Visit Fiber Optic Center at Booth 2628 During OFC 2025
Booth Schedule Includes Product Demonstrations and Discussions
Meet with Kelly Barker, Business Development, Epoxies, Technical Sales
Almost all epoxies used in the fiber optic industry are two-part epoxy systems consisting of a resin and a hardener or activator. All the chemicals in these two-part epoxies can cause an allergic reaction, but the component most commonly causing an allergic reaction is the resin. Epoxy resin is the third most frequent cause of occupational allergic dermatitis, or in other simple words, allergic skin reactions.
Discussion topics include:
When adverse reactions increase and how to minimize
Differences between the two types of Contact Dermatitis: Irritant and Allergic
Step by steps to reduce the risk of either type of dermatitis: preparation and protection
Meet with the FIber Optic Center team while at OFC.
Fiber Optic Center provides the materials and equipment designed specifically for each connector assembly. Sign up for an appointment at the booth to learn more!
The most common questions we receive include what is causing our poor IL/RL, how can we ensure clean fiber connections and do you have specific cleaning techniques during fiber optic cable assembly manufacturing and installation? This discussion is based on the answers and guidance we provide daily!
Discussion topics include:
How to verify connector end-faces that meet or exceed industry standards on end-face cleanliness (IEC 61300-3-35)
How to identify the number of ways in which the end-face can (and do) become contaminated
Sign up today for one of the discussion topics below and schedule your meeting with Neal Weiss, Founder of Fiber Optic Center, while at OFC.
Optical Fiber Coatings Overview
Discussion on optical fiber manufacturing processes, providing an overview of coatings for a wide range of standard communication and specialty optical fibers
Rare Earth Doped Fibers
Choosing which process to use in fabricating a rare earth-doped fiber is a critical decision that depends on the particular requirements. Solution doping has the advantage of easiest implementation and lowest initial equipment cost with the downside of longer processing time and significant handling of the pre-collapsed preform.
Speak with our team regarding (but not limited to) buffered optical fibers, including loose tube stranded, tight buffered, micro-distribution, loose tube unitube, central tube and ribbon, for direct termination with industry-standard connectors.
