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2024
lyntia leads pioneer test of quantum cryptography systems for data networks using low latency fibres, in collaboration with Nokia, LuxQuanta, ID Quantique, evolutionQ, OFS| Furukawa Solutions, and Digital Realty
October 11, 2024
Industry-leading companies have teamed up to conduct a proof of concept of quantum cryptography systems also known as Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) in a real-world data centre production network environment. The goal was clear: to secure a fibre-optic link from Digital Realty’s data centre and, in turn, to demonstrate on one leg of the connection the compatibility of quantum cryptography with a new, very low-latency fibre-optic technology.
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OFS Expands Global Manufacturing Capabilities to Meet AI-Driven Demand for Ultra-High Fiber Count Cables in Hyperscale Markets
August 21, 2024
OFS, a leading innovator in optical fiber solutions, is pleased to announce the expansion of its global manufacturing capabilities to better serve the hyperscale markets, driven by increasing demand for ultra-high fiber count (UHFC) cables. This strategic move underscores OFS' commitment to supporting the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and other data-intensive applications that require robust, high-capacity connectivity.
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OFS Announces its Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) Compliant Product Portfolio
July 29, 2024
OFS, a leading innovator in the fiber optics industry, is proud to announce its Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) compliant product portfolio for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. This portfolio includes OFS’ state-of-the-art optical fiber, fiber optic cables, and connectivity products.
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OFS Introduces AccuRoll® Rollable Ribbon FTTH Cabling
July 29, 2024
OFS is proud to introduce AccuRoll Rollable Ribbon fiber to the home (FTTH) cabling, the next generation of fiber plant network evolution.
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OFS Announces its Fiber to the MDU and Home Core Product Portfolio and Design Service
July 29, 2024
OFS, a leading innovator in the fiber optics industry announces its Fiber to the MDU and Home Core Product Portfolio and Design Service.
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OFS Announces New Certified Trained Installer Program
July 29, 2024
OFS is thrilled to introduce a Certified Trained Installer Program designed to enhance skills and validate expertise to install OFS products and solutions.
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OFS to Share Expertise at Fiber Connect 2024
July 29, 2024
OFS, a leading innovator in the fiber optics industry will showcase continued technical and industry leadership in a series of highly rated educational sessions at the annual Fiber Connect Conference to be held in Nashville, Tennessee from July 29 – 31, 2024.
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OFS Unveils Vision for Broadband Future and Job Growth in America at Press Event
May 10, 2024
OFS proudly announces a press event to celebrate the future of the broadband industry and new jobs for Americans
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NTT: 400Gbps/800Gbps IOWN APN demonstration at OFC2024 by multi-vendor products leveraging photonics-electronics convergence device and open standards.
March 26, 2024
NTT Corporation (NTT) and NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com) will showcase multi-vendor demonstration of Data Center Exchange (DCX) based on All- Photonics Network (APN) architecture, which is currently being defined by IOWN Global Forum (IOWN GF), by leveraging photonics-electronic convergence devices5 that are key to power reduction. This demonstration will take place at 2024 Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition (OFC2024) in San Diego, USA, from March 26 to 28, 2024 (US time). More compact, intricate cabinet and enclosure designs.
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OFS Announces AllWave® A2 9.2 Optical Fiber.
March 26, 2024
OFS, a leader in fiber optic solutions, announces the introduction of AllWave A2 9.2 Zero Water Peak (ZWP) Optical Fiber combining the bending performance and reliability of AllWave FLEX+ A2 Optical Fiber with the added benefit of a 9.2 µm mode field diameter allowing seamless integration of bend-insensitive fiber into existing FTTX, central office, data center and high power networks utilizing 9.2 µm MFD fiber.
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The World’s First 100 mW Optical Power x 16-channel Blind Mate ELS for Co-packaged Optics.
March 26, 2024
Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. (Head office: 2-6-4 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Hideya Moridaira) developed the world’s first 16-channel ELS employing a blind mate optical connector for the realization of next-generation network switch servers employing CPO for hyperscale data centers and edge data centers.
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Increased the 800Gbps Optical Signal Quality in the C+L band Through Bidirectional Raman Amplification Using a Forward Raman Unit.
March 26, 2024
Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. (Head office: 2-6-4 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Hideya Moridaira) has increased the quality of optical signal transmission at 800Gbps in the C+L band using an optical transmission system equipped with a Forward Raman Unit.
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Achieved a 19 dBm High Output of the Ultra-small, Narrow Linewidth Tunable Light Source for Optical Digital Coherent Communications.
