Articles by Kathleen Skelton

Articles by Kathleen Skelton

Kathleen Skelton
Kathleen Skelton, Director of Strategic Marketing, has worked in the fiber optic, cable and connector industries for over three decades. Her core competencies in fiber optics include technologies that enable the growth, integration and performance scalability of voice, data and video communications networks and services, having worked with a majority of the strategy managers in the industry during her tenure with Lightwave. Kathleen’s marketing expertise resides in business development, strategic and digital best practices and content management. Kathleen resides outside of Boston, MA with her family. Follow @KATHLEENSKELTON

Lighting the World Through Art and Impact

The human experience connects and is universal, much like the language of art. Art transcends words, removes barriers and welcomes all who are willing to engage. New Bedford Art Museum will host the exhibit, THIS IS NOT WHO I AM; The Art and Design of David Arruda,...
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Epoxy and Adhesives: The Most Critical Factor for Long-Term Product Reliability

Selecting the right epoxies and adhesives and using them properly is essential for ensuring long-term product reliability. In addition to the strong, reliable, and durable bonds they provide, protection of optical fibers, connectors, and components are just as critical...
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Appropriate Ratios and Proper Epoxy Mixing and Centrifuge Equipment Are Key

For optimum 2-part epoxy bonding, it is essential that the two components, resin and hardener, (often referred to as Part A and Part B), are combined in the appropriate ratios and adequately mixed prior to dispensing and applying to the product. When manually...
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The Epoxy Dispensing Equipment Selection Process

Epoxy Dispensing Machines are needed to apply the epoxy precisely and uniformly to fiber optic connectors prior to inserting the fiber. The Fiber Optic Center Technical Team provides consultation on the exact type of dispensing equipment best suited for specific...
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Epoxy Curing Equipment Selection Critical for Ensuring Fiber Performance

Ensuring epoxy is fully cured and the long-term optical performance of the fiber optic connector is not compromised, depends greatly on selecting the correct curing equipment. The Fiber Optic Center consultation process for curing equipment selection is based on the...
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Building Relationships Through Solution and Consultative Selling

The foundation of successful sales and marketing is repeat business and customer loyalty. In order to get to that stage, businesses must build and constantly invest in the improvement of customer relationships. Customer retention is an art and is only possible...
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Marketing Objectives vs. Actions: Identifying Where the Discrepancies Occur

In my previous career, as a B2B media consultant for the fiber optic industry, I had many eye-opening experiences. I worked and provided consultation to the marketing departments for most of the industry, evaluating their objectives and plans. My role was...
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Cleaning and Inspecting MPO-Type Connectors

MPO cleaning guidelines are much like those for single-fiber connectors. In November 2020, Fiber Optic Center posted an article on cleaning and inspecting connector ends, Ten Practical Tips for Cleaning Connector Ends. With the article below, we are expanding ...
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Fiber Optics Bridging the Digital Divide

The digital divide is a popular term we hear from both government officials and local communities. The official definition of the digital divide is the gulf between those who have ready access to computers and the Internet, and those who do not. A key part of ...
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Defining a Content Marketing Strategy

When tasked to launch content marketing, there are many levels to develop in order to get it right. Our process, at FOC marketing, is to begin with identification. Identification can be broken down initially to definition, objective, brand analysis, strategy, and...
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