Request InfoCivcom D & SCivcom Inc. has introduced the Free-X 2 x 2 multifunction all-optical switch, available in fast and ultrafast versions, with integrated variable optical attenuator and multicast capabilities. Based on the company's proprietary free-space-propagation SFS technology and on polarization encoding of optical signals, the switch enables polarization-independent nonblocking switching in a compact package. The company says that, because it contains no moving parts, the switch is stable and reliable and exhibits low loss, reducing the need for amplifiers. Applications include advanced protection...See full productRelated content from Photonics MediaWEBINARSPhotonics.com 6/30/2021European Photonics Manufacturing Services Funded by ECThis event is supported by the European initiatives presented and is moderated by EPIC, the European Photonics Industry Consortium. The European Commission is helping companies access the...Photonics.com 10/27/2021Fiber Optic Solutions for Medical DevicesSteve Allen provides a brief overview and examples of procedures that continue to push adoption and proliferation of optical fiber-based medical devices. From cosmetic surgery to cutting-edge sensing...Photonics.com 3/27/2024Precision Planning: Simplified Laser Scanning with Predictive SoftwareConventional controllers for laser scan systems do not allow to predict the actual path of the laser beam on the work piece. A tedious process of testing different parameters and delay settings...Photonics.com 1/9/2023Innovations in Ultrashort-Pulse and RF-Excited CO2 Lasers Expand Materials Processing ApplicationsIndustrial laser materials processing is constantly evolving. Industries as varied as pharmaceutical, consumer electronics, automotive, aerospace, and textiles, among others, have benefited from new...