March 26, 2024
Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. (Head office: 2-6-4 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Hideya Moridaira) has achieved a 19dBm (approx. 80mW) optical output power from the ultra-small, narrow linewidth tunable light source, a laser product used as a light source in optical digital coherent communications.
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Improved the Performance of the Dual Port Pump Laser for Raman Amplifiers.
March 26, 2024
Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. (Head office: 2-6-4 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Hideya Moridaira) successfully improved the performance of the dual port pump laser for Raman amplifiers that is used as the pump laser for Raman amplifiers with high output and low power consumption.
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FEC and OFS Deliver Technical Leadership in OFC Sessions and Demonstrations.
March 21, 2024
OFS and its parent company, Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd., will showcase a series of invited and contributed technical papers, panel leadership, and short course organizers ranging from optical design to sensing at the annual OFC in San Diego, California from March 24 - 28, 2024.
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OFS Unveils Build America, Buy America Act Compliant Optical Fiber Solutions for BEAD-Funded Networks.
February 23, 2024
OFS, a global leader in optical fiber solutions, proudly announces the availability of Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) compliant optical fiber, fiber optic cabling, and optical connectivity products.
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Furukawa Solutions and Digital Realty are World Pioneers in the Implementation of Hollow Core Optical Fiber.
February 22, 2024 - lyntia, Nokia, OFS
Leading companies in the telecommunications and infrastructure sector, lyntia, Nokia, OFS | Furukawa Solutions and Digital Realty (Interxion) have successfully carried out a field trial in a real environment that marks an unprecedented milestone. The four companies joined forces to implement and demonstrate the potential of innovative hollow core fiber technology.
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New Optical Fiber and Cable Solutions for AI and HPC Networks.
January 29, 2024
OFS, a leader in fiber optic solutions, announces new LaserWave® Dual-Band OM4+ Multimode Optical Fiber to complement their existing OM4 and OM5 products that lead the industry in bandwidth, attenuation and geometry performance. LaserWave Dual-Band OM4+ is a cost-effective premium fiber optimized for bidirectional (BiDi) applications to support the next generation of high density and low power multimode links...
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OFS Innovations in Specialty Optical Fiber at SPIE Photonics West.
January 17, 2024
OFS, a leading manufacturer of fiber optic products and solutions, will display its technical expertise and industry leadership by presenting seven highly anticipated educational sessions at the annual SPIE BiOS Expo and Photonics West Exhibition in San Francisco, California, from 27 January through 1 February 2024.
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2023
November 30, 2023 - World’s First Successful Experiments in Ultrawideband Optical Fiber Transmission at 115.2 THz, 24 Times Broader than Conventional Bandwidth. Read Press Release >>
August 21, 2023 - Introducing the EZ-Bend® Fast Wrap Solution. Read Press Release >>
August 21, 2023 - Revolutionizing Home Connectivity: Introducing Consumer-Installable Indoor Fiber Deployment System – InvisiLight® Fiber in the Home Kit. Read Press Release >>
August 3, 2023 - OFS Introduces Fiber Solutions for America’s Broadband Buildout. Read Press Release >>
August 1, 2023 - OFS to Share Expertise at Fiber Connect 2023. Read Press Release >>
July 17, 2023 - OFS and Heraeus Comvance Announce the Acquisition of Manufacturing Draw Towers and Facility by Heraeus. Read Press Release >>
June 26, 2023 - OFS Showcases TrueLase™ 22/400-915-3kW Optical Fiber at LASER World of PHOTONICS 2023. Read Press Release >>
June 13, 2023 - OFS Showcases FlightLinx® PLUS Fiber Optic Cable at The Paris Air Show 2023. Read Press Release >>
March 9, 2023 - OFS Announces Acceptance of Key Post Deadline Paper at OFC 2023. Read Press Release >>
March 8, 2023 - OFS Delivers Technical Leadership in OFC Sessions and Demonstrations. Read Press Release >>
March 6, 2023 - OFS Develops Multicore Fibers (MCF) for its Submarine Fiber Portfolio. Read Press Release >>
