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FEATURED CONTENT
FEATURED TECHNICAL ARTICLE LIBRARY
- Cross-Sectioning Fiber Optic Connectors: An Effective Diagnostic Method to Identify Defects and Resolve Process Issues
- The “Ideal” Fiber Height for a Fiber Optic Connector – and How to Achieve It
- Measuring Insertion Loss and Return Loss Recommendations to Achieve the Best and Most Accurate Test Measurements
- Crystallization in Epoxies: How to Identify and Reverse it
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FOC BLOG
- Maple Syrup, Hidden Trails and Eerie Sights on the Third-Tallest Mountain in Vermont
- Twenty-three Miles and Three Mountains Later: Journey in Bethlehem
- The Best Laid Plans of Mountains and Men: Crocker Mountain
- How small is too small…. the fiber optic cable industry over the decades
- Defeating Bubbles
- Insertion Loss: How Offsets Can Give Unexpected Results (Gains)
- What we do vs. what we wish to do – thoughts on the realistic integration of next-generation fiber optic technologies
- Epoxy Removal Methods and Strategies
- Are we doomed to repeat the past? Not letting our industry’s critical “tribal knowledge” become a lost art
- The art of cleaning: Follow these specific cleaning techniques during fiber optic cable assembly manufacturing and installation
- Testing Tips: enhance your process, your results, and your fiber optic cable assemblies
- The Conundrum of Epoxy Temperature Storage
FOC NEWS
- Press Release: NEW BEDFORD DEPLOYS INNOVATIVE MARINA TRASH SKIMMER TO ADDRESS MARINE DEBRIS IN COASTAL WATERS
- Press Release: Fiber Optic Center, Inc. Expands Marketing Department; Joni Montemagno joins as Director Marketing Promotions
- Press Release: Fiber Optic Center, Inc. announces FOC 20–5-1 campaign to support Children’s Cancer Research #20mtns5states1mission
- Press Release: Fiber Optic Center, Inc. announces the appointment of Kelly Michael Skelton as Systems Architect
- Press Release: Fiber Optic Center, Inc. announces FOC 10-4 campaign to support #5MillionSteps
- Press Release: Fiber Optic Center, Inc. announces the ÅngströmBond Solutions Center to provide the industry with epoxy technical solutions and products
- Press Release: Fiber Optic Center, Inc. introduces Viavi FiberChek Sidewinder, first fully autonomous handheld inspection and analysis solution for multifiber connectors
- Press Release: Fiber Optic Center, Inc. announces the promotion of William Sorell to Shipping Supervisor
- Press Release: Fiber Optic Center, Inc. announces the appointment of Larry Donalds as Business Development, Fiber Design and Manufacturing, Technical Sales
AskFOC
- Fiber Optic Center AskFOC: which epoxy is the best for my application?
- Fiber Optic Center AskFOC: when stripping multi-layer cables for connectorization, does each layer need to be stripped individually?
- Fiber Optic Center AskFOC: Should we check for crystallization? Do we need to adjust our inspection process?
- Fiber Optic Center AskFOC: how do we establish good cleaning techniques throughout the polishing process?
- Fiber Optic Center AskFOC: when purchasing lapping film, we need some additional resources like a customer service line or on-line documentation for our questions. Do you have that?
- Fiber Optic Center AskFOC: Why aren’t packages of less than 2.5 or 2 grams available?
- Fiber Optic Center AskFOC: How can I select the right epoxy for a new application?
- Fiber Optic Center AskFOC: why isn’t there one standard polishing process?
- Fiber Optic Center AskFOC: do you have epoxy information in the form of a matrix?
- Fiber Optic Center AskFOC: how much water should we use when polishing?
- Fiber Optic Center AskFOC: Can you give more detail about the bend test?
- Fiber Optic Center AskFOC: why do we need to consider the Tg when selecting an epoxy?
From The Industry News
- AFL Showcasing new TAPLINK™ Connectors at SEE Trade Show
- Announcing Discontinuation of Ericsson Fusion Splicer Support; Introducing New FITEL S185 Series From Furukawa Electric Co.
