Optical fiber is the backbone of today’s digital economy. Global financial transactions, high-speed Internet access, online shopping, video gaming and other things that most people take for granted are possible because of thin strands of glass that transmit massive amounts of data every second.
While the technology has revolutionized telecommunications, fiber optics is also becoming more important in industries such as aerospace, medical devices, and oil and gas. And, as automotive engineers tackle issues related to autonomy and lightweighting, demand for optical fiber is expected to grow during the next decade.