About Dolan-Jenner
About Dolan-Jenner
Dolan-Jenner was founded in 1962 in Melrose, Massachusetts by Bernard Dolan and Bob Jenner, starting out as a manufacturer of electronic controls and decorative fiber optic lamps. The company shifted its focus over time toward precision fiber optic illumination, developing the Fiber-Lite line of illuminators that became a standard light source for microscopy, inspection, and machine-vision applications.
What sets Dolan-Jenner apart is that it has owned its entire manufacturing process from product design through final assembly, which the company credits for maintaining consistent quality across decades of Fiber-Lite illuminators, goosenecks, ring lights, and custom light guide assemblies. That vertical control matters to customers who depend on consistent, repeatable illumination for quality inspection and microscope imaging, where lighting variation can throw off a measurement.
Dolan-Jenner is now a product line of Setra Systems and continues to be regarded as a pioneer in fiber optic illumination for laboratory, industrial inspection, and semiconductor applications. On ChatMRO, buyers can search by Dolan-Jenner model or describe the illumination need and get matched to the right light source or accessory.
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Frequently asked questions
What products does Dolan-Jenner manufacture?
Dolan-Jenner manufactures fiber optic illuminators, ring lights, goosenecks, and custom light guide assemblies for microscopy, inspection, and machine-vision applications. Its Fiber-Lite line is one of the most recognized names in fiber optic illumination.
Who founded Dolan-Jenner and when?
Bernard Dolan and Bob Jenner founded the company in 1962 in Melrose, Massachusetts, originally as a maker of electronic controls and decorative fiber optic lamps. The company later shifted its focus to precision illumination products used in laboratories and industrial inspection.
Is Dolan-Jenner still an independent company?
No, Dolan-Jenner is now a product line of Setra Systems rather than operating as a standalone independent company. It continues to design, engineer, and manufacture its fiber optic illumination products under the Dolan-Jenner name.
What applications use Dolan-Jenner illuminators?
Dolan-Jenner illuminators are commonly used in microscopy, quality inspection, and machine-vision systems where consistent, glare-free lighting is critical to getting an accurate image or measurement. Ring lights and gooseneck light guides let technicians direct light precisely onto small parts or samples.
How do I find the right Dolan-Jenner illuminator through ChatMRO?
Search by the Dolan-Jenner model number or describe the application, light source type, and accessory you need, and ChatMRO will match it to the correct product. Our RFQ form is available if you'd like our team to help confirm compatibility with your existing microscope or inspection setup.