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Military & Aerospace Electronics February 2005 Adrian Carter	New technology advances applications for high-power fiber lasers Since introduced by Nufern as a standard product in late 2002, LMA fibers have enabled a power-scaling revolution, and have produced near-diffraction-limited beam quality at powers approaching 1 kW and slope efficiencies of around 75 percent.
Military & Aerospace Electronics October 2004	Fiber lasers emerge as strong competitor for future laser weapons They may be applied to jet fighters, land vehicles, and perhaps even man-portable systems. And they even have the potential to edge-out other solid-state laser approaches such as slab lasers and free-electron lasers.
Military & Aerospace Electronics December 2005	European Company Optimizes Optical Fiber for High-Energy Amplification Liekki, a supplier of highly doped optical fibers in Finland, has developed an optical fiber for amplifying pulses from 1-micron lasers.
Military & Aerospace Electronics August 2005	Optoelectronics Briefs Lucent to tackle Army optical communications network... KVH wins order for TACNAV navigation systems... Nufern offers ytterbium-doped triple-clad fiber product line...
Technology Research News January 14, 2004	Fiber optics goes nano Researchers from Harvard University, Zhejiang University in China and Tohoku University in Japan have made glass optical fibers as thin as 50 nanometers that guide light without losing much of it.
Technology Research News August 11, 2004	Twisted fiber filters light Researchers have devised a way to control light inside optical fiber communications lines. The method could enable faster data transmission rates in fiber-optic lines and new twists on devices like lasers and sensors.
Technology Research News September 10, 2003 Kimberly Patch	Sponges grow sturdy optical fiber Primitive sea creatures from the murky depths are providing tips on how to improve one of the fundamental technologies of the information age -- optical fiber. Sea sponge spines act like fiber optics, but with some key advantages.
T.H.E. Journal October 2000	New Switch Protects Network Systems To protect against faulty fibers or network equipment, Pysical Optics Corp.'s new Fiber Optic Route Protection Switch provides automated switching between primary and secondary fibers to support a mission critical network system...
Technology Research News June 1, 2005	Lasers Built Into Fiber-Optics Researchers have crossed a gas-filled fiber optic laser with ordinary fiber optics to make a Raman laser and a frequency stabilizer -- devices that provide precise control of laser beams.
T.H.E. Journal November 2000	Optical Fiber Solutions for VCSEL Berk-Tek has enhanced the performance of its GIGAlite optical fiber solutions, when used with vertical cavity surface emitting lasers. GIGAlite optical fiber solutions are engineered for users who demand high-speed performance in their fiber optic-structured cabling systems...
CIO October 15, 2002 Bud Bates	The Fiber-Glut Myth There may be lots of glass under the streets -- but a lot may not really be enough.
Technology Research News November 17, 2004 Kimberly Patch	Fibers Mix Light and Electricity Scientists have demonstrated that it is possible to make some semiconductor devices in optical fiber form.
Technology Research News June 18, 2003	Practical nanotube fiber near Spider silk, a product of 400 million years of evolution, stops insects on the wing because it is five times tougher than steel. Scientists working with carbon nanotubes are looking to surpass the strength of spider line.
Prepared Foods April 1, 2005 Marcia A. Wade	Double-duty Dietary Fibers A new manufacturing process creates a wide range of food-grade fibers -- from low-absorbing to high water-binding types of fiber particles. The structure of the oat fiber is altered during the extraction process, allowing for better functionality.
Military & Aerospace Electronics November 2005	High-Power Laser Delivery Assemblies Fiberguide Industries Inc. is offering a line of high-power laser delivery assemblies using the company's custom-designed high-power SMA ("HP-SMA") connector.
Prepared Foods June 1, 2005 Leslie Skarra	Fixing Formulas with Fiber There are two main reasons why fiber is included in food formulations today: for a functional effect in a food system or for a human physiological effect. Product development approaches for these two goals are very different.
Technology Research News April 7, 2004	Fiber spun from nanotube smoke Researchers from the University of Cambridge in England have developed a relatively simple way to manufacture continuous fibers of carbon nanotubes.
Technology Research News March 10, 2004	Patterned fiber makes tiny scope Researchers from the University of Sydney in Australia have found a way to make an endoscope that's a dozen times smaller than today's 10-millimeter versions. The technology should make it possible to image areas that are inaccessible today.
The Motley Fool May 25, 2005 Dan Bloom	The Optical Fiber Glut Why is Corning still selling so much fiber? Investors, read on.
