Shark Bytes: Fiber Optic Pigtails
March 27, 2019Pigtails are fiber optic cables which are only terminated on one end. The other end is open fiber, which can then be spliced into a network by mechanical or fusion splicing. Fiber optic pigtails are most often used in that “last mile” of fiber to connect end users with the pre-existing underground and aerial fiber …
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Megladon Achieves Verizon FOC Program Certification on Fiber Termination Process
February 7, 2019Austin, TX – Megladon Manufacturing Group, Ltd., a leader in fiber optic products and innovation for communication providers, data centers and the test & measurement industry, announced today that the company’s fiber termination process has been certified compliant to the requirements and specifications of the Verizon FOC program. The cables and process were graded against …
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Shark Bytes: Telecommunications
November 29, 2018In the simplest of terms, the telecommunications industry consists of services and providers that make communicating over distances possible – they truly connect our world! While this industry’s fastest growing service area is currently wireless internet, the key to providing more speed, data and reliability to all forms of communication is fiber optics.
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Shark Bytes – Adapter Panels
September 25, 2018The Adapter Panel (also known as the fiber optic patch panel) is a tool often used in the distribution of fiber optic networks. These panels are commonly installed in rack and wall mount enclosures in order to manage and organize fiber. As the fiber easily snaps into the panel enclosures, cables may be patched or spliced …
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Shark Bytes – Loopbacks
August 28, 2018In the world of fiber optics, loopbacks, which can consist of various types of optical connectors and fibers, are utilized for a number of different applications. Typically, and especially in the telecommunications space, loopbacks are used to test the connectivity of a network by validating the reliability of transmission equipment or other optical network devices, …
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Shark Bytes – Buying Fiber Online
June 21, 2018Megladon’s Shark Bytes series focuses on the world of fiber optics by providing expert insights into the industries served by fiber as well as the latest products and innovations in the field. Throughout this series, we will take a closer look at topics ranging from ORL & Multi Mates to Electric Field Testing and much …
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Bright Ideas Case Study: Fiber Cassettes
May 30, 2018By teaming up with TekRex and SabeRex to 3D print fiber cassette housings, Megladon was able to save money on procurement and inventory, while also easily updating designs without incurring expensive tooling costs to satisfy customer requests for fiber cassettes.
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Custom Cable Configuration Tool
March 19, 2018You can now not only price a wide range of fiber optic cables from our website, but you can also build your own cables to spec (viewing them in a visual diagram) and purchase them on demand using our new Custom Cable Configuration Tool. Click here to access! And be sure to watch our demonstration video …
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Custom Cable Configuration Tool
February 28, 2018Soon you will not only be able to price a wide range of fiber optic cables from our website, but you will also be able to build your own cables to spec (viewing them in a visual diagram) and purchase them on demand using our new Custom Cable Configuration Tool. Check back for the official …
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TyRex Founders Day 2018
February 9, 2018At the first of every business year, the entire TyRex Technology Family celebrates its birthday with the annual TyRex Founders Day Birthday Celebration. Special guests, family members and every TyRex employee gathered yet again in 2018 to honor employees, catch up on all the exciting programs the TyRex companies have continued to develop, and to reaffirm …
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