Specialty Splicing Services

Fiber Optic Splicing And Glass Processing Services

3SAE provides Specialty Splicing Services specifically tailored to your fusion splicing and glass processing requirements. Our expertise ranges from proof-of-concept to low-volume production, creating custom optical assemblies according to your unique specifications.

Our Specialty Splicing Services cater to a wide spectrum, from standard SM and PM fibers to intricate spliced fiber optic assemblies. These services include the manufacturing of fused fiber bundles, optical pump and signal combiners, mode field adapters, end cap splicing, ball lenses, tapered axicon lenses, fiber attenuators, and reduced-clad fusion splicing. With our proprietary and patented technologies, we can process optical fiber cladding diameters ranging from 50µm to over 2000µm.

Numerous companies have utilized 3SAE’s Specialty Splicing Services during the initial stages of development to leverage our years of experience and expertise in developing and manufacturing fiber optic preparation, fusion splicing, glass processing, and test equipment, all which are used to fabricate our client’s optical assemblies.

We assist in the development of optical components during the Alpha/Beta phases and facilitate the production of initial deliverables. As an equipment manufacturer and distributor, we simplify our clients’ shift to their manufacturing phase by offering the equipment, training, and comprehensive knowledge transfer utilized in the development and production of their specific components. This approach accelerates your product’s time to market, ensuring a smooth transition with equipment fully optimized for your specific products.

Whether for an R&D facility or pre-production R&D, 3SAE stands ready to meet your requirements. To begin, contact us for a comprehensive overview of our services and discover how we can assist you.

20um Silica Spliced to 25um Soft Glass End Cap

585um Ball Lens

660um to 10mm End Cap (1mm Tapered Input)

What We Do For Our Clients

Many of our specialty splicing service clients present design concepts that demand low-volume manufacturing, with some needing only single-digit production volumes. Given the early stages of these projects, they often cannot justify the initial costs of acquiring splicing or glass processing equipment.

In the initial phases of optical component development, 3SAE’s services are invaluable, offering unmatched flexibility.

When 3SAE completes your component build, you can leverage our knowledge and resources to transition to your in-house production phase. As the developer and manufacturer of the equipment used to build your components, you can purchase the exact equipment from 3SAE. This guarantees a seamless transition as we provide comprehensive training, support, and installation into your manufacturing floor or laboratory.

Tapered Axicon Lens

20um Taper Ball

300um Flash

We'll Give You Credits for 3SAE Equipment Purchases

When clients partner with 3SAE for optical assembly builds during early R&D stages, intending to purchase equipment later, there’s an added financial advantage. We offer credit for the service costs that can be applied to any 3SAE equipment purchase. This approach allows clients to pursue critical path development cost-effectively. Please reach out to us for complete details.