Optics

flō Announces its Collaboration with the Weizmann Institute of Science regarding Advanced Materials for Optical Use

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

flō has signed an exclusive license agreement with Yeda Research and Development Co., Ltd. regarding the use of Weizmann Advanced Materials used for optical coatings to be applied via flō’s proprietary Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology.

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  • flō has signed an exclusive license agreement with Yeda Research and Development Co., Ltd. regarding the use of Weizmann Advanced Materials used for optical coatings to be applied via flō’s proprietary Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology.
  • Given the complexity of its technology, it was imperative for flō to partner with the most prestigious institution the nation has to offer – the Weizmann Institute of Science.
  • The Institute’s vast know-how regarding advanced materials in optics, coupled with its amazing academic talent, gives us unprecedented access to innovation resources.
  • According to Dr. Vered Pardo Yissar, Business Development Director: “flō is uniquely positioned to bring new and innovative solutions regarding ophthalmic coatings.

STL and TruVista partner to create fiber connectivity for South Carolina from South Carolina

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

STL and TruVista, headquartered in South Carolina, are investing heavily in manufacturing and building fiber networks - for South Carolina from South Carolina.

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  • STL and TruVista, headquartered in South Carolina, are investing heavily in manufacturing and building fiber networks - for South Carolina from South Carolina.
  • STL has invested significantly in a state-of-the-art fiber optic technology manufacturing facility in Lugoff, South Carolina, with end-to-end advanced automation.
  • It is now expanding fiber optic connectivity across rural South Carolina, enabling residents to access reliable internet at speeds of 1 Gbps.
  • Notably, TruVista even provides fiber connectivity to STL's Optical Fiber Cable facility in South Carolina, highlighting the collaborative nature of this partnership.

STL and TruVista partner to create fiber connectivity for South Carolina from South Carolina

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 7, 2023

STL and TruVista, headquartered in South Carolina, are investing heavily in manufacturing and building fiber networks - for South Carolina from South Carolina.

Key Points: 
  • STL and TruVista, headquartered in South Carolina, are investing heavily in manufacturing and building fiber networks - for South Carolina from South Carolina.
  • STL has invested significantly in a state-of-the-art fiber optic technology manufacturing facility in Lugoff, South Carolina, with end-to-end advanced automation.
  • It is now expanding fiber optic connectivity across rural South Carolina, enabling residents to access reliable internet at speeds of 1 Gbps.
  • Notably, TruVista even provides fiber connectivity to STL's Optical Fiber Cable facility in South Carolina, highlighting the collaborative nature of this partnership.

Credo Introduces the Seagull 452 family of High-Performance Optical DSPs

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

The family consists of the octal channel Seagull 452, the quad channel Seagull 252 and the dual channel Seagull 152 DSPs.

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  • The family consists of the octal channel Seagull 452, the quad channel Seagull 252 and the dual channel Seagull 152 DSPs.
  • The Seagull 452 family of DSPs aims to help our customers balance these concerns while also benefitting from this growing market opportunity.”
    The Seagull 452 family incorporates Credo’s fourth generation DSP technology on the electrical host interface and the optical interface.
  • The new Seagull 452 boasts exceptionally low-power consumption and is targeted at the burgeoning 400G Active Optical Cable (AOC) market for AI networks.
  • All members of the Seagull 452 family support 25 Gbps NRZ operation for backwards compatibility.

Global Optical Networking Market Analysis Report, 2022-2023 & 2028: Key Players are Looking to Employ Strategic Initiatives and Launch New Products to Secure the Competitive Edge

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Monday, September 4, 2023

The global optical networking market is on track to reach a substantial value of US$31.26 billion by 2028, marking significant growth from its 2022 valuation of US$18.93 billion.

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  • The global optical networking market is on track to reach a substantial value of US$31.26 billion by 2028, marking significant growth from its 2022 valuation of US$18.93 billion.
  • Moreover, the ascent of cloud technology has played a pivotal role in propelling the optical networking market.
  • Competitive Landscape and Recent Developments:
    Global optical networking market is concentrated, with just top three players namely Huawei, Ciena and Nokia, holding more than half of the market.
  • The key players are constantly investing in strategic initiatives, such as new product launches, introducing their products to emerging markets and more, to maintain a competitive edge in this market.

THX Ltd. Announces New THX Interconnect Cables to Elevate Home Theater Entertainment

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- THX Ltd., a world-class high-fidelity audio and video tuning, certification, and technology company, today announced it is launching THX® Interconnect, designed in partnership with Pixelgen. THX Interconnect are a family of Ultra High Speed HDMI® 2.1 cables capable of delivering 100% uncompressed 48Gbps signaling to optimize the fidelity and reliability of nearly any sized or configured home theater system. THX is also relaunching its popular home theater installer THX® Certified Training series. Both will be highlighted in early September in Denver, Colorado at the CEDIA Expo.

