OFS Expands Global Manufacturing Capabilities to Meet the Demand for AI Driven Ultra-high Core Fiber Optic C.ables

OFS, a leading innovator in fiber optic solutions, is pleased to announce that it is expanding its global manufacturing capabilities to better serve the ultra large scale market, driven by the growing demand for ultra-high core count (UHFC) fiber optic cables. This strategic initiative highlights OFS’s commitment to supporting the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and other data intensive applications that require strong, high-capacity connectivity.

Since 2017, OFS has been a trusted partner in the ultra large scale market, providing excellent value through reliable and scalable fiber optic solutions. These fiber optic solutions include a comprehensive product portfolio that includes high-density small fiber optic cable solutions with 12 to 6912 fibers, optimized for outdoor (OSP) and indoor (ISP) applications with a rollable ribbon design. These products are ideal choices for interconnecting large-scale data centers and navigating congested city shared pipeline systems, where the demand for high core count is crucial. In addition, low core versions of these optical cables are increasingly being used for Middle mile, FTTH distribution, and mobile networks.

Eric Whitham, Senior Director of Global Fiber Optic Cable and Fiber Product Line Management at OFS, said, “OFS’s expansion in global manufacturing capabilities is consistent with our long-term strategy to support the growing hyperscale and telecommunications industries. Our continued investment in innovation and manufacturing excellence helps ensure that we can meet the ever-changing needs of the industry, provide high-quality, reliable fiber optic solutions, and support next-generation AI driven applications. We are also prepared to meet the continued expansion needs of traditional Middle mile, FTTH, and mobile networks.”

OFS produces rollable ribbon cables in the United States and provides products that comply with the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements for Broadband Fair Access and Deployment (BEAD), Middle Mile Grant (MMG), and other projects. OFS’s global manufacturing base has achieved on-time delivery services, enhancing the company’s ability to meet the dynamic needs of domestic and international market customers.