Product Demonstrations and Technical Discussion Topics Released
New Bedford, MA, USA – December 4, 2025 – Fiber Optic Center, Inc., (FOC), an international leading distributor specializing in helping their customers make the best cable assemblies in the world, announces participation at SPIE Photonics West Exhibition, January 20-22, 2026, at the Moscone Center, San Francisco, California. Photonics West is the world’s premier lasers, biomedical optics and optoelectronics event.
Visit Fiber Optic Center at Booth 5105 for product demonstrations, material sample requests and to meet the industry technical experts for latest solutions in all areas of Epoxy, OKP Optical Polymer, SMA connectors and Custom Drilling, Preform Fabrication & Fiber Draw, Process Development and Cable Assembly during the exhibition hours:
- Tuesday, January 20: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Wednesday, January 21: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thursday, January 22: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Requests for samples of Epoxy and Polishing Lapping Film can be made directly at the Fiber Optic Center Booth to be shipped to your location during or after the show.
Epoxy & Optical Plastics Consultation
Kelly Barker, Fiber Optic Center Epoxy Consultant, will be at booth 5105 for both epoxy and optical plastics material property comparisons, application consultation and recommendations. Epoxy samples, based on these consultations, will be immediately available to be shipped.
Depending on application needs, different sample types of epoxies are offered including but not limited to:
- OP-29-3ML: a UV light cure adhesive, one component, medium viscosity for gap-filling, no solvents added, clear liquid, adhesion to glass and metals
- OP-29-GEL-3ML: UV light cure adhesive, one component, gel viscosity for minimum movement after dispensed, no solvents added, optically clear gel
- TB302-50ML: fast room temperature cure epoxy for rapid assembly, used for potting and encapsulation of electrical and electronic components and fiber optic splits
Fiber optic termination epoxies:
- AB9123EP-2.5G: a low viscosity, high Tg, rapid heat cure epoxy and extended working life of 7-8 hours, for fiber optic termination.
- AB9112-2.5G: a low stress room temperature cure epoxy
- AB9123-2.5G: a high temperature heat cure epoxy, high TG, withstands high humidity, excellent temp cycling, passes GR-326 and Telcordia
- AB9110LV-2.5G: a crystal clear, low viscosity epoxy, low stress for PM and Plastic fiber and cryogenic applications
- AB9320-2.5G: a low stress heat cure epoxy designed for terminating multimode and single mode fibers, passes NASA low outgassing
Also at booth 5105 will be Optical Gel Dispensers, Epoxy Dispensing Machines, Centrifuges and Domaille’s CO-6700 Programmable Epoxy Curing Oven with MT Tray. Information on the latest UV curing spot lamp available. If you’re unable to attend the show, Epoxy samples can be requested here on our website.
Lapping Film and Polishing Process Consultation
Polishing Lapping Film sample packs that include Diamond, MTP/MPO, Large Core, Cleaning, Ultimas P, and Ultimas U, will be available at Booth 5105.
Visit the Polishing Technical Experts for all consulting needs and solutions for film types including but not limited to:
- Flock Pile
- Ultimas Final
- Diamond
- Aluminum Oxide/Silicon Carbide
Featured Fiber Optic Products on Display
In addition to the full cable assembly line being demonstrated at booth 5105, the following equipment is being showcased:
- Viavi MAP Multiple Application Platform Test System, for labs and manufacturing, enables scalability and efficiency for manufacturing optical network elements, modules, and components. Includes the industry’s largest selection of hot-swappable modules for optical communications test and measurement in lab and manufacturing environments.
- Viavi INX 760 Probe Scope Kit with MPO, LC and SC Tips - (Kit 2) fiber end-face inspection and analysis for field use, it ensures quality fiber connections and addresses the challenges of contamination, the #1 cause of optical network problems.
- MicroCare Sticklers Standard Cleaning Kit complete to clean 800+ fiber end-faces quickly, reliably and inexpensively featuring Sticklers™ nonflammable cleaning fluid.
- Phenix Fibersect Mechanical Connector Cleaver is available for Multi-Fiber Connectors. The fibersect.single is designed for cutting Simplex and Duplex epoxied connector ferrules. The multi.2 is designed for cutting 4 to 72 fiber MT ferrules and large diameter fibers used with SMA connectors. This cleaver offers a small footprint, one button operation, battery power, and portability.
Technical Experts at Photonics West
Our Technical Experts are available at booth 5105 to discuss a variety of topics, including:
- Kelly Barker: Epoxy and Optical Polymer Materials lines including the OKP Series
- Mario Goduco: Fiber Optic Cable Assembly Process and Polishing Best Practices and Lapping Film Consultation
- Ron Schutjens: Fiber Optic Cable Assembly Process and Polishing Best Practices and Lapping Film Consultation
- Dan Rocheleau: Cable Assembly Global Process Standardization, Operations and Strategic Planning
- Larry Donalds: MCVD Fabrication Products and Procedures
- Neal Weiss: SMA Connectors and our inventory of Custom-Drilled Connectors
- Zane Fitzgerald: Sales; Full Product Line Needs
Featured Booth Discussions
Meet with Kelly Barker to learn about our Optical Polymer Material lines, including the OKP Series. Ask about:
- Epoxy and optical plastics material property comparisons
- Application consultation and recommendations
Larry Donalds will be consulting on Preform Fabrication and Fiber Draw. Topics he specializes in are:
- Optical Fiber Coatings Explained
- Rare Earth Doped Fibers
- Controlling the Optical Fiber Preform Deposition Process
Meet with Founder Neal Weiss for discussions on SMA Connectors and our Inventory of Custom-Drilled Connectors. Applications include:
- Medical
- Sensing
- Military (Defense)
- Industrial
- High Laser Power
- Energy
- Commercial
- Fiber Laser
Product Demonstrations & Processes
Product demos are held daily during Photonics West including but not limited to:
- Connector Cleaning Systems
- Ferrule Cleaners for SC/ST/FC connectors
- Mechanical Connector Cleaver for Single Fiber and Multi-Fiber Connectors
- Laser Cleaving System for Single and Multi-Fiber
- Programmable and Automated Polishing Machines
- Inspection Probes
- Fiber End Face Interferometer & Microscope
- High Resolution OTDRs
- Heatshrink Tube Processing Machines
The processes and best practices for each step of the assembly lines include:
- Cable Prep
- Epoxy Steps and Considerations
- Crimp
- Cleave
- Fiber Optic Testing
- Lapping Film Options (Field and Floor)
- Polish
Schedule a Meeting at Photonics West
Fiber Optic Center technical experts will be available to provide insights and recommendations, drawing from their extensive experience and proven techniques at booth 5105. Attendees can schedule here for one-on-one technical discussions with the Fiber Optic Center technical experts, including epoxy and optical plastics material property comparisons, application consultation, and recommendations from Kelly Barker. Additionally, attendees can email Kathleen Skelton at kskelton@focenter.com for any other scheduling needs.
About SPIE Photonics West
SPIE Photonics West is the leading global conference and exhibition for photonics, lasers, biomedical optics, and quantum technologies. This annual event brings together researchers, engineers, and industry professionals to share innovations that advance science and technology.