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  • New THX® Interconnect cables provide reliable high-bandwidth signal delivery and full HDMI 2.1 functionality.
  • "The THX mission is to empower high-fidelity entertainment, regardless of where and how consumers want to enjoy movies, music and games," said Jason Fiber, chief executive officer, THX Ltd. "The THX Interconnect cables ensure all home theater components work in harmony at the highest resolutions, regardless of the length.
  • THX Interconnect cables are ideal for everyone who enjoys movies, music, gaming, sporting events, and streaming content at home over their TV, projector, or personal computer display.
  • Also, at CEDIA Expo, THX will reintroduce its ever popular THX Certification Training for home theater installers, distributors, and enthusiasts.

Marvell Launches Industry's First 800G ZR/ZR+ Modules for Data Center Interconnects

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

COLORZ® 800 is the industry's first family of 800 Gbps ZR/ZR+ coherent pluggable optical modules for connecting data centers up to 1,200km apart.

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  • COLORZ® 800 is the industry's first family of 800 Gbps ZR/ZR+ coherent pluggable optical modules for connecting data centers up to 1,200km apart.
  • Doubling connectivity speed from 400 Gbps to 800 Gbps, COLORZ 800 expands ZR/ZR+ use cases while lowering capex and opex.
  • COLORZ 800 incorporates Marvell's new 5nm Orion™ 800G coherent DSP and innovative, field-proven silicon photonics platform.
  • SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRVL), a leader in data infrastructure semiconductor solutions, today introduced COLORZ 800 , the industry's first family of 800 Gbps ZR/ZR+ pluggable modules for scaling data center interconnects (DCIs) rapidly, economically, and efficiently in the AI era.

Fiber Broadband Association Awards S&N Communications for Advancing OpTIC Path™ Fiber Technician Workforce Development

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

The Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) today announced that it presented S&N Communications, Inc., with the Gene Scott Education Award on Tuesday at Fiber Connect 2023 .

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  • The Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) today announced that it presented S&N Communications, Inc., with the Gene Scott Education Award on Tuesday at Fiber Connect 2023 .
  • The company has been an enthusiastic supporter of FBA’s Optical Telecom Installer Certification ( OpTIC Path™ ) workforce development program.
  • Among its many contributions to the OpTIC Path program, S&N Communications leveraged its practical experience employing fiber optic technicians to develop the popular “Documentation, Values, and Success in the Field” module for the OpTIC Path course.
  • Gene was a long-time advocate for community broadband, workforce development, and the fiber broadband industry, and we see those same qualities in the work that S&N Communications is showcasing every day,” said Deborah Kish, Vice President of Research and Workforce Development at the Fiber Broadband Association.

Fiber Broadband Association Honors PLP’s Brendan O’Boyle and Northern Colorado Community Fiber for Outstanding Service to Industry

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

The Fiber Broadband Association today announced the winners of its Photon Award and Star Award at Fiber Connect 2023 this week.

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  • The Fiber Broadband Association today announced the winners of its Photon Award and Star Award at Fiber Connect 2023 this week.
  • The awards are presented each year at the Fiber Connect event to celebrate outstanding contributions to the fiber broadband industry.
  • This year, Brendan O’Boyle from Preformed Line Products (PLP) won the 2023 Photon Award and Northern Colorado Community Fiber won the 2023 Star Award.
  • “The Fiber Broadband Association is proud to recognize those that go above and beyond to advance our mission to connect every community and person to reliable fiber broadband services,” said Gary Bolton, President and CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association.

Fiber Broadband Association President and CEO Gary Bolton Awarded the 2023 Chairman’s Award for Dedication to Advancing Fiber Broadband Industry

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Today at Fiber Connect 2023 , the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) announced its Board Chair, Joseph Jones “JJ,” presented the 2023 Chairman’s Award to Gary Bolton, President and CEO of FBA.

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  • Today at Fiber Connect 2023 , the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) announced its Board Chair, Joseph Jones “JJ,” presented the 2023 Chairman’s Award to Gary Bolton, President and CEO of FBA.
  • Bolton received this year’s award for his leadership in fiber broadband advocacy and championing FBA members’ ability to advance fiber deployments across North America.
  • He was presented with the Chairman’s Award on Monday, August 21, during Fiber Connect 2023 general sessions.
  • For more information on how Bolton and FBA are advancing the fiber broadband industry, visit fiberbroadband.org .