Gooch & Housego began in Ilminster, Somerset, in 1948 and has grown from a small-town shop into a global photonics engineering group. More than 1,000 employees across 13 sites support OEM customers with components and optical systems built for demanding applications, drawing on over seven decades of experience and a team of more than 100 engineers.
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ISO 13485:2016
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FDA 21 CFR Part 820
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MDR 2017/745
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IVDR 2017/746
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ITAR Compliance
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MDSAP Support
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NMPA/CFDA Approval Support
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AS9100
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EUMDR
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Gooch & Housego PLC (G&H)Founded in Ilminster, Somerset, in 1948, Gooch & Housego is a photonics engineering group with more than seven decades of experience turning difficult optical designs into durable components and systems. Headquartered in Somerset with operations in the USA and Europe, it works primarily with OEM customers whose equipment must perform reliably in demanding environments. Its Rochester-based G&H | GS Optics business adds a distinct 1916 heritage in precision polymer optics.ROCHESTER, NY
Excelitas TechnologiesWith more than 140 years of technology expertise, Excelitas Technologies is a global photonics manufacturer headquartered in Pittsburgh and serving customers in demanding technical markets. Its 7,500-plus employees develop sophisticated solutions for applications where dependable performance matters, including medical systems, industrial automation and semiconductor production. Excelitas operates manufacturing facilities across the Americas, Europe and Asia, with quality systems certified to standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100D and ISO 13485.GAITHERSBURG, MD
Thorlabs, IncFounded in 1989 in Newton, New Jersey, Thorlabs grew from a mission to make photonics laboratory equipment more accessible to graduate students and junior professors. Today, its globally integrated teams design and manufacture equipment for researchers and technology developers, while its in-house engineering and manufacturing support custom work from prototype through production.ROCHESTER, NY
PhotekPhotek is an advanced electro-optics manufacturer based in East Sussex, where it develops specialist detection equipment for scientists and engineers working with extremely faint or fast-changing signals. Its 1,500-square-metre facility includes controlled assembly and clean-room space, supporting bespoke work for research and industrial applications. Photek is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified by BSI.LANCASTER, PA