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Nov. 1, 1995
n collaboration with Alcatel (Richardson, TX), GBC Materials Corp. (Latrobe, PA) has developed a glass bead to hermetically seal an Alcatel fiberoptic package, increasing device stability. . . . Telecast Fiber Systems Inc. (Worcester, MA) has signed an agreement with Astart? Fiber Networks Inc. (Boulder, CO) to market and provide user support for Astart??s single-mode fiberoptic photonic switches, trade-named Vortex. . . . Officials at the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (Huntsville, AL) signe

In collaboration with Alcatel (Richardson, TX), GBC Materials Corp. (Latrobe, PA) has developed a glass bead to hermetically seal an Alcatel fiberoptic package, increasing device stability. . . . Telecast Fiber Systems Inc. (Worcester, MA) has signed an agreement with Astart Fiber Networks Inc. (Boulder, CO) to market and provide user support for Astart's single-mode fiberoptic photonic switches, trade-named Vortex. . . . Officials at the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (Huntsville, AL) signed a Space Act Agreement with Dr. Jason H. Collins of the Collins Clinic (Slidell, LA) to design improved obstetrical forceps. Fiberoptic sensors embedded in the composite-material structure will monitor pressure applied during delivery to ensure infant safety.

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Kristin Lewotsky | Associate Editor (1994-1997)

Kristin Lewotsky was an associate editor for Laser Focus World from December 1994 through November 1997.

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