Stockholm, Sweden and Nashville, TN, April 23, 2003. Ericsson Network Technologies, AB., Stockholm, Sweden has officially appointed 3SAE Technologies, Inc., Nashville, TN as their authorized distributor in North America. In addition, 3SAE will be responsible for developing and supporting a new network of distribution channels for the U.S, Canada and Mexico.
Ericsson Network Technologies is a manufacturer of fiberoptic fusion splicing solutions including the New FSU 15 field fusion splicer that includes a fast on-board heat shrink oven. Ericsson's high-strength factory fusion splicer kits include fiber holders, thermo-mechanical strippers, ultrasonic cleaners, fiber recoaters and high precision fiber cleavers.
Ericsson fusion splicers use the patented Warm Splice Image Processing technique that gives an accurate splice loss estimation. 3SAE Technologies, Inc. will provide certified service, support, training, fiber-splice optimizations, spare parts and accessories for Ericsson's complete product line in the U.S, Canada and Mexico.
"We are thrilled to be partnering with Ericsson. Our "no touch" automated fiber stripping technique combined with Ericsson's proven splicing technologies will raise the bar of quality, strength and yield in world's photonics factories, said Steven A. Valle, 3SAE Technologies, Inc.
3SAE Technologies manufactures automated fiber preparation solutions including the AutoPrep that automates the strip, clean and cleave process. The 3SAE AutoStrip is the world's first commercially available non-mechanical, chemical free optical fiber mid-span window stripper.
For more information, visit www.3sae.com .
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