March 6, 2023 - OFS Announces it has Joined the Terabit BiDi Multi-Source Agreement. Read Press Release >>
March 3, 2023 - Furukawa Electric to Exhibit Next Generation Technologies at OFC 2023. Read Press Release >>
March 2, 2023 - Furukawa Electric Announces Development of New Pump Laser for High Output Power, Lower Consumption Raman Amplifiers to Support the S-band and L-band. Read Press Release >>
March 2, 2023 - Furukawa Electric Develops Electro-Absorption Modulated Laser with Integrated Semiconductor Optical Amplifier. Read Press Release >>
March 1, 2023 - Furukawa Electric Presents an 8-Channel CWDM TOSA for CPO ELS Employing a Blind Mate Optical Connector at OFC 2023. Read Press Release >>
February 27, 2023 - Furukawa Electric Announces the Development of the Forward Raman Unit. Read Press Release >>
February 27, 2023 - Terabit BiDi MSA Releases Full Specifications of 800G and 1.6T Optical Interfaces. Read Press Release >>
February 24, 2023 - Furukawa Electric Announces the Extension of the Nano-ITLA for Optical Digital Coherent Communications by Expanding Wavelength Range in the Super C-band and L-band. Read Press Release >>
February 16, 2023 - Furukawa Electric Group Presents its Connectivity Proposal at MWC Barcelona. Read Press Release >>
January 23, 2023 - OFS Announces DirectLase™ Premium Yb-doped Optical Fiber at Photonics West 2023. Read Press Release >>
January 19, 2023 - OFS to Present Series of Sessions at BiOS Expo and Photonics West Exhibition. Read Press Release >>
January 19, 2023 - OFS adds Multicore Fibers (MCF) to its Growing Medical Product Portfolio. Read Press Release >>
January 19, 2023 - OFS Launches 150 W Raman Fiber Laser Module at Photonics West 2023. Read Press Release >>
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2022
November 14, 2022 - OFS is Selected by DC BLOX for its Myrtle Beach to Atlanta Network. Read Press Release >>
October 31, 2022 - Furukawa Electric CPO ELS Wins Best Paper Award from ICSJ2022. Read Press Release >>
September 20, 2022 - Furukawa Electric Announces Development of High Output 100mW Distributed Feedback Diode Laser Diode Chip. Read Press Release >>
September 19, 2022 - OFS Introduces MDU!Grow™ Solution to the UK Market. Read Press Release >>
September 19, 2022 - OFS Announces Over One Million FTTH Installations. Read Press Release >>
August 25, 2022 - Fiber Broadband Delivers Over $88 Million Annually in Job-Related Benefits to Westfield, Mass. Read Press Release >>
August 24, 2022 - OFS Integrates Go!Foton’s Midspan Clamshell Hardened Terminal in Network FTTx Solution. Read Press Release >>
August 23, 2022 - OFS to Present Series of Sessions at ISE EXPO. Read Press Release >>
June 13, 2022 - OFS Expands its InvisiLight® Facade Solution with the SlimBox® Inline Facade Enclosure. Read Press Release >>
June 13, 2022 - OFS Announces Sherpa™ ADSS Cable Management System. Read Press Release >>
June 13, 2022 - OFS Expands AccuTube® RR Product Family Featuring Rollable Ribbon to Include an All-Dielectric Self-Supporting (ADSS) Cable Solution. Read Press Release >>
June 13, 2022 - OFS Introduces MDU!Click® Solution to North American Market. Read Press Release >>
June 9, 2022 - OFS to Present Series of Sessions at Fiber Connect Conference. Read Press Release >>
March 7, 2022 - NEC and OFS Demonstrate Intrusion Detection using AcoustiSens® Enhanced Rayleigh Backscattering Enhanced Fiber in Telecom Cables as Sensing Backhaul. Read Press Release >>
March 7, 2022 - Furukawa Electric FITEL® S124X Ribbon Fusion Splicers Target Splicing in the Data Center. Read Press Release >>
March 4, 2022 - Interoperability of Programmable Data Rates Up to 400G Enabled by Open ROADM MSA to be Demonstrated at OFC 2022. Read Press Release >>
March 3, 2022 - OFS and VIAVI Unveil Collaboration on Bismuth-Doped Fiber Amplifier. Read Press Release >>
January 24, 2022 - OFS Announces the TrueLase™ Yb 20/400-3kW Optical Fiber. Read Press Release >>
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2021
October 14, 2021
OFS Celebrates Forty Years of Optical Fiber Production in Sturbridge, MA .
August 31, 2021
OFS Expands Microcable Product Line with RollR™200 Central Core Rollable Ribbon Fiber Optic Microcable.
August 17, 2021
OFS to Present Series of Sessions at BICSI Fall Conference.
August 7, 2021
Mark Boxer Named 2021 Photon Award Winner by Fiber Broadband Association
July 26, 2021
OFS Expands AccuRoll® Cable Featuring Rollable Ribbon to Include Fiber Counts up to 864f.
July 26, 2021
OFS Introduces DuctSaver® Rollable Ribbon Central Core Cable.
