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A better world with photonics

G&H delivers advanced photonics engineering and manufacturing solutions for industrial, telecoms, aerospace, defense, space, quantum, and life sciences applications.

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Solutions

Enabling market solutions for core applications

We focus our photonics expertise in designing, engineering and manufacturing to provide our OEM customers with the solutions they need. Whatever the application or environment, we can work with you to enable greater system efficiency and effectiveness.

Aerospace and Defense

In harsh aerospace and defense environments there are no second chances. Mission-critical technology demands uncompromising precision, absolute reliability, and close partnerships with suppliers.

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Industrial and Telecom

Photonics technology is crucial in many fields, from laser based manufacturing to subsea communication to energy infrastructure. Optimum performance relies on solutions of the highest quality, reliability and durability.

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Life Sciences

As medical innovation accelerates so do the demands on technology. Our solutions for life sciences are enabling developments in diagnostic, analytic, surgical, therapeutic and drug delivery devices.

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Our Business

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Watch our video to discover how our people, photonics technologies and global manufacturing capabilities support customers across Industrial, Aerospace & Defence, and Life Sciences markets.

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Products

Explore our extensive product range

The G&H photonics products range includes acousto, electro, fiber and precision optic technologies. Over 70 years’ experience, unique expertise, world-class facilities and a commitment to working in partnership, enable us to deliver the highest quality components and optical systems.

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Acousto-Optics

Unmatched optical power handling and optical performance. Delivered consistently over time and in volume.

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Crystal Optics

High-optical throughput and precise phase control. A wide selection of homegrown crystal boules and materials are available.

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Electro-Optics

Minimized drive voltages and high pulse rate operation. Complete and customised system designs.

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Fiber Optics

G&H fiber optics, optimal performance and reliability. Qualified and deployed in many harsh environments.

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Precision Optics

Precision optical components for applications that require high-quality custom optics.

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Polymer Optics

Polymer Optics lightweight, cost-effective, precision-molded optical solutions for diverse applications worldwide.

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Optical Coatings & Filters

High-performance optical coatings and filters engineered to enhance transmission, reflection, and durability.

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Lens Systems

Unique cutting-edge optical solutions and lens assemblies for a diverse customer base and a staggering range of applications.

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Vision Systems

Incredibly durable and dependable. Trusted by vision system and periscope integrators and suppliers worldwide.

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Services

Our Services

Our Services support customers across the full product lifecycle from development and NPI through to manufacturing and lifecycle management, combining deep technical expertise with scalable, high-quality delivery.

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Our Business

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Discover the latest G&H news, technology highlights and event updates from across aerospace and defence, industrial, telecom, and life sciences. Read the nineteenth edition of our LinkedIn Newsletter.

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News and Resources

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Technical

Optics & Photonics: Accelerating the Technologies Protecting Lives in Modern Conflict

News

G&H Launches 50 W Optical Fiber Amplifier for High-Data-Rate Satellite Uplinks

G&H Featured in Semiconductor Digest: TFLN Reaches an Inflection Point

August 2026

Dr Stratos Kehayas explores how thin-film lithium niobate is progressing towards mainstream commercial photonics.

Events

G&H Showcases Next-Generation Space Photonics at ICSO 2026

September 2026

G&H brings space heritage and high-power optical amplification to ICSO 2026.

Technical

Inside G&H’s St Asaph Innovation Hub: Engineering the Next Generation of Optical Systems

September 2026

The St Asaph Innovation Hub engineering advanced optical systems for defense and aerospace applications.

News

A Life Shaped by Light: Stratos Kehayas

September 2026

Stratos Kehayas reflects on a life and career shaped by photonics, innovation and the power of light.

Upcoming Events

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Upcoming

AUSA 2026 - Association of the US Army Annual Meeting & Exposition

12-14 October 2026 | Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington DC, USRead More

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ICSO 2026 - International Conference on Space Optics

12-16 October 2026 | Hilton Sorrento Palace, Sorrento, ItalyRead More

About Us

75 years in the making!

From a small-town shop to a global photonics leader, Gooch & Housego has evolved over seven and a half decades through the hard work of employees, a series of smart product developments and strategic acquisitions.

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Investors

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At G&H, we deliver superior investor returns and create sustainable value by leveraging our products and capabilities to diversify into new markets.

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