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- 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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- Scratches and final film
- The importance of etching in Chemical Mechanical Planarization of MT ferrules
- Glass transition is analogous to the melting point of a solid
- Outer jacket and Good stripping techniques
- Is fabricating fiber optic cable assemblies a manual or automated process?
- Considerations regarding freezing epoxy – to stop the curing process
- If you use too much water and flood the platen
- Proper maintenance of polishing fixtures is absolutely essential
- Troubleshooting tips specific to Key Error
- Concerns with automation in the optical fiber industry
- Use the proper strip template when stripping for connectorization
- Deciding which epoxy is the best for the application
FOC NEWS
- New Bedford Deploys Innovative Marina Trash Skimmer To Address Marine Debris In Coastal Waters
- Fiber Optic Center, Inc. Expands Marketing Department; Joni Montemagno joins as Director Marketing Promotions
- Fiber Optic Center, Inc. announces FOC 20–5-1 campaign to support Children’s Cancer Research #20mtns5states1mission
- Fiber Optic Center, Inc. announces the appointment of Kelly Michael Skelton as Systems Architect
- Fiber Optic Center, Inc. announces FOC 10-4 campaign to support #5MillionSteps
- Fiber Optic Center, Inc. announces the ÅngströmBond Solutions Center to provide the industry with epoxy technical solutions and products
- Fiber Optic Center, Inc. introduces Viavi FiberChek Sidewinder, first fully autonomous handheld inspection and analysis solution for multifiber connectors
- Fiber Optic Center, Inc. announces the promotion of William Sorell to Shipping Supervisor
- Fiber Optic Center, Inc. announces the appointment of Larry Donalds as Business Development, Fiber Design and Manufacturing, Technical Sales
AskFOC
- The importance of etching in Chemical Mechanical Planarization of MT ferrules
- Is fabricating fiber optic cable assemblies a manual or automated process?
- Concerns with automation in the optical fiber industry
- Deciding which epoxy is the best for the application
- When stripping multi-layer cables for connectorization, does each layer need to be stripped individually?
- Checking for crystallization vs. adjusting inspection process
- Establishing good cleaning techniques throughout the polishing process
- When purchasing lapping film, need additional resources like a customer service or on-line documentation for our questions
- Why epoxy packages are not available of less than 2.5 or 2 grams
- Selecting the right epoxy for a new application
- Why isn’t there one standard polishing process?
- Epoxy information in the form of a matrix
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
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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
- There are many reasons to hike the Presidential Traverse including this one ~
- 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
- New Bedford Deploys Innovative Marina Trash Skimmer To Address Marine Debris In Coastal Waters
- Fiber Optic Center, Inc. announces FOC 20–5-1 campaign to support Children’s Cancer Research #20mtns5states1mission
- Fiber Optic Center, Inc. announces FOC 10-4 campaign to support #5MillionSteps
- FOC’s step-by-step making a difference many places
- Fiber Optic Center, Inc. announces Fiber Month at New Bedford Art Museum/ArtWorks! Sponsorship March 2017
- The city that lit the world, our home
- Fiber Optic Center, Inc. announces sponsorship of Love of the Game in partnership with UMass DifferenceMaker Program
- Fiber Optic Center, Inc. announces sponsorship of Grumpy’s Cranberry Harvest 5K Trail Run/Walk
- Fiber Optic Center, Inc. announces continued support of The Buttonwood Park Zoological Society
- Fiber Optic Center announces Neal Weiss honored by NBAM/ArtWorks! Patron of the Arts
- 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
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?
