2020 News
10/20/2020
AFL and SENKO Advanced Components, Inc. (SENKO) announce the signing of the SN Technology Transfer and Patent License Agreement for SN Connectors and Adapters.
10/19/2020
The Fujikura 90S fusion splicer was recognized among the best in the industry by the 2020 Cabling Installation & Maintenance Innovators Awards.
10/13/2020
NodeFLEX is a universal, flexible node cable assembly that features a bendable rubber boot with integrated steel rods which hold the cable in place up to 90° after flexing.
10/12/2020
The new FlexScan TS100 is an optical troubleshooter that puts the power to identify, locate and resolve last mile network issues in the pocket of frontline field technicians.
10/8/2020
The Fujikura 90R Mass Fusion Splicer was recognized among the best in the industry with rating of 4 diamonds by the 2020 Broadband Technology Report's Diamond Technology Reviews.
10/7/2020
Administered by the NC Department of Labor, AFL received three gold awards for safety.
10/6/2020
With an abbreviated campaign over the summer and its recent extensive campaign in September, associates rallied in support of the local community.
9/14/2020
The facilities receiving this award manufacture fiber optic cable, accessories and fusion splicers and operate in highly industrial environments.
8/4/2020
Join Tom and a special guest from a Tier 1 ISP to learn proper methods and best practices for cable routing within fiber management systems.
8/3/2020
Patents were given for technology and developments in connectivity, fiber management, fiber optic cable, fusion splicing, test equipment and conductor accessory products.
7/27/2020
The installation of AccessWrap has doubled over the past two month due to the increased need for broadband capacity exposed by COVID-19.
7/1/2020
Scholarships were awarded to Andrew Lewis, son of Kristine Lewis, territory sales manager for AFL, and Kavya Patchipulusu, daughter of Prasad Patchipulusu, IT applications development manager.
6/17/2020
Hosted by Tom DePaolantonio, the webinar will cover the consequences and cures for over 80 percent of network outages.
6/15/2020
Recognition is based on the Lost Time Incident Rate recorded during the 2019 calendar year.
6/9/2020
FTTx Outside Plant Design and Certified Fiber to the Home Professional (CFHP) Remote Classroom courses have been added to Light Brigade’s training catalog.
5/20/2020
Several associates are supporting both the Fiber Broadband Association and Women in Manufacturing, playing an active role to enhance both the fiber broadband market and the manufacturing sector.
4/20/2020
The new Remote Classroom Sessions deliver personalized training in a convenient and essential live, online learning format.
4/16/2020
Using 3D printing technology, more than 100 face shields have been sent to local hospitals, including Spartanburg Medical Center, Pelham Medical Center and another Upstate hospital, with more expected to be printed and dispersed.
4/6/2020
The new tool saves time and money by eliminating inefficiencies such as glue cure time and contamination of splicing equipment.
3/30/2020
The Committee’s purpose is to share insight into professional development and discuss opportunities for women to achieve their full potential in the fiber optics field.
3/16/2020
The course examines fiber specific safety concerns like working with sharp glass fibers, harsh chemicals in cleaners, adhesives and the tools used for preparing cables.
2/6/2020
The OLTS Certifier features a test port on each of the paired units that measures insertion loss, return loss and length bi-directionally to industry standards on MM or SM networks.
2/5/2020
Visit AFL in booth #831 to see our newest product releases including the Fujikura 90S/R Fusion Splicers, the ASCEND® platform with new cassettes and the ROGUE® OLTS Certifier, among other products.
1/29/2020
Visit AFL at BiOS in booth #8019 and Photonics West in booth #3019 to see glass processing equipment, LDF cleavers and specialty optical fiber.
1/27/2020
Designed to maximize productivity and minimize downtime, the new splicers feature ergonomic improvements and other enhancements to automate operation.