The webinar was held live on June 16, 2025, and you can watch it now!
Smart solutions to common challenges in the fiber industry
Susanne Stengade from Alcadon has invited Kaj Kulstad from STL for a conversation about smart solutions to some of the challenges we often see in the field: installation speed and fiber density optimization.
Join the webinar to gain valuable insights into European fiber cable trends and find answers to your most important questions.
What’s in it for you?
- Get up to speed on the latest trends in fiber cables - and how they can transform the way you work, both today and in the future.
- Are you working with fiber installations? Then this webinar will give you valuable insights into how to increase installation speed and fiber density - without compromising on stability or safety.
This webinar is relevant for professionals working in:
- FTTx
- Data centers
- Installation
- Industry
…or anyone who simply wants to stay up to date with the latest developments in the fiber industry.
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How long? Approximately 40 minutes. Browse easily between the topics.
Who is STL? STL (formerly known as Sterlite) is a global manufacturer of advanced fiber cables used in FTTx, 5G, data centers and more. With a strong focus on innovation, quality, and sustainability, STL delivers solutions that support fast and reliable digital infrastructure across the world.
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Who is Alcadon? Since 1988, Alcadon has provided network solutions from leading brands to a wide range of markets. Belgium customers in FTTx, data centers, installation and industrial sectors benefit from a broad product portfolio - from cleaning tools to large-scale cable systems. Alcadon is one of the leading fiber cable suppliers in the European market!
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Webinar | Cable trends in Europe: How to boost installation speed and enhance fiber densification
Jump straight to the chapters that interest you:
00:00 Welcome
00:30 Introduction
00:39 About Susanne Stengade and Alcadon
02:05 Agenda
03:37 About Kaj Kulstad and the challenges he experiences in the field
04:39 Poll: What is your industry?
05:19 About STL
06:50 Celesta – IBR fibre cable for faster installation
15:23 Microcable – How to fit many fibres in a small diameter cable
21:59 What could be possible in the future?
23:51 Questions
24:08 Are there any disadvantages with an IBR fibre cable?
26:18 Are there any complications in splicing IBR to other cable types?
26:50 Do you see a potential risk to find qualified manpower to splice on this cable type?
28:13 Would there by any complications in connection with closures and entering the fibre into splice trees?
30:15 Once we start implementing 160 micron fibre; How is that future going to look like? Cladding?
32:20 Any problems in mismatch on fibre splicing between all of the fibres?
34:50 Are there any limits to the drum size STL can deliver IBR cables on?
36:15 In which segments can IBR be used?
38:51 Why is IBR not yet so much used in some European countries?
39:51 Sum up and thank you
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