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G&H (Gooch & Housego)
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
Ilminster, Somerset 13,739 followers
A better world with photonics
About us
G&H is a world leader in optical designing, testing and manufacturing. As experts in the technology of light, G&H works with customers to provide optical systems, assemblies, and components for demanding applications. Headquartered in Ilminster Somerset, UK with primary operations in the USA and Europe, G&H is recognized for the breadth of their acousto-optic, electro-optic, crystal-optic, fibre optic, and precision optic products. G&H is recognised as the preferred source for OEMs in the life sciences, industrial, and aerospace and defence industries, with a history of quality and excellence that dates back over seventy-five years.
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https://gandh.com
External link for G&H (Gooch & Housego)
- Industry
- Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Ilminster, Somerset
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 1948
- Specialties
- Photonics, ruggedization, environmental testing, volume manufacturing, precision optics, fiber optics, electro optics, acousto optics, optical design, photonic modules, engineering for space, defense supply, systems engineering, and photonics
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We're #hiring a new Sales, Inventory, Operations, & Planning Manager in Fremont, California. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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Last Friday and Saturday, employees from our G&H | ITL facility — Amanda Beasley (Production Coordinator), Laura Beasley (Marketing Coordinator), Toni Newman (NPI & Production Engineering Manager), and Tristan Lambert (Production Manager) — kindly volunteered their time at The Big Cat Sanctuary 2025 Open Days. The Big Cat Sanctuary is a globally recognized centre dedicated to the conservation and rescue of wild cats. The initiatives undertaken by the team at the Sanctuary are vital in saving some of the planet’s most endangered and iconic species from extinction. Our team supported the event by selling raffle tickets, giving guided tours of the overnight lodges, and assisting on the education booth. Thank you to Amanda, Laura, Toni, and Tristan for giving back to such an important cause. Truly roar-some work! 🦁🐯🧡 #GandH #ABetterWorldWithPhotonics #Volunteers #VolunteeringDay #ILoveBCS #BigCatSanctuary #Conservation #GHGiving #InternationalCatDay
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G&H’s high-speed Acousto-Optic Deflectors (AODFs) deliver precise, programmable laser beam control with exceptional resolution and microsecond response times. Operating above 250 MHz, they support hundreds to thousands of resolvable spots for fast and accurate beam steering in demanding environments. These devices support wavelength ranges from 266 nm to 10.6 µm and scan angles from approximately 5 to over 60 milliradians. They maintain uniform diffraction efficiency across the aperture and are available with aperture sizes up to 15 mm. Constructed from advanced materials such as TeO₂, Germanium, Sapphire, and Crystal Quartz, they are well-suited for a wide range of optical system requirements. G&H offers both standard and custom AODF configurations, including multi-channel and 2D scanning setups using cascaded deflectors. Our engineering team works closely with customers to deliver tailored solutions for specific application needs. Download our Acousto-Optics Product & Solutions Guide to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e42eFVKm 🖱️ #ABetterWorldWithPhotonics #GandH #Photonics #AcoustoOptics #BeamDeflector #Deflectors
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At G&H, demand for high-precision Germanium optics continues to accelerate — particularly across aerospace, defense, and advanced sensing applications. In the past quarter alone, our teams in Ilminster and St Asaph delivered record volumes of finished components. This achievement is a direct result of targeted investments in materials expertise, process control, and capacity expansion. Our finished components are fully coated, precision-polished, and engineered to meet the most demanding optical and mechanical specifications. Thanks to our vertically integrated approach, we manage every stage — from raw Germanium to final inspection — enabling us to meet the industry’s tightening tolerances and delivery timelines with confidence. The result? G&H is now recognized as a trusted partner for mission-critical Germanium optics, and we’re just getting started. 🔗 Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q03Bv44k0 #ABetterWorldWithPhotonics #GermaniumOptics #Photonics #AerospaceOptics #DefenseTechnology #OpticalSystems #GandH #PrecisionEngineering
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Charlie Peppiatt, Chief Executive Officer, recently visited our Tampa, Florida facility - G&H’s US Center of Excellence for Optical Systems, specializing in the manufacture of high-precision components and assemblies for the Aerospace & Defence sector. In this video, Charlie is joined by Amber Contant, Director of Sales, A&D US, and Reinhard Seipp, General Manager at G&H Tampa, to discuss the progress made since the site became part of G&H. They discuss how the team has successfully integrated into our global operations, the positive feedback received from both existing and new customers, and how we are preparing for continued growth and investment. The G&H Tampa team is playing a critical role in delivering high-reliability photonic solutions to support mission-ready platforms. With expansion plans underway, we’re enhancing our capabilities to meet growing demand and further strengthen our position as a trusted partner to the Aerospace & Defense industry. Learn more by visiting: https://hubs.ly/Q03B8G2W0 🖱️ #ABetterWorldWithPhotonics #GandH #OpticalSystems #Photonics #PrecisionOptics #OperationalExcellence #CustomerFocus #Integration #AdvancedManufacturing
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G&H is featured in the August 2025 edition of Manufacturing Today magazine, spotlighting our strengthened capabilities in aerospace and defense. This issue highlights our acquisition of Global Photonics, now known as G&H Tampa, a move that expands our footprint in the U.S. defense market and establishes Tampa as our center of excellence and primary manufacturing hub for U.S. defense operations. “The world is experiencing immense technological shifts, from AI to clean energy and national security. Optics and photonics are central to many of these transformations. At G&H, we are proud to be part of this forward momentum, and we are committed to pushing innovation, both in our products and in our growth strategies aimed at creating a better world through photonics. The next chapter for G&H is about bold ambition, disciplined execution, and unlocking value for all our stakeholders." - Charlie Peppiatt, CEO of G&H. With this acquisition, G&H is well positioned to accelerate growth, enhance our precision optics and optical systems capabilities, and strengthen our role as a key enabler in next-generation defence technologies. 📖 Read the full article here: https://hubs.ly/Q03B635c0 🖱️ #ABetterWorldWithPhotonics #GandH #Photonics #Optics #OpticalSystems #ManufacturingToday #Defense
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Prolight hälsar Bryan Bothwell, Executive Vice President Life Sciences vid G&H I ITL, vår kontraktstillverkare för instrumentet, välkommen som adjungerad styrelsemedlem i Prolight Diagnostics Se videon: (https://lnkd.in/dJxpAawF) och hör Bryan Bothwell beskriva varför han och G&H ITL tror så starkt på den banbrytande teknik som Psyros™ instrument erbjuder och varför de valde att investera i den senaste företrädesemissionen. Se även den andra videon: (https://lnkd.in/dE4RFTEX) där Bryan beskriver vilka avgörande konkurrensfördelarna de ser med testkortet till Psyros™ plattform
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