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Polymer Optics

Precision-molded optical components

G&H | GS Optics, delivering lightweight, precision-molded polymer optic components that combine cost efficiency with exceptional optical performance. Manufactured from advanced plastics, our solutions are ideal for applications where weight, durability, and scalability are critical, from high-volume consumer products and medical applications to mission-critical defense and aerospace systems.

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 Engineering

Our engineers work closely with customers to deliver 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 injection-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 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
  • Advanced optical metrology and inspection facilities
  • ISO-certified and ITAR registration

View our full range of standard products here, please contact GS Optics for minimum order requirements: G&H | GS OPTICS POLYMER OPTICS CATALOG

G&H | GS Optics Polymer Capabilities