Founded 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.
Newport CorporationEstablished 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.NEWPORT, PA
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
MiTeGen, LLCFounded in 2004 by Cornell Professor Robert Thorne, Ithaca-based MiTeGen is a scientific tools company built around translating physics into practical solutions for researchers. It works with laboratories in more than 40 countries, developing and supplying specialized equipment for structural research while also taking on custom projects shaped by a researcher’s specific needs.ITHACA, NY