YOFC showcases its ambition at world fibre conference

At the 2024 World Optical Fibre & Cable Conference, held in Shanghai on Oct 10, Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Limited Company (YOFC), based in the Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone (Optics Valley of China, or OVC), showcased its leadership in optical technology.

YOFC, renowned for its extensive R&D work and manufacturing of optical fibre preforms, cables, and data communications products, has been a principal partner of this event for many years. 

Zhuang Dan, executive director and president of YOFC, attended the conference and delivered a keynote speech titled "Accelerating the Construction of New Optical Networks in the AI Era and Building a New Chapter of Intelligent Future." He also engaged in a roundtable discussion with senior executives from international giants such as Europe-based Prysmian and US-based Corning, exploring key industry topics in the AI era and discussing the sector's future.

Zhuang Dan delivers a speech at the conference. [Photo provided to chinaopticsvalley.com]

Zhuang discussed how AI is driving a global scientific and technological revolution, ushering society into a new era of intelligence. This transition is characterized by a dramatic surge in data traffic and increased computational needs, placing greater demands on the infrastructures supported by fibre optic networks. Concurrently, with the advancement of AI technology and the rapid evolution of fibre and cable technology, new fibre products are being developed and introduced to the market. These innovations are designed to enhance network infrastructures and proactively shape an intelligent future.

Amidst these technological shifts, YOFC has capitalized on AI innovation opportunities. The company recently unveiled its i-Fibre series, which stands out for its ultra-large capacity, minimal loss, and low latency, combined with integrated sensing, communications capabilities, and environmentally friendly features. Through this initiative, YOFC aims to provide the robust infrastructure support necessary for building an intelligent future.

As Zhuang indicated, YOFC will stay true to its mission of continuously innovating and developing more advanced, reliable, and premium products and solutions. In collaboration with industry peers, the company seeks to accelerate the construction of next-generation fibre networks in the AI era, collectively envisioning a grand blueprint for an intelligent future.