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NBG at OTC 2021 in Texas
OTC 2021 – Offshore Technology Conference – is where energy industry professionals gather to exchange ideas and opinions to advance scientific and technical
Subsea Sensing and Innovation
Exciting developments in subsea fiber optic sensing could turn transmission cables into sensing cables. Our Sonosens cable for Distributed Acoustic Sensing is ideal for the task; it’s robust enough for the challenging environment, and its design doesn’t compromise on sensing performance.
88 km of FIMT for the EVN project between Gmünd and Groß Gerungs
The Austrian newspaper NÖN featured NBG last Friday, sharing a few of our exciting developments in fiber optic technology. Highlighted
Underwater Fiber Optic Sensing: Our Cables are Ready for the Future
A recent study by OSA shows that the same fiber optic cables that transfer data across the world’s oceans can also be used to sense
Reducing costs in long-haul networks
The rapid nature of fiber optic technology makes selecting the best optical fiber for long-haul networks a complex decision. Transmission technology and electronics are constantly
Subsea Fiber Optic Cables Damaged by Massive Underwater Avalanche
Subsea fiber optic cables are making the front page of the news again. Our previous blog post highlighted the role of underwater
NSA Spying Row: The Security of Underwater Fiber Optic Cables
Underwater fiber optic cables are playing a central role in the recent NSA spying row. If you haven’t already heard, the Danish media report that
Why excess fiber length (EFL) matters?
For application, where a stainless-steel tube is needed to protect optical fibers against the surrounding influence, one abbreviation is catching one of the most important attention to consider. The so called “EFL”.
FIMT, FIST, SST? Deciphering the abbreviations.
When you work or deal with cables which contain optical fiber, you probably noticed designations like “FIMT”, “FIST”, “SST” or maybe other abbreviations which are related to a fiber optic cable. But what do those abbreviations stand for exactly and what is the meaning behind these terms?
The global fiber market – before and after the US elections
the Covid-19 situation will accelerate the push towards regional supply chains contractors must quickly adapt to new national and continental
The fiber industry during the pandemic
The pandemic is still here, and uncertainty seems to be on the rise. But regional supply chains, new technologies, and
