North Carolina's Research Triangle is known for solving mysteries, in particular technical ones. That's what happens when three tier-one research universities -- North Carolina State University (NCSU) ...

The inventors of an unconventional, ribbon-shaped optical fiber geometry say that it could be set to drive fiber-laser power output dramatically, while maintaining beam quality. Based at the Lawrence ...

PLANO, Texas, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global leader in real-time communications technology and IP optical networking solutions, today announced the ...

In my previous column (see “Editor's Picks,” at right), I discussed transverse flexural testing of a unidirectional composite as one method of evaluating the strength of the fiber/matrix interfacial ...

Carbon fiber reinforced polymer composites, or CFRPs, have excellent mechanical properties, such as high strength-to-weight ratios, high stiffness, and the potential to bear dynamic loading in service ...