From hyperscale data centers and advanced fiber technologies to next-generation cable design and network architectures, STL is bringing 8 technical research papers to IWCS 2026.
Join us as our researchers explore some of the engineering questions shaping the next generation of connectivity.
For over three decades, STL has been transforming the science of optical communication into high-performance network solutions.
With expertise spanning advanced glass preforms, optical fiber, optical cables, connectivity and network solutions, we work across the optical value chain to help build resilient, high-performance digital infrastructure for telecom, hyperscale and enterprise networks.
It is this depth of optical and cable engineering that continues to drive our research into what networks will need next.
High-density interconnect cable design
Lightweight aerial designs and fire-performance optimisation
| IWCS 2026 – Session Details | Abstract No. | Date & Time | Presenter | |
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| POSTER SESSION |
Monday, November 2, 4:00–6:00 PM |
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| 1 | A Numerical Framework for Optimizing The Bending Stiffness of Optical Fiber Sensing Cables via Internal Friction Modeling; | 1006_1496_000067 | Sandeep Gaikwad | |
| 2 | Optical Fiber Bobbin Strength Optimization to Minimize the Flexural Behavior During Handling Operations | 1006_1496_000068 | Sandeep Gaikwad | |
| SESSION 6: FIBER CABLE DESIGN – PART 1 Chairperson: Wayne Kachmar, Technical Horsepower Consulting LLC |
Wednesday, November 4, 8:30–11:50 AM |
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| 3 | High Fiber Density Interconnect Plenum Cables for Hyperscale Datacenters | 1006_1496_000096 |
Mohammad Shahid Khan |
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| SESSION 10: FIBER CABLE DESIGN – PART 2 Chairperson: Bülent Kose, Panduit Corp. |
Wednesday, November 4, 12:00–3:20 PM |
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| 4 | Next Gen Light Weight Flat Drop OFC Cable for Aerial Applications; | 1006_1496_000098 | Darshana Joshi | |
| 5 | Fire Rating Optimization for Interconnect Optical Fiber Cables; | 1006_1496_000099 | Darshana Joshi | |
| 6 | Non-Linear Model for Predicting Tensile Strain in Higher Fiber Count IBR Uni-Tube Cable Designs; | 1006_1496_000094 | Sandeep Gaikwad | |
| SESSION 12: COPPER SINGLE PAIR ETHERNET Chairperson: Trent Hayes, CommScope |
Wednesday, November 4, 12:00–2:05 PM |
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| 7 | Navigating the Complexities of Outdoor Ethernet Cabling: Evaluating SPE and Long-Reach Solutions to Optimize Network Efficiency; | 1006_1496_000090 |
Mohammad Shahid Khan |
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| SESSION 10: FIBER CABLE DESIGN – PART 2 Chairperson: Bülent Kose, Panduit Corp. |
Wednesday, November 4, 12:00–3:20 PM |
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| 8 | Design and Performance of a Composite Unitube MCF and SCF Armored Cable | 1006_1496_000097 | Darshana Joshi | |
