AFL Test and Inspection Products Honored by 2023 Lightwave Innovation Reviews
Spartanburg, S.C. – February 8, 2023 | AFL announced today that two of its test and inspection products were recognized among the best by the 2023 Lightwave Innovation Reviews. An esteemed and experienced panel of judges from the optical communications community recognized AFL as a high-scoring honoree. Both FlexReporter™ Software Platform and FOCIS Lightning®2 Multi-Fiber Optic Connector Inspection System received a 4.0 ranking. Scoring is based on originality, innovation, positive impact on the customer, cost-effectiveness and how well it addresses a new or existing requirement.
AFL's Products Honored by the 2023 Lightwave Innovation Reviews
“We are honored that AFL’s FlexReporter and FOCIS Lightning2 were recognized among the best during this year's Lightwave Innovation Reviews," said Charlie Collias, Global Product Marketing Manager. "Both products provide critical information on the performance or maintenance of a fiber network, which is important for today's high-bandwidth demand. They are designed to be extremely fast in their operation, simple to use with little to no training needed."
Capable of generating reports for thousands of fibers at one time, FlexReporter leverages cloud technology to become the most scalable report generation platform in the industry. It combines FlexApp, a mobile App that wirelessly transfers test results to FlexReporter-Cloud from the field with FlexReports, a fast, comprehensive, 3-step PC software reporting solution. Additional features include comprehensive OTDR, OLTS and Inspection reporting capability, simple report navigation with hyperlinked test reports and reporting flexibility and customization with Report Wizard configurations.
FOCIS Lightning2 is engineered to dramatically facilitate and streamline fiber connector inspection, thus enabling service providers, enterprise and data center operators to efficiently inspect and validate their fiber connectivity. This inspection tool features a self-contained, palm-sized design and one-button operation which make inspecting crowded fiber patch bays quick and easy. Its large, high-resolution LCD touch screen improves visibility of MPO and single-fiber connectors for advanced analysis.
“On behalf of the Lightwave Innovation Reviews, I would like to congratulate AFL on their high-scoring honoree status,” said Lightwave Editorial Director, Stephen Hardy. “This competitive program allows Lightwave to celebrate and recognize the most innovative products impacting the optical communications community this year.”
AFL designs a host of test and inspection equipment that are easy-to-use and provide quick results, including OTDRs, fiber identification tools, optical power meters, test kits, cleaning and more. For additional information about AFL, its products and service, visit www.AFLglobal.com.
About Lightwave
Through our integrated media portfolio, Lightwave delivers content focused on fiber optics and optoelectronics, the technologies that enable the growth, integration and improved performance of voice, data and video communications networks and services. Our experienced editorial team provides trusted technology, application and market insights to corporate executives, department heads, project managers, network engineers and technical managers at equipment suppliers, service providers and major end-user organizations. Our unique ability to inform our audience’s business-critical decisions is based in our 35+ year relationship with the entire optical community — technology vendors, communications carriers and major enterprises — and our recognition of the interplay among its members.
About AFL
Founded in 1984, AFL is an international manufacturer providing end-to-end solutions to the energy, service provider, enterprise, hyperscale and industrial markets. The company’s products are in use in over 130 countries and include fiber optic cable and hardware, transmission and substation accessories, outside plant equipment, connectivity, test and inspection equipment, fusion splicers and training. AFL also offers a wide variety of services supporting data center, enterprise, wireless and outside plant applications.
Headquartered in Spartanburg, SC, AFL has operations in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujikura Ltd. of Japan. For more information, visit www.AFLglobal.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and read our blog.
Contacts
Charlie Collias
Global Product Marketing Manager, Splicers and Test Equipment, AFL
978-455-9285
Charlie.Collias@AFLglobal.com
Bailey Verreault
Public Relations Specialist, AFL
864-433-5554
Bailey.Verreault@AFLglobal.com