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Last week at OFC 2025, AusOptic had the opportunity to witness firsthand how Lightera, the newly rebranded OFC and Furukawa Electric company, is positioning itself at the forefront of optical technology.

With the rapid growth of AI workloads and data centres, optical fibre technologies must evolve at an unprecedented pace to meet the urgent need for high-fibre density solutions that provide both high capacity and ultra-low latency. Companies at the forefront of innovation, such as Lightera, are shaping the future of network infrastructure with advancements in hollow core fibre, multi-core fibre, and high-density fibre bundles.

Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd., a key supplier to AusOptic and renowned manufacturer of FITEL fusion splicers, has announced the integration of its optical fibre cable operations under a new brand name: Lightera™. This strategic rebranding, which took effect on April 1, 2025 (and is no April fools joke), marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of one of the world's leading optical fibre manufacturers.

Ensure your optical network's reliability with AusOptic's top-tier calibration services. From OTDRs to spectrum analysers, our expert technicians guarantee unmatched accuracy and performance.

AusOptic announces its successful certification as a fully registered JOSCAR-AU supplier. Effective from August 2024, this accreditation reinforces the company's position as a trusted partner in Australia's aerospace and Defence supply chain.

Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd.’s FITEL Fusion Splicers have been at the forefront of fibre technology for more than four decades. Furukawa’s state-of-the-art fusion splicers are renowned for their  low splice loss performance, high splice strength, and exceptional accuracy, making them the preferred choice for telecommunications, fibre lasers, and sensing applications. From handheld core alignment models to ribbon splicers, FITEL's comprehensive range offers solutions for diverse applications in telecom infrastructure and data centres. These devices feature user-friendly 4.3-inch touchscreens and advanced calibration systems that adjust for environmental factors like altitude, humidity, and temperature.

OptiInstrument is an versatile and powerful tool that combines the strengths of EXFO's advanced test platforms with OptiInstrument's automation and customisation features.

How AusOptic developed a customised CWDM and DWDM integrated solution for the ASX and successfully delivered increased network capacity with critically high-speed performance.