July 22, 2021
OFS to Present Series of Sessions at Fiber Connect Conference.
March 1, 2020
OFS Launches InvisiLight® EZ-Hide Behind-the-Wall Module.
March 1, 2020
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2020
October 7, 2020
Partner Communications Company Ltd. Selects OFS InvisiLight® Drop Solution for Fiber to the Home (FTTH) Network.
August 26, 2020
Furukawa Electric Achieves World’s First Installation of World’s Highest Density 6912 Fiber Optic Cable into 1.25 inch Diameter Conduit.
March 27, 2020
OFS Carrollton Facility on Weekend Shutdown for Cleaning.
March 12, 2020
OFS Demonstrates O-Band Amplification with its Newly Developed Bismuth-Doped Fiber.
March 11, 2020
OFS Offers First Hollow-Core Fiber Cable for Low Latency Transmission.
March 9, 2020
Furukawa Electric Develops New Pump Source FRSi4XX Series for Forward Raman Amplifiers.
February 27, 2020
OFS Withdraws from OFC 2020.
February 4, 2020
OFS Announces AcoustiSens® Wideband Vibration Sensor Fiber, Dramatically Improving Interoperability with DAS Interrogators.
February 4, 2020
OFS Releases Specialty Products and Custom Fiber Solutions Video.
February 4, 2020
OFS Announces the Launch of TrueXMF™ Yb 200/375 Optical Fiber and TrueXMA™ Multimode Amplifier Module.
January 30, 2020
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2019
4/8/2019
OFS to Present Series of Technical Papers at SubOptic
3/6/2019
Furukawa Electric Develops New Pump Source Technology for Raman Amplification.
3/5/2019
OFS Transmits 300G over 14,000km in TeraWave® SCUBA150 Trial.
2/5/2019
Furukawa Electric FITEL® S185 Fusion Splicers Target Specialty Optical Fiber Splicing.
1/28/2019
FEC Completes Expansion of Optical Fiber Production Capacity at OFS.
1/21/2019
OFS Launches R-Pack™ Rollable Ribbon Backbone Cable. -
2018
12/28/2018
Gwinnett Closes on Purchase of 103 Acres from OFS.
11/27/2018
OFS, Avon, CT Facility is now AS9100D Certified.
10/25/2018
OFS Researchers Share Award and Present Technical Papers at IWCS Symposium –
9/13/2018
OFS Premises Cables Honored by Cabling Installation & Maintenance 2018 Innovators Awards Program.
5/30/2018
OFS Expands the AccuTube®+ Rollable Ribbon OSP Cable Family.
5/30/2018
OFS Introduces the EZ!Fuse® Splice On Connector to the FITEL® Fusion Splicer Family.
5/30/2018
OFS to Present Series of Sessions at Fiber Connect Conference.
5/9/2018
OFS Furukawa Electric Inaugurates its First Factory in Africa and the Middle East in Tangier.
3/19/2018
OFS Technical Papers Featured at UL and IWCS China Cable & Connectivity Symposium.
3/12/2018
OFS Expands Ultra Long Haul Product Line with Introduction of TeraWave® SCUBA 125 Optical Fiber.
3/12/2018
OFS Wins Journal of Lightwave Technology Best Paper Award Dr. Paul Westbrook Named OSA Fellow.
2/13/2018
OFS Introduces PowerGuide® 200 SkyLight Cable.
2/13/2018
OFS Launches New InvisiLight® Indoor Living Unit Products.
1/30/2018
OFS Introduces New, Thermally Stable PYROCOAT® K Optical Fiber.
1/9/2018
CommScope and OFS Extend Long-Term Fiber Partnership.
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2017
10/18/2017
OFS Announces Enhancements for InvisiLight® MDU and ILU Solutions at SCTE Cable - Tec Expo.
9/15/2017
FEC Plans to Expand Production Capacity at OFS to Meet Global Demand.
9/5/2017
OFS Expands the AccuRibbon® DC Fiber Optic Cable Family.
9/5/2017
OFS Expands Outside Plant and Premise Cable Product Lines to Include New Rollable Ribbon Technology.
6/12/2017
OFS Launches InvisiLight® Facade Solution.
6/7/2017
OFS to Present Series of Sessions at Fiber Connect Conference.
4/26/2017
OFS Announces Charter Membership in New Fiber Optic Sensing Association (FOSA).
4/18/2017
OFS to Present Technical Papers at UL and IWCS China Cable & Connectivity Symposium.
3/27/2017
OFS Norcross Named 2017 Gwinnett County Large Manufacturer of the Year.
