Fiber Focus

First-time Fiber Focus guest Javier Oñate is an applications engineer with Sumitomo Electric Lightwave who’s passionate about bridging the gap between complex technical solutions and real-world applications. In this episode, he explains why the success of an air-blown fiber installation is decided before fiber bundles even arrive on-site.

Javier comes to the table with recommendations for network operators to set themselves up for ABF success. His suggestions include keeping runs as straight and level as possible, easing into gentle, sweeping curves instead of sharp bends, placing access points where people can actually reach them, and "walking the path" with the drawing in hand before blowing in fibers. 

Tune in to the conversation to learn more and stay to the end for a preview of what's next in blowing equipment. We will have a live demonstration of FutureFLEX® Air-Blown Fiber® in Booth 901 at BICSI Beyond 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada, from August 30 to September 2.
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Episode Links 
FutureFLEX® Air-Blown Fiber®: https://sumitomoelectriclightwave.com/product-category/futureflex-air-blown-fiber-solutions
BICSI Beyond 2026: www.bicsi.org/conferences-and-events/bicsi-events/conference-and-exhibitions
Javier on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/javieronate22
Meredyth on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/meredythneilly
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What is Fiber Focus?

Fiber Focus is the podcast from Sumitomo Electric Lightwave that explores the technology, tools, and techniques behind modern fiber optic networks. From product innovations to practical insights for data center and on-prem environments, each episode helps industry professionals stay connected to what matters most.