On Thursday, April 14, Glenmont fourth grade students had the opportunity to hear about space travel from a real-life astronaut. Marcos Pontes, Brazil’s first and only astronaut sent into space, has worked with NASA and spent time on the International Space Station. He shared photos and stories with the students about his life and his… Read more »
Integra Optics Attending Adaptive Spirit 2016!
Adaptive Spirit, formally known as SkiTAM, is one of the best cable networking events in the industry. The event allows Adaptive Spirit members to meet with vendors and access resources that will drive new business initiatives. Attendees also have the opportunity to share best industry practices with high-level, educational panels throughout the weekend. Adaptive Spirit… Read more »
Integra R&D names Doug Grose to Board of Directors
Executives from Integra R&D named Doug Grose to the Board of Directors for the company and Consultant to the product development and commercialization team. Integra R&D is a Joint Venture between Integra Optics and TiOptics focused on product research, design, manufacturing and commercialization of photonics technology and high bandwidth optical equipment for cable and internet data… Read more »
An Introduction to Fiber Jumper Connector Ends
In the forty years since fiber optics were invented, more than 100 different fiber optic connectors have been introduced to the marketplace, each designed to lower signal loss, lower cost, or be easier to terminate. The next in our know-how video series takes a brief look at two popular types of fiber jumper connector ends. … Read more »
Why bend insensitive fiber is better: Tip #2
Bend-insensitive fiber has many advantages. In patch panels, it should not suffer from bending losses where the cables are tightly bent around the racks. In buildings, it allows fiber to be run inside molding around the ceiling or floor and around doors or windows without inducing high losses. It’s also insurance against problems caused by careless… Read more »
How to properly clean your optics. Tip #1
We get a lot of calls from customers asking our experts to help troubleshoot their issues. We’re happy to help and we respond on nights and weekends too. Most of the time, problems with optics can be solved by simply cleaning optics. So, we wanted to share our know-how with you in a series of videos. They… Read more »
Integra Optics announces joint venture with TiOptics
ALBANY, N.Y. (Monday, March 7, 2016) – Executives from Integra Optics announced today the formation of a joint venture with TiOptics, Inc., a fiber optic technology research and product development company located in San Diego, California. The new business unit will be formally called Integra R&D. Integra Optics, currently headquartered in Albany, NY with a… Read more »
Integra Optics launches Production Facility in Brazil
Our first fiber optic equipment production facility south of the US-Mexico border. Brazil’s first and only Astronaut, Marcos Pontes, joins the company as Brand Ambassador. SAO PAULO, BRAZIL (January 26, 2016) – Executives from Integra Optics announced today during the Metroconnect 2016 Trade show the launch of their first international production facility in São Paulo,… Read more »
Integra Optics is coming to a City Near You!
Integra Optics is bringing our expertise and thought leaders to your town in 2016! Be on the look out for us at the tradeshows/conferences listed below. We’d love to hear about your needs and challenges, and tell you how we can work with you to provide a customized solution. Metro Connect – Miami, FL 1/26… Read more »
Integra Optics Attending Metro Connect 2016!
Integra Optics is excited to attend Metro Connect 2016! We are joining the conversation to explore key themes that are relevant to our growth in the coming year. Specifically, the acquisitions, new technologies and capital investments that will help us to better serve our customers. We also have two MAJOR announcements planned for the conference. Stay tuned for details!… Read more »