XSOF INC. Press Release
July 23, 2024
XSOF Inc. has acquired the assets and liabilities of R Specialty Optical Fibers LLC (RSOF) and Tratech Specialty Optical Fibers LLC (TSOF). As a result, XSOF Inc. is taking the opportunity to consolidate operations into its Williamsburg VA location and that will be finalized by the end of 2024, or sooner. All Members of the LLCs have become stockholders in XSOF Inc. and remain in their roles, and all key staff have been retained.
Specialty Fibers for Dental Procedures
July 8, 2024
The integration of specialty fibers into dental procedures has revolutionized the field of restorative dentistry. These fibers have significantly enhanced the precision, efficiency, and overall quality of dental treatments, particularly in areas such as UV curing and soft tissue procedures. The use of specialty fibers in dental procedures significantly enhances the precision and efficiency of
Advanced Optical Fibers in Data Center Architecture
June 7, 2024
Modern data centers are complex ecosystems where immense amounts of data are processed and transmitted globally. The backbone of their infrastructure is the advanced optical fiber technology, which ensures high-speed, efficient, and reliable data communication. This article discusses the optical fibers used in data center architecture, focusing on specialty fibers such as Multimode MPO Connectors,
Advanced Optical Fiber Technology in Urological Laser Procedures
May 9, 2024
The application of laser technology in urology has been transformed by significant advances in optical fiber technology. These advancements not only enhance the delivery of laser energy for procedures such as laser lithotripsy and the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) but also bring substantial improvements in surgical outcomes. This article delves deeper into the
Fiber Imaging, Working Distance and Spot Size
April 22, 2024
It is common when working with fiber optics that the output face of the fiber optic itself may need to be removed from the site where the energy is required. But it is just as common for one to assume the energy coming out of the fiber is a beam or narrow column, rather than
Handling Fiber Optic Assemblies & Minimum Bend Radius
April 8, 2024
Read BEFORE handling fiber optic cables and assemblies. Handling Note for Fiber Assemblies and Impact on Warranty Scope: This note states the recommended handling practices for fiber optic cables and assemblies manufactured by R Specialty Optical Fibers LLC (RSOF) or TraTech Specialty Optical Fibers LLC, both dba XSOF™ and comments on important warranty issues related
App Fiber Bending
March 20, 2024
Every manufacturer of optical fibers will specify a minimum bend radius, in some fashion, for their fibers. Typically, bending the fiber to a radius that is tighter than this bend radius will void the warranty for that fiber. This value is usually expressed as a multiple of the fiber glass diameter or as a proof
XSOF™ Polishing and QC
March 7, 2024
The goal of polishing an end face of a fiber optic unit is to present the individual fiber faces of that unit as an ideal defect free surface. Basic Process Polishing at an XSOF entity is a multi-step process that follows approximately these steps: At all times the work piece is held in an appropriate
Optical Invariance and The Idea of “Best Collimation”
March 7, 2024
Background A very common desire, when working with fiber optics, is to want to modify the output of the fiber and the most common desire among all the ways you might modify the output is to create a beam. Most people call devices that create beams from the fiber output, “collimators”. And many collimators are
Terminology for Randomizing Fiber Optic Bundles
February 21, 2024
XSOF™ entities commonly fabricate multiple legged cable assemblies. These assemblies can have multiple fibers in each leg as well. When these legs are combined into a “common” end fitting, there is often the request the fibers from the legs be “randomized” in the common end.Strictly speaking, “Randomized” is typically NOT what is desired. What is