Medical Consumables
G&H | GS Optics manufactures precision polymer optics for medical consumables and diagnostic instruments - cleanroom-molded, coated, and validated for performance and reliability.
Polymer Coatings & Applications
Enhancing Performance Through Coatings and Application Expertise
The optical performance of a polymer component can be dramatically improved through the right coating and finishing processes. At G&H | GS Optics, we offer in-house thin-film coating, assembly, and packaging services designed specifically for polymer substrates. Our coatings reduce reflection, enhance durability, control wavelength transmission, and enable specialized applications across medical, defense, imaging, and sensing systems.
End-to-End Capability from Design to Application
With over a century of experience in polymer optics manufacturing, G&H provides a vertically integrated approach - design, mold, coat, assemble, and validate - all under one roof at our Rochester, NY facility. Our coating engineers collaborate directly with optical designers to ensure each component’s surface properties match its intended spectral, mechanical, and environmental requirements.
Core Capabilities:
- Advanced thin-film coating deposition for polymer substrates
- Anti-reflective (AR), high-reflective (HR), and bandpass coatings
- Optical assemblies built in ISO Class 7 cleanroom environment
- Surface preparation and plasma treatment for coating adhesion
- Environmental and durability testing (temperature, humidity, abrasion)
- Integration into medical consumables and optical subassemblies
- Advanced optical metrology and inspection facilities
Polymer Coating Types and Benefits
All coatings are applied using precision vacuum deposition and plasma pretreatment methods to ensure uniform adhesion, durability, and spectral accuracy.
| Coating Type | Function | Key Benefits | Typical Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-reflective (AR) | Reduces surface reflection | Increases transmission and image clarity | Imaging, sensors, medical optics |
| High-reflective (HR) | Maximizes surface reflectivity | Enables polymer mirrors and beam management | Reflective optics, metrology |
| Bandpass / Dichroic | Transmits selected wavelength bands | Enables color or spectral separation | AR/VR, illumination, laser systems |
| Protective /Hardcoat | Improves abrasion resistance | Enhances durability of polymer optics | Field instruments, consumer decives |
| Metallic Coatings (AI, Ag, Au) | Provides reflective or conductive surfaces | Used in mirrors and hybrid optics | Defense, illumination, metrology |
Applications Across Industries
- Medical and life sciences – coated lenses and consumables for imaging and diagnostics
- Defense and aerospace – AR and HR coatings for lightweight polymer systems
- Industrial and metrology – coated optics for illumination, sensing, and inspection
- AR/VR and consumer electronics – optical coatings for displays and light management
- Photonics and research – wavelength-selective coatings for experiments and instruments
Why G&H | GS Optics
- Over 100 years of polymer optics heritage in Rochester, NY
- Full in-house design, molding, coating, and assembly
- Expertise in optical coatings for PMMA, COP, polycarbonate, and other polymers
- ISO-certified, ITAR and DDTC-registered facility
- Proven experience supporting OEMs in regulated and mission-critical industries
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