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Newly Developed Single Photon Detector Improves Optical Power Measurement

Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed the world's most efficient single photon detector, which is able to count individual particles of light traveling through fiber optic cables with roughly 99 percent efficiency.

16 Apr 2010

Optical Components Supplier Enablence to Acquire Teledata Networks

Enablence Technologies Inc. ("Enablence" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:ENA), a leading supplier of fiber-to-the-premise (FTTP) equipment for triple-play residential and business services and optical components and subsystems for access, metro and long-haul markets, today announced it has signed a definitive merger agreement (the "Agreement") to acquire Teledata Networks Ltd. ("Teledata"), an Israeli corporation (the Transaction").

16 Apr 2010

Level 3 Offers New Ultra-Low-Latency Fiber-Optic Services to Financial Sector

Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVLT) today announced that the company has enhanced the performance and service options offered on its low-latency, fiber-optic network between New York and Chicago. With this enhancement, Level 3 is offering two new ultra-low-latency: options backed by service level guarantees.

15 Apr 2010

Comcast’s New Wideband Internet Services Utilize Advanced Fiber-Optic Network

Comcast, one of the nation's leading providers of entertainment, information and communications products and services, today announced it is making the leap from broadband to wideband with the launch of next-generation DOCSIS 3.0 in the Sacramento area (see complete list of cities and areas below).

13 Apr 2010

New Video Optical Modules for Broadcast and Network Equipment Manufacturers

Gennum Corporation (TSX: GND) a leading provider of signal integrity solutions, today announced a new generation of video optical module products optimized to provide maximum value and performance in intra-studio and networking applications.

13 Apr 2010

New OpenGear Platform from EMCORE Supports Fiber Optic Video Transport Solutions

EMCORE Corporation, a leading provider of compound semiconductor-based components, subsystems and systems for the fiber optics and solar power markets, announced today the launch of a new video transport platform based on the popular openGear format of terminal equipment.

12 Apr 2010

OFS to Showcase HCXtreme Optical Fiber Designed for Medical Industry

OFS, Specialty Photonics Division (OFS), a leading provider of specialty optical fiber, cable, and assemblies, will exhibit for the first time at the 2010 American Society for Laser, Medicine, and Surgery Conference (ASLMS); located in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 15-17.

12 Apr 2010

Level 3 Communications to Enhance Vyvx VenueNet Fiber-Based Infrastructure Services

Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVLT) today announced it will significantly upgrade its Vyvx VenueNet infrastructure. VenueNet+ will introduce new and enhanced services in venues nationwide, designed to support innovation in broadcast delivery.

12 Apr 2010

Motorola Deploys Passive Optical LAN Solution at CEWIT’s Educational and Research Center

Motorola, Inc. today announced the deployment of its innovative passive optical LAN (POL) solution at the Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology (CEWIT) at Stony Brook University in New York.

9 Apr 2010

OFS Brings New Flightlink Fiber Optic Cable for Air Transport Industry

OFS, Specialty Photonics Division, announces commercial availability of its new FlightLink™ cable for the air transport industry.

9 Apr 2010

Featured Equipment

Advanced F-Theta Lenses for Precision Imaging Systems

These F-theta lenses by Avantier are designed for consistent spot size and uniform field curvature correction, ideal for high-resolution imaging applications.

From Avantier Inc.

Off-Axis Parabolic (OAP) Mirrors: Precision Solutions for Advanced Optical Systems

Shanghai Optics provides high-precision off-axis parabolic (OAP) mirrors designed for advanced optical systems, offering superior reflective solutions for applications requiring precise light collimation and focus.

From Shanghai Optics