Researchers create single-crystal organometallic perovskite optical fibres
28 September 2022
The fibre could be used to speed-up broadband delivery, improve medical imaging or even make solar powered clothing.
Fibre and Cable
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Scientists look to evolve manufacturing processes for hollow-core preforms
21 July 2022
Scientists from the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft and Max-Planck-Gesellschaft are working together on processes for manufacturing preforms for hollow-structure fibres with new geometrical shapes.
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Solana Beach, CA gains terabit-ready fibre network
20 June 2022
US operator, Netly Fibre has completed construction of an open-access terabit-ready fibre network in Solana Beach, California.
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Clearfield acquires Nestor Cables, enables vertical integration
18 May 2022
Connectivity platform provider Clearfield is to acquire cable manufacturer Nestor Cables in a transaction worth approximately $23m.
Telstra selects Prysmian as cable partner for Australia network build
11 May 2022
Prysmian Group is to work with Australian operator, Telstra to build a new state-of-the-art intercapital fibre network in the market.
MicroCore cables launched for launched for low smoke, zero halogen environments
9 December 2021
AFL has expanded its Premise MicroCore cable family.
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Santec eyes cable assembly test market with double acquisition
10 November 2021
Santec Corporation has acquired JGR Optics and OptoTest Corp.
Prysmian Group extends Openreach partnership with three-year contract
11 October 2021
Prysmian Group has extended its partnership with Openreach with a new three-year contract.
BT trials quantum-secure communications over hollow core fibre
13 September 2021
UK incumbent operator BT has conducted a trial of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) over hollow core fibre cable, from Southampton University spin out, Lumenisity.
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Prysmian invests in North America
27 August 2021
Prysmian Group has committed to investing $85m in equipment and technology upgrades at plants in North America.
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A look at some of the challenges faced by submarine network operators, and the ways in which they can maximise performance, whatever their cable system
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