical instruments. Highly comparable to UPCHURCH in product category (fittings, connectors, tubing for HPLC/UHPLC), customer base (instrument OEMs and chromatography labs), and material set (PEEK, PTFE, stainless).

Emerging players

• Postnova Analytics: Specialty supplier of fluidic and separation components for advanced analytical and bioanalytical instruments. Comparable as a niche/emerging player in high-performance fluidic connections for life science and analytical instrumentation.
• Dolomite (part of Blacktrace): Manufacturer of microfluidic components, connectors, and chips for life science and analytical applications. Comparable as an emerging player in the fluidic connections and consumables space adjacent to UPCHURCH's fittings business.
• Festo: Global supplier of pneumatic and fluid handling components, including fittings, valves, and tubing for laboratory and process automation. Comparable in fluidic connection products and OEM customer base, though its primary focus is industrial automation rather than analytical instrumentation.

Regional players

• Bio-Techne: Life science tools and consumables supplier with fluidic and separation products (e.g., ProteinSimple, exosome and proteomics workflows). Comparable as a peer serving life science instrument developers with specialty consumables, though with a broader proteomics/cell biology focus rather than pure fluidic fittings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/idexhands
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@IDEXHealthScience
• Facebookfacebook.com/idexhealth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/upchurch

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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