Corning Incorporated announced that Corning(R) MetroCorTM optical fibre was selected for the esteemed R&D Magazine 2001 “R&D 100 Award.”
The award was presented at a ceremony at the Chicago Museum of…
Corning Incorporated announced that Corning(R) MetroCorTM optical fibre was selected for the esteemed R&D Magazine 2001 “R&D 100 Award.” The award was presented at a ceremony at the Chicago Museum of Science & Industry in Chicago, Illinois, US. The award recognizes the 100 most technologically significant new products of the year. This is the second award Corning has been presented on behalf of MetroCor fibre in 2001. R&D Magazine“s award committee selected MetroCor fibre based on its innovative design that allows network providers long-term, cost-effective solutions for the unique demands of high-speed metro ring networks. Award recipients were judged on their ability to bring new conveniences, increase well-being, and revolutionize the way we live. Corning continues to extend its industry leadership by securing technological awards for optical fibre products. In 1999, Corning(R) LEAF(R) fibre was awarded the “R&D 100 Award.” Curt Weinstein, director, Metro Fiber, Corning, commented, “We are very pleased to have MetroCor fibre acknowledged as one of the most technologically significant new products of the year. We truly believe that MetroCor fibre“s leading-edge technology has opened the door to addressing metropolitan bottleneck issues by offering network providers distinct capabilities and economic advantages. We are confident that MetroCor fibre will continue to prove itself as one of the most technologically advanced products available.” MetroCor fibre meets the telecommunications industry“s needs by enabling metropolitan networks to carry high-density data traffic while reducing complexity and network costs.