3/20/2017
Lightwave Innovation Recognizes OFS TeraWave™ ULL Single-Mode Optical Fiber.
3/20/2017
OFS to Present Series of Sessions and Newly Published Silicon Photonics Book at OFC 2017 Conference.
1/30/2017
OFS Launches Cascaded Raman Fiber Laser & Erbium Amplifier Modules at the Photonics West 2017.
1/30/2017
OFS to Present Four Technical Papers at Photonics West BiOS and LASE Conferences.
1/25/2017
OFS Launches Shape Sensor Fiber at BiOS / Photonics West Conferences. -
2016
11/1/2016
OFS Receives Emmy® Award for the “Pioneering Invention and Deployment of Fiber Optic Cable”.
9/30/2016
OFS to Present Series of Technical Papers and Receive Best Presentation Award at IWCS Conference.
9/13/2016
Optical Fiber Honored by Cabling Installation & Maintenance 2016 Innovators Awards Program
9/7/2016
OFS Expands Premise Cable line with AccuRiser™ Indoor/Outdoor Ribbon Cable
6/8/2016
OFS Expands In-Living-Unit FTTH Offerings
6/8/2016
OFS Expands and Improves MDU Solutions for FTTH
6/8/2016
OFS to Present Series of Sessions at FTTH Connect 2016
3/22/2016
OFS to Present Live Demonstration of TeraWave™ ULL Optical Fiber at OFC 2016
3/22/2016
OFS Expands Ultra Long Haul Product Line with Introduction of TeraWave™ SCUBA Optical Fiber
3/22/2016
OFS Demonstrates SWDM Technology Over Industry-Recognized Multimode Wideband Fiber at OFC 2016
3/18/2016
OFS to Present Series of Sessions at OFC 2016 Conference
3/15/2016
OFS Fiber Optic Products Gain Recognition by the 2016 Lightwave Innovation Reviews
2/17/2016
OFS Expands Microcable Product Line
2/3/2016
OFS to Present Four Technical Papers at Photonics West BiOS & LASE Conferences -
2015
9/28/2015
OFS Expands Product Line With Introduction of TeraWave™ ULL Optical Fiber
9/21/2015
OFS Announces Commercial Availability of Laserwave® FLEX WideBand Multimode Fiber
6/25/2015
OFS Expands Microcable Product Line With Introduction of MiDia® FX Cable
6/25/2015
Furukawa Electric FITEL NINJA Fusion Splicer Targets FTTH Network Splicing
6/25/2015
OFS to Present Series of Sessions at 2015 FTTH Connect Conference
6/18/2015
OFS Launches New TrueM2™ 6kW Beam Combiner at Laser World of Photonics
3/23/2015
OFS to Present Live Demonstration of the Future of Multimode Fiber at OFC 2015
3/23/2015
OFS to Present Series of Sessions at OFC/NFOEC 2015 Conference
3/8/2015
A Celebration of Light, Gravity, and Einstein
2/23/2015
Furukawa Electric Announces Hand-Held Single Fiber Fusion Splicer FITEL NINJA NJ001
2/11/2015
OFS Expands All Dry Cable Solution Into Microcable Product Line
2/11/2015
OFS Makes Bend Insensitivity Standard for All EMEA Outside Plant Cables
2/10/2015
OFS Launches New TrueM2™ 4kW Beam Combiner at Photonics West Conference
2/9/2015
OFS Launches New FOX SOLUTIONS® Home and Business Solution Guides
2/7/2015
OFS to Present Five Technical Papers at BiOS / Photonics West Conferences
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2014
12/16/2014
US Rep. Elizabeth Esty Visits OFS Specialty Photonics Facility
7/31/2014
OFS Launches New Website
6/23/2014
City of Sandy Uses OFS Professional Services to Build FTTH Using OFS FOX Solution® Home and Business
6/23/2014
OFS Launches Industry's First Double Jacket, Gel-Free ADSS Cable at 2014 FTTH Conference
6/23/2014
OFS Extends FOX Solution® Home and Business Portfolio
5/13/2014
OFS to Present Invited Paper on Multicore Optical Fibers for Distributed Sensing at SPIE DSS 2014, Baltimore, MD
3/6/2014
Furukawa, OFS and Corning Achieve Milestone for Optical Interconnects
2/4/2014 8:38
OFS Joins MERLIN Space Transceiver Project
2/4/2014 8:33
OFS Introduces GyroSil® Rad-Hard PM Fiber
1/29/2014 11:19
OFS to Present Three Key Medical Specific Technical Papers at BiOS Expo
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