optical
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Corning agreed to add capacity to its optical cable manufacturing facility in Hickory, N.C., and made Meta its “anchor customer” there.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
The analysts, in a preview of the hardware and networking sector, wrote they were taking a more cautious view on optical companies heading into earnings.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
Interest in optical connectivity has grown amid the AI-infrastructure buildout, as it is seen as a faster, more energy-efficient solution compared with traditional copper-based wires.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
The acquisition expands Credo’s portfolio with SiPho circuits, aiming for $500 million in optical division revenue by fiscal 2027.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
A young mule skinner named Milton Humason helped to transport mechanical and optical equipment, scientists, engineers and dignitaries up the mountain.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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Vocabulary lists containing optical
Common Senses: Op, Ops, Opt ("Sight")
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