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Recent product developments at G&H include the HI REL polarisation beam combiners, something the company commenced production of in 2016. This follows Gooch & Housego winning product quality approvals from several new clients. G&H is currently in negotiations with other global-scale client companies from Europe, North America and the Far East. “As a consequence of the recent surge in demand, we have had to introduce double-shifts in our plant to meet production demands. We have also had to employ some more sta on the production side. We are told that this latest increased production demand cycle could last for several years. “Although there could be unforeseen market disruption, perhaps from China, we also anticipate that our market could grow further from the same territory. Furthermore, the recent approvals we have received from the Far East is a very good sign that we are considered to be a safe pair of hands as a supplier to this mission- critical and fast-growing sector,” Wilson concluded. ABOUT GOOCH AND HOUSEGO Gooch & Housego (G&H) is a photonics technology business headquartered in Ilminster Somerset, UK with operations in the USA and Europe. A world leader in its field, the company researches, designs, engineers and manufactures advanced photonic systems, components and instrumentation for applications in the aerospace and defence, industrial, life sciences and research.
PROOF TESTING G&H uses proof-testing at two stages in its manufacturing process. First, the fibre is cleaned to get it into a fit state for the fusion rigs, in order to prevent damaging the fibre’s surface. Then it is strain tested to verify its strength before being loaded onto the fusion rig. It is also proof-tested at the end of the fusion process. Wilson again: “We optically-test the devices before the temperature screening process and we then check to see there is no change in optical performance through screening. By this means, we are ensuring that the devices are strong and there are no mechanical flaws in the fused fibre.”
ruggedisation or sleeving. “These small and incredibly simple but reliable components are responsible for carrying all of our internet tra c across from continent to continent around the world, without ever failing,“ said Wilson, adding: “To ensure the best possible high reliability fibre coupler production, the manufacture of these pieces involves significant human input and observation. We believe that working hands on gives us the advantage in terms of quality, whether it is manual fibre stripping and handling; inserting the fibres into the manufacturing rigs; or observing processes and measurements.”
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