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3 days ago
- Business
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Furukawa Electric and Lightera Develop Industry-Leading Technology for Fusion Splicing Multi-core and Hollow Core Fibers
COLOGNE, Germany, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ANGACOM, Hall 8 F39 -- Furukawa Electric and Lightera continue to innovate and expand their fusion splicing offerings to support growth in new optical fiber technologies. The FITEL S185-ROF range of splicers offers rapid and precise rotational alignment for both multi-core and hollow core ecosystems, in a compact package that is ideal for field deployment. At the core of the S185-ROF range is the proven three-electrode Ring of Fire® arc discharge system, that uniformly heats the fiber surface to enable strong and low-loss splices. New STA2D (Sequential Triangular Asymmetric Arc Discharging) capabilities build upon this technology, firing pairs of electrodes in a rotational sequence around the fiber. This provides exceptional heat control for splicing modern anti-resonant hollow core fibers; the cladding is gradually fused to create a strong splice without disturbing the delicate internal microstructure of the hollow-core fiber. At ANGA 2025, Lightera and Furukawa will showcase the FITEL S185EVROF, an industry-first fusion splicer that seamlessly integrates end-view technology into the same compact splicer package. The End View System (EDV) adds Composite Image Technology where end-view images of both fibers are overlaid to ensure precise alignment and validate correct polarity of multi-core splices. The system also enables operators to analyze intricate fiber structures before splicing, which is beneficial for both MCF and HCF where minor cleave irregularities can affect performance. Key Features of the FITEL S185EVROF: Compact, portable design, optimized for MCF and HCF splicing. Three-electrode Ring of Fire (3SAE Technologies Inc.) arc discharge, ensuring uniform heating. Additional STA2D technology, fine-tuned for hollow-core and small-cladding fibers. Dual Mirror System, providing simultaneous views of both fiber ends. Composite Image Technology, merging end-view fiber images for unmatched alignment accuracy and polarity validation in MCF. Highly accurate rotational alignment (0.1-degree precision). Side view mode for traditional fiber splicing. David Knight, Product Line Manager for Hollow Core Solutions said: "The Fitel S185-ROF splicer range plays a key role in our comprehensive hollow core and multi-core ecosystems. By continually integrating improvements born from our own deployment experience, we can offer the premier splicing solution for these new technologies." Join Lightera at ANGACOM, Hall 8 F39, Cologne, Germany, 3 - 5 June 2025 for a live demonstration of the FITEL S185EVROF and discover its revolutionary capabilities firsthand. Furukawa Electric Group's Efforts Towards the SDGsBased on the "Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)" adopted by the United Nations, Furukawa Electric Group has formulated the "Furukawa Electric Group Vision 2030" which sets the year 2030 as its target and is advancing efforts to build a sustainable world and make people's life safe, peaceful and rewarding, by creating solutions for the new generation of global infrastructure combining information, energy and mobility." Toward the achievement of our Vision 2030, we will take open, agile, and innovative approaches to promote ESG management that aims to increase corporate value over the medium to long term and will contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. The Furukawa Electric Group's approach to the SDGs: About LighteraLightera is a global leader in optical fiber and connectivity solutions, delivering innovative technologies that drive communication networks, data centers, and specialty photonics applications. With a deep legacy of expertise in optical science, we provide high-performance solutions that enable faster, more reliable, and more sustainable connections for businesses, communities, and industries worldwide. Headquartered in Norcross, Georgia, U.S.A., Lightera operates with a global footprint, serving customers across telecommunications, enterprise, industrial, generative AI, data centers, 5G/6G, utilities, medical, aerospace, defense, and sensing markets. Lightera is part of Furukawa Electric Group, a multi-billion-dollar leader in optical communications. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Lightera
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Alderney marks 80th anniversary of Liberation Day
A day of remembrance and celebrations has been held in Alderney to mark the 80th anniversary of when the island was liberated from Nazi German occupation at the end of Word War Two. Held at the harbour and conducted by the Reverend David Knight, a morning service saw the police, RNLI and other emergency services come together with islanders. It was followed by a parade, performed by the Force 135 living history group, through the town to Royal Connaught Square before an address was delivered by President of the States William Tate. In his speech, he paid tribute to the islanders who had returned to Alderney several months after liberation. More news stories for Guernsey Listen to the latest news for Guernsey He praised them for rebuilding their homes and re-establishing their constitution. The raising of the Union flag then followed along with the singing of the national anthem. Follow BBC Guernsey on X and Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to Liberation Day 2025 marked in Guernsey and Jersey Flypasts, parades and parties mark Liberation Day States of Alderney
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04-05-2025
- Politics
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Speakers urge class solidarity at May Day protest
GOSHEN — Speakers called for persistence and solidarity at the third antigovernment protest since the start of spring in Elkhart County. Close to 200 people joined the May Day Strong protest Thursday outside the Elkhart County Courthouse. They bore signs speaking out against cuts to Social Security and other government services, in support of worker solidarity and in defense of due process as people are taken off the streets in America and flown to foreign prisons. 'We're here today for what we're for, for as much as we're against. The things that we're for are the equal treatment of immigrants – our Hispanic, our Black, our indigenous neighbors. We're here for them,' said David Knight, one of the organizers. 'We're also here to protect our way of life. We're here for fair wages. We're here for universal healthcare. ... We're here to maintain a government by the people, of the people and for the people. We're here to stand against the attacks on the Constitution and our way of life.' Corinne Straight, an Elkhart activist, said there's growing anger at the feeling that working harder to obtain the so-called American dream only makes other people richer. She said most people dream of meeting basic needs, while anything more than that falls further out of reach every year. 