Welcome to the Corning Optical Fiber Resource Center, where you will find a comprehensive library of available resources and materials. Whether you are interested in understanding the basics of optical fiber or need to know technical specifications for one of our products, you'll find it all here.
Optical Fiber Resource Center
Optical Fiber Resource Center
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Corning Opens Optical Fiber Manufacturing Plant in Poland to Meet Growing Demand for High-Speed Connectivity in Europe
Corning Opens Optical Fiber Manufacturing Plant in Poland to Meet Growing Demand for High-Speed Connectivity in Europe
08-Sep-2022
The facility is one of the largest in the European Union; part of Corning’s globally focused investment in fiber and cable manufacturing.
The facility is one of the largest in the European Union; part of Corning’s globally focused investment in fiber and cable manufacturing.
Corning Named 2022 Energy STAR® Partner of the Year
Corning Named 2022 Energy STAR® Partner of the Year
05-May-2022
The company’s energy management program recognized for the ninth consecutive year.
Learn MoreCorning Introduces Revolutionary Fiber Designed to Accelerate Network Transformation to 5G, Cloud, and Beyond
Corning Introduces Revolutionary Fiber Designed to Accelerate Network Transformation to 5G, Cloud, and Beyond
03-Jun-2021
Corning SMF-28® Contour optical fiber offers a first-of-its-kind combination of bend resilience, compatibility, and industry-leading low loss.
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Application Notes
Application Notes
Read about our fiber performance, stripping and splicing attributes, strength, fatigue, and more.
Read about our fiber performance, stripping and splicing attributes, strength, fatigue, and more.
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Technical Papers
Technical Papers
View our thought leadership library of published content- from white papers to articles and more.
View our thought leadership library of published content- from white papers to articles and more.
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Environmental and Safety
Environmental and Safety
We are committed to maintaining high environmental and safety standards around the world. Explore our commitments.
We are committed to maintaining high environmental and safety standards around the world. Explore our commitments.
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Fiber Mechanical Reliability
Fiber Mechanical Reliability
You can rely on Corning. View detailed information on the mechanical performance and quality of our products.
You can rely on Corning. View detailed information on the mechanical performance and quality of our products.
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White Papers
White Papers
Corning white papers are crafted from experience and research. Explore optical fiber through the insights of our experts.
Corning white papers are crafted from experience and research. Explore optical fiber through the insights of our experts.
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Glossary of Terms
Glossary of Terms
Discover common industry terms and the fundamental concepts for optical fiber
Discover common industry terms and the fundamental concepts for optical fiber
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Articles
Articles
Review our articles published in industry journals and magazines.
Review our articles published in industry journals and magazines.
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Product Information Sheets
Product Information Sheets
Discover the specifications and characteristics of our optical fiber products.
Discover the specifications and characteristics of our optical fiber products.
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Fiber Matters
Fiber Matters
Learn MoreIn today’s world of global telecommunications, optical fiber is the core of connectivity, providing the medium through which networks instantaneously transmit voice, data, and video.
In today’s world of global telecommunications, optical fiber is the core of connectivity, providing the medium through which networks instantaneously transmit voice, data, and video.
Bend Matters
Bend Matters
Learn MoreCorning’s ClearCurve® fiber solutions can be stapled and bent around corners, enable faster and easier installation, and provide space savings and better aesthetics – all without sacrificing performance.
Corning’s ClearCurve® fiber solutions can be stapled and bent around corners, enable faster and easier installation, and provide space savings and better aesthetics – all without sacrificing performance.
Loss Matters
Loss Matters
Learn MoreCorning is the leader in every category of low-loss optical fiber technology. Corning's fibers enable high-purity transmissions over long-haul networks at higher speeds and at a lower cost.
Corning is the leader in every category of low-loss optical fiber technology. Corning's fibers enable high-purity transmissions over long-haul networks at higher speeds and at a lower cost.
Innovation Matters
Innovation Matters
Learn MoreIn 1970, three Corning scientists developed the world's first low-loss optical fiber. Meet the founders, Drs. Robert Maurer, Donald Keck, and Peter Schultz, and learn more about the innovative process that brought low-loss optical fiber to life.
In 1970, three Corning scientists developed the world's first low-loss optical fiber. Meet the founders, Drs. Robert Maurer, Donald Keck, and Peter Schultz, and learn more about the innovative process that brought low-loss optical fiber to life.
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Our Story
Our Story
Corning’s life-changing discoveries ushered in a telecommunications revolution and continue to change the world. Learn more about our products, our history, and our focus on the future.
Corning’s life-changing discoveries ushered in a telecommunications revolution and continue to change the world. Learn more about our products, our history, and our focus on the future.
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The Fiber Advantage
The Fiber Advantage
Unmatched in both bandwidth potential and performance, optical fiber revolutionized the way in which we communicate. Learn more about the capabilities of optical fiber, and what that means for you.
Unmatched in both bandwidth potential and performance, optical fiber revolutionized the way in which we communicate. Learn more about the capabilities of optical fiber, and what that means for you.
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Innovation
Innovation
Corning invented low-loss optical fiber over 50 years ago. Since that time, we have continued to develop technologies and solutions that are transforming the industry, and the world. See how our history of innovation is shaping the future.
Corning invented low-loss optical fiber over 50 years ago. Since that time, we have continued to develop technologies and solutions that are transforming the industry, and the world. See how our history of innovation is shaping the future.
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Manufacturing Excellence
Manufacturing Excellence
Our proprietary manufacturing processes ensure every product we ship meets the most stringent performance and reliability standards. Find out more about our manufacturing processes, and how they set us apart.
Our proprietary manufacturing processes ensure every product we ship meets the most stringent performance and reliability standards. Find out more about our manufacturing processes, and how they set us apart.
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Quality
Quality
Our commitment to quality guides every aspect of our business. For our customers, it means anticipating your needs and having the resources to support you, any place and any time.
Our commitment to quality guides every aspect of our business. For our customers, it means anticipating your needs and having the resources to support you, any place and any time.
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Optical Fiber Products
Optical Fiber Products
Corning’s optical fiber products enable the voice, data, and video communications that are transforming our world. Get the details about our product offerings here.
Corning’s optical fiber products enable the voice, data, and video communications that are transforming our world. Get the details about our product offerings here.
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