Fibre optics stories

Tyler Vander Ploeg named Vice Chair of fibre consortium as industry body steps up education and standards work amid rising network demand.

ADLINK launches Nvidia Thor-powered edge AI platforms to drive safer, real-time robotics, medical imaging and autonomous machine deployments.

MicroCare appoints Dr Uwe Wanner to lead global R&D strategy as it targets growth in precision cleaning and advanced fluid technologies.

MicroCare will unveil its Sticklers Pro360° touchless fibre connector cleaner at OFC 2026, targeting denser, more sensitive optical networks.

AEM has launched FiBLU, an app-native fibre tester that turns smartphones into the main interface for certification, reporting and collaboration.

Fluke Networks launches CertiFibre Max test set to speed high-density fibre certification in AI-driven data centres and cloud networks.

CommScope has unveiled the Propel XFrame solution, a modular, compact fibre frame aimed at transforming high-performance data centre management.

Infinera's simulated network evaluations with Telstra InfraCo's optical fibre demonstrated unprecedented capacity for long-distance routes, promising enhanced connectivity.

HUBER+SUHNER unveils upgraded Global Navigation Satellite System that provides precise time synchronisation; an asset for businesses, trading firms and banks, reducing data errors.

VIAVI Solutions introduced the first entirely automated probe microscope to its fibre optic testing solutions. The INX 760 speeds up inspection, boosting field operation efficiency.

Infinera announces commercial availability of a superior, next-gen multi-haul optical line system on its GX Series, boasting top-tier adaptability and efficiency for large-scale operators.

Bluebird Network has completed an ambitious fibre optic river crossing beneath the Mississippi, connecting St Louis and Illinois. The move enhances connectivity and preserves local history.

Critical infrastructure firms can align geospatial designs across planning, design, and construction teams to dramatically improve deployment efficiency.

Covering financial all-optical data centre interconnect and financial all-optical campus scenarios, the solution helps upgrade finance communication networks.

Huawei and Masdar City released the High-Quality 10 GBps CloudCampus: Net Zero Campus White Paper at Huawei Network Summit 2023.

The FTTx tester demand is anticipated to be valued at US$13.9 billion in 2022, forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 7% to US$27.34 billion from 2022 to 2032.

The global submarine optical fibre cable market's revenue is projected to increase from its current value of US$20.6 billion in 2023.

The fibre optic test equipment market is to be US$923 million in 2023 and is expected to reach US$1,779.9 million by 2033, with a 6.8% CAGR.

The growth in the market could be attributed to the increase in demand for fiber cable networks and fiber optic cable types.

luebird Network chose to build the 26-mile-long fiber network completely underground to protect it from natural disasters.