- End Supply Chain Friction By Changing This One Thing About Your Quality Control Process…
- Study by Lockheed, Cinch, and FiberQA to be Presented during AVFOP 2017
- AFL Attains ISO 9001:2015 Certification
- Light Brigade Offering Fiber Optics 1-2-3 Training Course In New Bedford, MA
- Viavi Solutions introduces the market’s most compact OTDR solution for DWDM or Hybrid CWDM/DWDM network testing
- Hengtong USA, LLC announced at OFC 2017 — a collaboration between Hengtong Cable Group and Inland Energy Inc.
- IWCS Seeks Abstracts for 2017 Symposium
- Viavi Introduces the ability to intuitively eliminate OTDR complexities and ensure network quality
- AFL Awarded Five Technology Patents
- OFC Announces 2017 Technical Program
- AFL Awarded Five Technology Patents
- Light Brigade Introduces Fiber Optics for Enterprise Networks Training Course
- Viavi Introduces CERTiFi Cloud-Based Workflow Tailored for Enterprise Test and Certification
FOC Published Technical Content
FOC interviewed by the OSA at OFC
WATCH Kelly Barker’s Interview
FOC Published Media
Fibre Systems Europe February 2019
Fibre Systems Europe September 2018
Electronic Products and Technology February 2017
Fibre Systems Europe February 2017
WIRE AND TUBE NEWS February 2017
Fibre Systems Europe October 2016
Fibre Systems Europe June 2016
Fibre Systems Europe February 2016
Fibre Systems Europe November 2015
Cabling Installation & Maintenance June 2015
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FOC Corporate Citizen News
- Maple Syrup, Hidden Trails and Eerie Sights on the Third-Tallest Mountain in Vermont
- Twenty-three Miles and Three Mountains Later: Journey in Bethlehem
- The Best Laid Plans of Mountains and Men: Crocker Mountain
- Press Release: NEW BEDFORD DEPLOYS INNOVATIVE MARINA TRASH SKIMMER TO ADDRESS MARINE DEBRIS IN COASTAL WATERS
- Press Release: Fiber Optic Center, Inc. announces FOC 20–5-1 campaign to support Children’s Cancer Research #20mtns5states1mission
- Press Release: Fiber Optic Center, Inc. announces FOC 10-4 campaign to support #5MillionSteps
- Press Release: Fiber Optic Center, Inc. announces Fiber Month at New Bedford Art Museum/ArtWorks! Sponsorship March 2017
- Press Release: Fiber Optic Center, Inc. announces sponsorship of Love of the Game in partnership with UMass DifferenceMaker Program
- Press Release: Fiber Optic Center, Inc. announces sponsorship of Grumpy’s Cranberry Harvest 5K Trail Run/Walk
- Press Release: Fiber Optic Center, Inc. announces continued support of The Buttonwood Park Zoological Society
- Press Release: Fiber Optic Center announces Neal Weiss honored by NBAM/ArtWorks! Patron of the Arts
- Fiber Optic Center Article: Fiber Optic Center was proud to support the TE Connectivity team, in their quest to fight cancer, in this year’s Alpe d’HuZes event
- Fiber Optic Center Random Acts of Kindness: DeMello/Cushman School PTO Support
FOC Resources from the Technical Experts
Top Resource Topics:
- MT Ferrule Geometry Specifications: Minus-Side Coplanarity in IEC 61755-3-31:2015
- Why do fiber optic connectors fail? Cross-sectioning offers a view inside connectors – and insight into why they fail
- How to Develop a Fiber Optic Polishing Process that Produces Consistent Results
- What is the Ideal Fiber Height for a Fiber Optic Connector?
- Helpful Epoxy Tips (and a Few Tricks)
- Crystallization in Epoxies: Steps for You to Spot it – and Fix It.
- Ideas to adjust your epoxy process: Recommendations to reduce waste (and save money) in your fiber optic cable assembly process
- Which passive component tester to purchase? Start by answering 7 basic questions to get correctly configured fiber optic test equipment
FOC’s Partnership with Technical Horsepower Consulting
Consulting and Training Topics:
- Cablers: Advice to efficiently reconfigure fiber optic process lines for add-on products – without resulting in suboptimized products
- Cablers: Are you looking to work with specialty cables or furcation tubes? If so, here are key points to consider.
- Advice for raw material suppliers planning to sell to the optical cable industry: 4 points to consider – and pitfalls to avoid
- Advice for Cable Manufacturers Looking to Enter the US Fiber Optic Market
- Buying used vs. new equipment: challenges in optical cable manufacture and new extrusion line business
- So You Want To Start a Cable Company or Add a Cable Making Division?
