Tuneable Light Waves for Optical Sensing

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OFS AcoustiSens® Optical Fibers used in random OPO system demonstration  By Regina Pynn, OFS Industrial Sensing & Networking Market Manager Once again, OFS optical fibers are paving the way for researchers to bring cutting-edge technology out of the lab and into practical applications. This time, we’re delving into the realm of optical fiber sensing – a technology […]

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OFS Early Career Talent Orientation: Nurturing Global Leaders for a Connected Future 

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We recently concluded a remarkable event at our global headquarters in Norcross, Georgia – the OFS Early Career Talent Orientation. Over sixty rising talents from diverse corners of the world, including Connecticut, Denmark, Georgia, Massachusetts, and Morocco, New Jersey, and the United Kingdom gathered for an immersive experience that went beyond the conventional boundaries of […]

Germanium Recycling Program

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At OFS, we are committed to sustainability and environmental protection. That’s why we are proud of our Germanium Recycling Program, which helps to reduce waste and conserve natural resources. Germanium is one of the elements used in the manufacturing process to dope the core of the optical fiber and create the precise refractive index design that enables its […]

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On Topic: Fiber Fuels Rural Communities’ Economic Future

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Did you know every dollar invested in broadband returns nearly 4 dollars to the economy? With the $42.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) state allocations announced on June 26, states are now proactively creating plans to build high speed broadband networks to the unserved and underserved – all the way down to the last home […]

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Benefits of Deploying Fiber to MDUs First

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Transcript: Hi, I’m Mark Boxer, Technical Manager with OFS, and here’s what’s new in my world.  The first waves of fiber deployments were focused on single family homes and for good reason. There wasn’t as much demand for bandwidth and MDU or multi dwelling units and 15 to 20 years ago we just really didn’t […]

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MDU!Click, An FTTx Installation System

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Pay as you grow with MDU!Click Transcript Hi, I’m John George, Senior Director of Solutions Engineering and Fusion Splicers at OFS. What’s new in my world is our new MDU!Click® Solution for fiber deployment in buildings.   With the MDU!Click Solution we can defer the cost of a splitter module until we have a higher take […]

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Industrial Fiber Optic Cable Selection Guide

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HCS® Industrial Graded-Index and Step-Index Fiber Optic Cable Selection Guide Indoor and outdoor optical fiber cables for use in Substation Automation, Factory Automation, Industrial Ethernet, HVDC Systems, and Power Electronics. View Guide Industrial Fiber Optic Cable Selection Guide Video Transcript: Hi, my name’s Pete Suttmeier with OFS Specialty Photonics division in Avon, Connecticut. And here’s […]

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Learn what makes Rollable Ribbon so impressive

Rollable Ribbon’s Most Impressive Features

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Mark Boxer, OFS Technical Manager, reveals what makes Rollable Ribbon so special. To form these ribbons, fibers are partially bonded to each other at intermittent points. This design not only enables mass fusion ribbon splicing but allows for easier individual fiber breakout than flat ribbons. The preferential bending plane of the rollable ribbons facilitates rolling […]

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A Fiber Broadband Success Story: Sandy, Oregon

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Transcript: Sandy Oregon located about 30 miles from downtown Portland is blessed with beautiful mountain scenery but unfortunately its great location also leads to challenges when it comes to being connected to the outside world. In 2002 city officials had the vision to start their own internet service provider and offer affordable internet service to […]

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