Food Processing March 2012 Mark Anthony	Understanding Soluble Fibers and Insoluble Fibers Food processors would be wise to decipher the subtle differences between soluble and insoluble fibers.
Military & Aerospace Electronics March 2005 Sansone & Emslie	Fiber sensing receives renewed interest History will remember optical-fiber technology as one of the truly great inventions of the 20th century: it is the driver behind the telecommunications revolution and the very backbone of the Internet, telephony, and Cable TV
Food Processing August 2008 Mark Anthony	The new view of fiber When we laud the benefits of fiber, we are really talking about different fibers, each with distinct characteristics.
The Motley Fool August 30, 2011 Neha Chamaria	Zoltek Seems to Lack Zing Carbon fiber maker Zoltek's losses widen as sales fall.
CIO May 15, 2003 John Edwards	Looking-Glass Fiber Don't look now, but a new low-loss optical fiber -- featuring a mirrored core -- can conduct an intense stream of laser light that would melt an ordinary fiber.
CIO October 1, 2002 John Edwards	It Reflects Well On You MIT researchers have created high-performance mirrors in the shape of hairlike flexible fibers that can be woven into cloth or incorporated into paper. The technology could one day reside in clothing with an embedded reflective code or in protective gear for emergency personnel.
Food Processing March 2013 Mark Anthony	Study Suggests High Dietary Fiber Related to Low Levels of Insulin Resistance in Women Consumers can add insulin resistance as an increasingly important concern along with obesity and type 2 diabetes; however, food processors can add fiber and resistant starch to help counter that concern.
IEEE Spectrum April 2011 Neil Savage	Diodes Built Inside Fiber More complex nanocircuits possible, say engineers.
Food Processing February 2007 Mike Pehanich	Adding fiber and whole grains to the plant Lots of formulations are adding fiber and whole grains to recipes. But don't let the R&D department damage your machinery!
IEEE Spectrum December 2007 Neil Savage	Slower Light for Faster Telecom Networks Promising research could yield better optical data storage.
Military & Aerospace Electronics October 2005 John McHale	Chasing the goal of an efficient battlefield laser U.S. DoD researchers aim to develop small lasers for use in tactical air missions. The engineering challenge has been taken up by contractors including Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin.
Military & Aerospace Electronics May 2006 John McHale	Future weapons: Solid-state lasers Industry and military scientists are moving forward in the quest to develop solid-state lasers for use as weapons by warfighters of the future.
Prepared Foods October 2007 Daniel Best	Article: Glossary: Dietary Fiber's State of Confusion A focus on the meaning of prebiotics, digestible and indigestible carbohydrates and crude, total, insoluble and soluble dietary fiber.
IEEE Spectrum August 2006 Alexander Hellemans	Engineering Warms To Frozen Light Separate groups in the U.S. and Europe say that they have built and successfully tested more compact, rugged, and efficient means of delaying light pulses. Their work may clear the way for applications in optical switching and quantum communications.
Food Processing April 2009 Kantha Shelke	Consumers Adding More Fiber to Food and Beverage Diets Packaged foods and beverages touting fiber showed double-digit growth in each of the past five years and netted $3.5 billion in 2008, a 15.5 percent increase over 2007.
Prepared Foods December 12, 2006 Mannie & Stier	The Suspense! Manufacturers have found beverages an effective means to deliver healthful ingredients -- with new methods of particle suspension and the addition of fibers.
PC Magazine May 4, 2005 Cade Metz	The Bright Side of Dark Fiber Optics With a bold IT staff and plenty of networking experience, Bank of America takes the dark-fiber plunge. Cutting the telecom out of the equation frees companies to make their own maintenance decisions, such as when to schedule outages.
Prepared Foods June 2, 2006 Marcia A. Wade	Fiber du Jour Fiber, in its many forms, is influential at abating and controlling a number of chronic diseases. Dietary guidelines do not differentiate between soluble fiber and insoluble fiber, but manufacturers will need to understand their benefits and disadvantages.
Real Estate Portfolio Nov/Dec 2003 Courtney Darby	Kensington Select Income Fund A profile of Kensington Select Income Fund. Fund co-manager Joel Beam shares his thoughts on market returns, favorite sectors, investment insights, and what sets his fund apart from other dedicated REIT funds.
Food Processing September 2011 Mark Anthony	The New Look of Fiber Fiber, as a natural dietary component, continues to garner attention, and as a versatile food additive it can enhance the attraction of almost any product.