Alphanov, NKT Photonics Collaborate

Talence, France-based Alphanov, the optics and laser technology center of the Bordeaux region’s Route des Lasers cluster, and NKT Photonics of Birkerød, Denmark, have partnered to develop interfacing solutions for photonic crystal fibers (PCF). Alphanov will supply end-treatment solutions for NKT Photonics, including connectors, sealed and cleaved PCFs, end-capped PCFs and PCFs with mode adapters. The company’s entire product line will be addressed, including active double-clad large-mode-area fibers and rod-type and passive PCFs. “We have developed specific know-how to ease integration of PCFs for demanding industrial and scientific users,” said Pascal Dupriez, head of Alphanov’s laser department.