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FiberTechOptica (FTO) is a leader in custom fibre optic solutions, designing and manufacturing custom fibre optic assemblies and multi-wavelength fibre-coupled LED light sources. Established in 1995, FTO specializes in industries like aerospace, astronomy, and military, offering advanced CAD software, robust industrial cables, and micro-machining capabilities. Their expertise spans a broad range of applications with a global presence and strong partnerships in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
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Who is FiberTech Optica (FTO)? custom– fibres – LED light sources “FTO is your leader in specialty custom fibre optic solutions’’ “FTO designs and manufactures”: “custom fibre optic assemblies” “multi-wavelength fibre-coupled LED light sources” LED light sources”
FiberTechOptica (FTO) - History • 1995 – Creation of P&P Optica (PPO) in Quebec City, Canada • 1999 – Signing of distribution partnership with FiberTech GmbH • (FTG) • 2000 – Creation of FiberTechOptica (FTO) through joint • venture (50%-50%) between PPO & FTG • 2010 - FTO = 100% Canadian-owned company
FiberTechOptica (FTO) - Management • RafalPawluczyk – President and CEO • Jeff Dupuis – Vice-President Marketing & Sales
FiberTechOptica (FTO) – Markets & Industries • MARKETS • Analytical spectroscopy (ABB, Bruker, Horiba, Jasco, B&W Tek) • Optical imaging (Biomedical & Medical imaging) – Raman spectroscopy • Industrial process control (ABB, Bruker, Perkin Elmer) • Laser power delivery • INDUSTRIES • Biomedical/Life sciences • Petrochemicals/Fine Chemicals • Astronomy (NAOJ, YALE, Gran Telescopio Canarias Islands, CFHT) • Aerospace (JAXA, CEA, NASA - Mission Mars 2020) • Military (JAEA, Air Force) • Research (Photonics & Biomedical labs) • Academics (Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry)
FiberTechOptica (FTO) – Worldwide presence • Distributors & Sales agents • Europe • France, United Kingdom, Italy • Asia • Japan, Taiwan, Singapore • Middle East • Israel
Facilities • Advanced CAD software: SolidWorks • Optical modeling and simulation: Zemax, FRED • Micro-milling ~ 5 µm resolution on v-grooves, glass substrates • Large core glass processing workstation • SLA 3D Printer • Metrology and inspection: measurement microscope, spectrometers • High quality polishing equipment
Expertise • Robust, industrial cables (100's of installations worldwide) • Fibre mapping (100's of individual fibres) • Small diameter (<50 µm) fibre assemblies • Stripped buffer fibre assemblies • Precision fibre arrays: 1D and 2D • Custom packaging design and prototyping • Adhesives, polishing processes • Broad range of applications → cross-disciplinary
Multi-Wavelength Fibre-coupled LED Sources Precision 2D Arrays
FTO and Fibres for Astronomy, baby steps: • 2008: first orders of astronomy specific cables • 2010: SPIE Astronomy: we know NOTHING, little traction • 2012: SPIE Astronomy: we understand the language • 2014: GRACES worked, live low FRD cable demo at SPIE Astronomy • 2016: SPIE Astronomy: about 20 projects: calibration, radial velocity, low FRD: Texas A&M, MIT, Harvard, Yale, NAOJ, NAO (USA), IRL, Canarias Islands