Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) today introduced its latest
innovation to help telecommunications network operators meet
exploding demand for bandwidth: 5G-ready terminals and connectors
that are miniaturized to accommodate more fiber connections in
smaller spaces.
Corning’s Evolv™ Hardened Connectivity Solutions with Pushlok™
Technology are designed to simplify fiber deployment for all types
of communications networks. As connectivity requirements continue
to grow – with video streaming, remote work, e-commerce and related
applications – network operators must deploy more fiber in
space-constrained environments. That need will accelerate with 5G
deployments.
Corning engineers designed Evolv HC Solutions to meet those
needs: Pushlok hardened connectors are half the size of existing
offerings, connecting to terminals that are up to four times
smaller. The smaller size allows operators to lower their costs,
speed their deployments, and stay ahead of demands for high-speed
connectivity.
“With the Evolv HC Solutions and Pushlok Technology, Corning is
working with our customers to reduce barriers in deploying 5G-ready
networks,” said Bob Whitman, vice president of market development,
Carrier Networks, Corning Optical Communications. “More and more
often, installers must deploy fiber in tight spaces not originally
designed for today’s density of connections – and all types of
network operators are looking to deploy more quickly and
economically. That’s why they’ll find our miniaturized solutions so
valuable, wherever they need to go.”
Among the benefits of the Evolv HC Solutions for network
operators:
Versatility and cost savings: The compact,
easy-to-install terminals can be deployed in the ground, on a pole
or facade, or on a strand. Operators can save up to $500 per
terminal location by shrinking handhole and pedestal size, reusing
existing infrastructure, reducing pole-attachment fees and
streamlining permitting.
Aesthetics: Operators can deploy terminals for
any type of fiber-to-the-premises network with minimal visual
impact, which can speed approval time by local and municipal
governments.
Ease of installation: Pushlok Technology
enables simple one-handed drop installation, with tactile and
audible feedback. Lightweight Evolv terminals streamline aerial and
facade routing and improve utilization of congested conduits and
handholes. The ease of installation and optimized field handling
reflect Corning’s knowledge and experience gained from passing 55
million homes worldwide with its hardened connectivity
solutions.
“These optical solutions are a prime example of Corning’s
innovation portfolio in action,” Whitman said. “We’re leveraging
our unparalleled expertise in optical physics and precision forming
to co-innovate with our customers to solve their toughest
technology problems – creating another competitive advantage that
will help Corning deliver for customers and outperform the passive
optical market over time.”
Look for more industry-leading innovations as Corning adds to
the Evolv product portfolio. Learn more about Evolv HC Solutions,
see a video and sign up to receive exclusive updates on new
products at our product information page.
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About Corning Incorporated
Corning (www.corning.com) is one of the world's leading
innovators in materials science, with a 169-year track record of
life-changing inventions. Corning applies its unparalleled
expertise in glass science, ceramic science, and optical physics
along with its deep manufacturing and engineering capabilities to
develop category-defining products that transform industries and
enhance people's lives. Corning succeeds through sustained
investment in RD&E, a unique combination of material and
process innovation, and deep, trust-based relationships with
customers who are global leaders in their industries. Corning's
capabilities are versatile and synergistic, which allows the
company to evolve to meet changing market needs, while also helping
our customers capture new opportunities in dynamic industries.
Today, Corning's markets include mobile consumer electronics,
optical communications, automotive technologies, life sciences
technologies, and display technologies.
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