Established in 1969 as Newport Research Corporation, Newport is a photonics manufacturer whose early identity was shaped by steel-clad honeycomb tables built to isolate laser experiments from vibration. Today, the Irvine-headquartered company develops technology for scientific, industrial and defense customers, while also engineering integrated solutions for original equipment manufacturers. Newport became a wholly owned subsidiary of MKS Instruments in 2016 and operates 15 manufacturing facilities worldwide.
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
Coherent CorpCoherent Corp. is a photonics technology company that makes laser, optical, and engineered-material products for industrial, communications, and datacenter applications. Founded in 1971, it operates in more than 20 countries and describes its business as spanning datacenter, communications, and industrial markets.SAXONBURG, PA
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
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