iXblue Photonics, Photonics Bretagne partner on microstructured and multicore fiber distribution
iXblue Photonics and Photonics Bretagne say they have signed an exclusive worldwide agreement that will see iXblue Photonics distribute elements of Photonics Bretagne’s Perfos fiber product line. The fibers covered in the agreement include microstructured fibers (endlessly single-mode, supercontinuum, airclad, and hollow core) as well as multicore fibers.
Photonics Bretagne is a photonics innovation hub in Brittany, France, that includes a 115-member business cluster and a research and technology organisation (RTO) expert in the development of specialty optical fibers and components, including the Perfos fibers. "These latest-generation fibers can be used for new applications in the field of industrial and medical lasers (fiber for supercontinuum source or beam delivery), in the field of sensors (strain/temperature/shape measurement, etc.), and in the field of telecom transmissions (low-latency cable),” explained David Méchin, director of Photonics Bretagne. “These developments carried out within our technological platform are thus promoted by one of our historical members. Our goal is to continue our R&D activity in order to initiate future similar agreements and contribute to the development of our members' business.”
The Perfos fibers will be available via iXblue’s e-store for shipping within three days anywhere in the world. Customers who require customized versions of the should work directly with Photonics Bretagne, the two companies say.
"We are very pleased with this opportunity to offer our customers these new fibers developed by Photonics Bretagne,” added Benoit Cadier, director of iXblue Photonics' Fiber Division. “We are convinced of microstructured and multicore fibers' potential. It is a logical evolution of our portfolio. We are pushing the limits of what is accessible with more traditional fiber structures, and new applications can be addressed.”
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