ZBLAN IN-SPACE FIBER OPTICS MANUFACTURING

Raw Materials

*LVF Exclusive Partner

ZBLAN standard rods (⌀12.5mm, L=120mm or L=60mm) represent an exclusive new product, specifically designed for In-Space Manufacturing. Contact us for custom requirements.  

Thermal Modeling For Fiber Drawing Automation

ATOM™ thermal modeling helps maintain optimal conditions for the fiber optics processing and manufacturing (including gravity correction) 

In-Space Monitoring of Fiber Drawing Process

ATOM™  analytics and customized computer vision algorithms ensure that the optimal regime for microgravity processing is maintained. They also offer the ability to monitor and correct promptly key fiber optics parameters (fiber diameter uniformity, concentricity, etc.) during the in-space manufacturing process. 

Quality Control and Validation (pre and post flight)

Provide best terrestrial manufacturing reference; inspection of a suite of fiber properties (attenuation, defects, etc.) and estimates of contributions (including gravity correction) that lead to loss of performance.