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Is PBT Loose Tube or FIMT a better choice for OPGWs/OPPCs?
We summarized the qualities of the PBT Loose Tube & FIMT (Fiber in Metal Tube) to determine the most appropriate for use as an OPGW cable for power lines.
8 Benefits of Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) in the Oil & Gas Industry
An Unmatched Technology Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) is a fiber optic system based on Rayleigh scattering. The fiber optic cable
Karl Bauer at FTTH 2022
Karl Bauer’s Presentation at FTTH 2022 NBG’s CEO KommR Karl Bauer was invited to present at this year’s FTTH conference
NBG at WIRE 2022 by Richard Eichhorn, NBG Chief Sales Officer
Why attending WIRE was a must! WIRE Düsseldorf is the biggest event in the wire, cable, tube, and pipe industries.
NBG’s Upcoming Conference & Event Schedule
It’s officially ‘Event Season,’ and we’d like to share some details about four upcoming events that we’ll be attending in
The Role of Fiber Optics in Renewable Energy
After our recent post on Renewable Energy & Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS), we want to follow up with a more
Renewable Energy & Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS)
This blog post explores the role of Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS). As renewable energy generators in power transmission systems become
The Importance of FIMT: Beavers cause internet outages after chewing through fiber
To illustrate the importance of FIMT, we want to tell a story. Around 900 people in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia,
Meet our new partners: RMC Corporate in Chile
We’re delighted to announce a new partnership with RMC Corporate in Chile as a new integration partner. The agreement allows
Market Overview of the Submarine Telecommunications Industry
Market Overview We’ve started the New Year by looking forward to 2022’s market predictions. The submarine telecommunications industry has proven
The Construction of NBG’s New Cladding Line for 50 km Fiber Optic Cable
We have some exciting developments to share: we’re currently in development to increase our capacity with a state-of-the-art cladding line
Presenting at PTC 22: Pacific Telecommunications Council
Some of you may already know that we’ll be attending the Pacific Telecommunications Council conference (PTC 22) in Hawaii between
On the European Commission’s Anti-Dumping Duties
Today, we’re covering the European Commission’s new anti-dumping duties on optical fiber cables. We’re entirely behind the new measures, which
NBG Gifts for Clients and Partners
We’re not sending Christmas gifts for our clients and partners this year. It’s not that we’re being mean-spirited or miserly. We
Monitoring Strain in Existing Oil & Gas Pipelines
Pipelines in the Oil & Gas Industry Transport facilities in the Oil & Gas Industry must be monitored for structural
DFOS as an alternative to conventional offshore gas kick-detection methods
The ability to read wellbore flow dynamics and predict and control influx is central to effective well control. Detecting early
Our New FO Sensing Solution Partner: Comint
We are delighted to announce a new partnership with Comint Systems and Solutions Private Ltd (CSSPL). In a three-year agreement
See you at PTC 22 in January
NBG will be attending the Pacific Telecommunications Council conference (PTC 22) in Hawaii between the 16th and 19th of January 2022. The four-day event is an annual conference
Congratulations to our very own Mark Bauer – EY Entrepreneur of the Year
Our Co-Owner Mark Bauer has been awarded EY Entrepreneur of the Year in the Innovation & High Tech ‘Champion’ category at the
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?
‘EFL’ stands for Excess Fiber Length, and it means the overlength of the optical fibers against the length of the metal tube
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
