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optic

[op-tik] / ˈɒp tɪk /


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Helming says he has fielded interest from companies that want to use his tunnel boring machine for power and fibre optic cables, or pipelines that could transport water, natural gas, or ammonia, for example.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

They also installed advanced sensors that can detect movement up to one-billionth of a meter by using fiber optic cables that can extend or compress if any ground deformation occurs.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

The two companies also will work to expand Corning’s training program for fiber optic technicians at Catawba Valley Community College.

From Barron's Jun. 8, 2026

In 1997, Gary Winnick’s Global Crossing invested a few hundred million dollars to lay fiber optic cable under the Atlantic.

From The Wall Street Journal May 31, 2026

Her optic nerve is transmitting those signals to her visual cortex.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon




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