'We do not dream of becoming tech billionaires. We do not dream of handing over multimillion-dollar companies to our children. We dream of going to the doctor. We dream of putting food on the table. We dream of our kids getting to have a career and an education without starting out their lives tens of thousands of dollars in debt. We dream of retiring,' she said. 'Our dreams are so basic. ... Like David said, we are the wealthiest nation in the world, and we do not provide basic necessities. We allow people to go into debt to eat, to get a cavity filled, to send their kids to child care.' Straight said upward mobility from one generation to the next has been falling since the baby boomer generation, nine out of 10 of whom could say they made more money than their parents. She said that number has dropped to 50 percent for millennials. She encouraged protesters to show the same class solidarity as the top 5 percent, who act with the common goal of enriching themselves off the labor of the other 95 percent while keeping them distracted with divisive social issues. 'This is not about hard work. This has never been about hard work. There is no one in this country that works harder than poor people. There is no one in this country that works harder than a single parent. There is no one in this country that works harder than an immigrant,' Straight said. 'This has never been about work ethic. This has always been about privilege and opportunity, and the billionaires understanding that our hard work is going to make them richer. ... They need us to keep working harder.' Elkhart City Councilman Dwight Fish also encouraged protesters to show solidarity with immigrants, who are seeking the same basic dream. 'What about those folks who come across here with the hope and dream of living in a town like Goshen and expressing their rights? They're not doing anything wrong. They want to come here and work,' he said. 'Why are we not making a pathway to citizenship? Why are we not doing that? Because the power-brokers love to manipulate and distract and take everything they can, and not give you a thing back.' Straight said the last legislative session in Indianapolis showed what state lawmakers really value. She said it isn't children, parents, public education or health care. 'They value tax cuts for businesses and vouchers so the top 3 percent of wealthiest Hoosiers can send their kids to school on our dime. In a tight budget year, they had an opportunity to actually do the right thing, and once again, they did not,' she said. 'And every single person here recognizes the power that they have in Indianapolis, and we are not going to let these people run unopposed in 2026, are we?' She said 40 uncontested seats in the state legislature went to Republicans in 2024, representing close to 3 million people. She urged the crowd to spread an alternative to the pro-Trump message those people have been hearing. 'This presence here today shows that we can be united, we can be inspired and we can be focused and hopeful. Because we are committed to doing the work that is going to reverse decades of economic decline for the bottom 95 percent of us,' Straight said. 'And we are committed to not burying our heads in the sand when it gets hard. We can't look away when it hurts. It's going to get worse before it gets better – we have to stay the course.'
Associated Press
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
Terbine Leans Forward With Agentic AI To Create Intelligent EV/AV Infrastructure
Cloud & Edge Platform to Orchestrate the Future of Electric and Autonomous Mobility 'Terbine will become the backbone for orchestrating the operations and interactions of autonomous vehicles, drones, robots, and smart infrastructure'— David Knight, Founder and CEO of Terbine ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 / / -- As the world accelerates toward an electric and autonomous future, Terbine is taking a bold leap forward, announcing its leadership initiative to create the first 'orchestration layer' for autonomous and electric mobility systems. The large, untapped opportunity involves coordinating millions of intelligent machines — on land and in the air — through an advanced software architecture driven by Agentic AI and mobile edge computing. 'Much like SWIFT revolutionized global banking, and air traffic control made air travel safe, Terbine will become the backbone for orchestrating the operations and interactions of autonomous vehicles, drones, robots, and smart infrastructure,' said David Knight, Founder and CEO of Terbine. 'We are building the brain for the new mobility ecosystem.' The Terbine Platform Roadmap Supervision: The first phase focuses on real-time supervision of EV infrastructure. Terbine's AI-driven platform monitors and manages charging networks across any cloud provider, ensuring charger availability, improving uptime, and enhancing user confidence. The platform is now available for operators of large fleets or public charging networks to establish pilots. Synchronization: Next, Terbine will introduce dynamic policy management for safe, efficient routing of vehicles, vehicle-to-grid coordination, maintenance of fleet hardware, and integration with road toll and regulatory systems. Orchestration: Ultimately, Terbine will fully orchestrate the interactions between autonomous cars, trucks, buses, drones, and robots, enabling innovations like dynamic micro-geofencing, platooning (linear swarming), and seamless V2X communication. Agentic AI will be enabled within the cloud and at the edge. This will produce revenues for Terbine and partners via microtransactions. Laying The Groundwork for the Autonomous World As AI advances and autonomous machines become ubiquitous, the complexity of managing diverse systems, manufacturers, owners, and regulations will demand intelligent orchestration. Terbine is positioned to lead this transformation across a wide range of machines, including: • Automobiles • Trucks • Buses • Aircraft • Delivery and household robots • Emergency and construction equipment • Farming machinery • Smart city infrastructure The Future: Edge Hyperscaling Terbine's platform will leverage Agentic AI at the mobile network edge, enabling real-time decision-making through a distributed system of Edge AI nodes. With components like a Decision Engine, Policy Engine, and Sensor Fusion Engine, Terbine's platform represents a fully realized AI-based mobile edge computing system — driving the next wave of mobility innovation. About Terbine Terbine will give intelligent machines, including electric vehicles in all classes, drones, delivery and bipedal robots plus others, realtime orchestration and synchronization with each other and the physical environments that they're operating within. Terbine's Agentic AI platform will provide numerous benefits including safety, efficiency and entirely new categories of functionality barely imagined today. Alayna Woodall TERBINE +1 503-560-1621 [email protected] Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Facebook X Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
