As March 1st greets a good portion of the Northeastern US with snow, a quiet Friday afternoon allows us to get caught up on some reading.
Photonics Spectra is a lovely magazine worth a LOOK if you are interested in light-based technologies. (Quick plug to them – you can sign up for a free subscription through the link above.)
The article below caught my eye and I ended up taking the time to read it word for word – a huge compliment over the skim read most articles receive.
Subsea Fiber Optics article published by Photonics Spectra Magazine
An interesting look at the past/present means of data transmission via the deep blue sea, the article reminded me of times – no so long ago – when the spec sheets I was emailed from a colleague in the Netherlands would have taken A LOT longer to arrive. The uses for fiber optic technology seem endless and the estimated 745,645.43 miles of fiber cables currently being used to transport data under the sea is mind boggling… doesn’t most data get transmitted via satellites? Read the article to find out the percentages between the two.
As you might guess, the team at FMA does not deal directly with anything subsea. We do, however, know a lot about fiber technology used in metal fabrication machinery and are currently preparing a Mazak 6kW fiber laser to demo at our May 2019 Open House… an entirely different use for fiber technology and one mostly likely relevant to you.
I hope you enjoy this read as a welcome break from the norm. And for those who enjoy fiber technology – we will see you May 21st through 23rd at our fiber laser seminars!
Becca, FMA Team Member