About Rapp OptoElectronic
Rapp OptoElectronic is specialized in high-performance illumination systems, 2-Photon and Deep-UV microscopy, microscope modification as well as accessories for microscopy. Scientific system components for microscopy that are mainly used as equipment for photomanipulation and imaging are our strength. Based on approximately 20 years of expertise in photonic research, high-end custom solutions are developed in close cooperation with our worldwide customers and partners.
Our optical devices and systems are mainly used for the following research topics of our customers:
- Biophysics
- Optogenetics
- Neuroscience
- Cell Biology
- Development Biology
- Material Science
But the possible fields of use for our products are not limited to these. See products
A team for complete solutions and extensive services
With our multidisciplinary team of physicists and biologists as well as optical, electronical, mechanical and IT engineers, we provide complete solutions for our customers. Systems are developed according to their requirements. Most of the Rapp OptoElectronic products are modular and can be integrated in new, complex systems or can be added to existing experimental setups. System integrators and resellers are in close cooperation with the scientists as the end users regarding technical expertise and advice as well as for design and manufacturing solutions.
HISTORY
The Rapp OptoElectronic GmbH was founded in 2001, following the predecessor company founded in 1987. The roots of the company go back to 1980’s developing flash lamp systems for uncaging experiments and other flash photolysis applications as the first manufacturer in the market.
Rapp OptoElectronic is now not only popular for standard product range for localized photomanipulation, but also for further microscopy and imaging. Over time, the company has expanded to become a modern and internationally well-known and established company operating together with numerous renowned companies and well-respected research institutes.
COMPANY FOUNDER
Founder of both companies is the owner and CEO Dr. Gert Rapp. He built up the company as an author or co-author of nearly 100 scientific publications in well-known journals for biophysical and neuroscience methods based on more than 15 years of experience in fundamental research in Germany at:
MPIKG (Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Potsdam)
EMBL (European Molecular Biology Laboratory)
MPI-MF (Max Planck Institute for Medical Research, Heidelberg)
PREFERRED PARTNER FOR JOINT RESEARCH PROJECTS
Years of research experience in close contact with our customers and their challenges are our most powerful source of innovative ideas for product development and improvement. With our product inventions researchers from well-known universities, Max-Planck-Institutes, the EMBL and industrial companies from all over the world have made significant scientific findings.
Location
Rapp OptoElectronic is an independent privately-owned company located at Kronskamp 110, 22880 Wedel, Germany close to the city of Hamburg.
Partners
Our resellers and partners can be found at worldwide destinations. We work together with globally well-known and established companies in the market. Rapp OptoElectronic is a European distributor for some of these, for others an “Authorized Microscope Sales and Service Center”. We cultivate and appreciate the strong relationships with international resellers in order to intensify our local service opportunities and to widen our product portfolio.