LIGHTCONNECT Expands Global Presence; Secures Strategic Distribution Partnerships With Laser 2000, Staroptics And ETSC.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers NEWARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 30, 2002 LIGHTCONNECT, a leading global supplier of diffractive dif·fract intr. & tr.v. dif·fract·ed, dif·fract·ing, dif·fracts To undergo or cause to undergo diffraction. [Back-formation from diffraction. MEMS-based dynamic components and modules for optical networks, has extended its worldwide reach across Europe and into the Chinese market. The company will be represented by Laser 2000 throughout the major European European emanating from or pertaining to Europe. European bat lyssavirus see lyssavirus. European beech tree fagussylvaticus. European blastomycosis see cryptococcosis. markets, including the UK, France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden; by Staroptics Italia in Italy; and by ETSC ETSC ERADCOM Tactical Software Support Center ETSC European Transport Safety Council (East Techno-Service Co.) in China. Under the agreements, customers around the world can now purchase LIGHTCONNECT's expanding product line, including Variable Optical Attenuators An optical attenuator is a device used to reduce the power level of an optical signal, either in free space or in an optical fiber. They are commonly used in fiber optic communications. , Dynamic Gain Equalizers and Dynamic Channel Equalizers, from a local source. The representing distributors will also provide technical support for LIGHTCONNECT's products. "These new distribution agreements allow us to extend our market-leading offering on a global scale, as we continue to expand our product line," said Dr. Peter O. Clark, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of LIGHTCONNECT. "Many factors affect specification, performance and cost, so it's important that customers worldwide are able to work with vendors and distributors who offer the highest level of service and technical support. Therefore, Laser 2000, Staroptics Italia and ETSC are the ideal partners to represent LIGHTCONNECT in their markets." LIGHTCONNECT's products are currently shipping to over 30 North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. customers. The company recently announced an agreement with Marubun Corp. of Tokyo as its exclusive Japanese sales representative. For more information about LIGHTCONNECT's distributors, please visit http://www.lightconnect.com/contact/contactSales.shtml. About LIGHTCONNECT Inc. LIGHTCONNECT designs and manufactures dynamic MEMS-based, fiber optic components and modules for next generation intelligent optical networks. The company's proven solutions meet the rapidly growing need for configurability in optical networks. LIGHTCONNECT's Diffractive MEMS (MicroElectroMechanical Systems) Tiny mechanical devices that are built onto semiconductor chips and are measured in micrometers. In the research labs since the 1980s, MEMS devices began to materialize as commercial products in the mid-1990s. technology utilizes the wave nature of light to build products that offer superior optical performance and best-in-class reliability. For more information, visit www.lightconnect.com or send an email to info@lightconnect.com. |
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