Advanced Optical Materials: Acrylic, Polycarbonate & COP
We manufacture polymer optics using industry-leading materials including acrylic (PMMA) for excellent clarity, polycarbonate for outstanding impact resistance, and cyclic olefin polymers (COP/COC) for low birefringence and moisture resistance. Each material is selected to balance performance, cost, and environmental durability for the intended application.
Custom Polymer Optics Design & Engineering
Our optical engineers work closely with customers to design polymer components that meet exact performance specifications. From concept through prototyping, we develop custom lenses, microlens arrays, prisms, and light guides that integrate seamlessly into your system. G&H’s in-house tooling capability ensures rapid turnaround for new designs.
High-Volume, Cost-Effective Manufacturing
With advanced injection molding and compression molding capabilities, G&H delivers polymer optics at scale without compromising quality. Our processes are optimized for high repeatability, tight tolerances, and efficient production, making them ideal for OEM programs and large-volume deployments.
Complex Geometries & Specialized Optical Surfaces
Polymer optics offer design freedom beyond traditional glass manufacturing. G&H can produce aspheric lenses, freeform surfaces, diffractive features, and microlens arrays directly into the molded part—reducing secondary operations and simplifying assembly.
Markets We Serve: Defense, Aerospace, Medical & Industrial
G&H polymer optics are trusted in diverse markets:
- Defense & Aerospace – lightweight optics for targeting, imaging, and communications systems
- Medical Devices – precision optics for imaging, diagnostics, and illumination
- Industrial & Automation – optics for sensors, machine vision, and laser processing
- Consumer Electronics – compact, high-volume lenses for imaging and projection
Why Choose G&H for Polymer Optical Components
As a global leader in photonics and optical systems, G&H offers:
- Decades of optical design and manufacturing expertise
- In-house tooling and molding for fast, controlled production
- A choice of materials and coatings tailored to your application
- Proven quality for defense, aerospace, and regulated markets