Sumitomo Introduces Quantum V Groove Fusion Splicer with Industry First Advancements

Shenzhen, China, July 20, 2013 --(PR.com)-- According to relevant reports, the leader optical fiber and connectivity solutions provider, Sumitomo Electric Lightwave, yesterday announced the introduction of the Quantum Type-Q101-VS V-Groove Fusion Splicer, the third splicer launched in its Quantum Splicer product line. This V-Groove Fusion Splicer is the industry's only V-groove splicer with patented dual independent heat shrink ovens that eliminate the heat waiting time for streamlined, consecutive splicer, which makes the splicer one of the fastest V-Groove splicers that increases splicing efficiency by 70%.

"We are pleased to offer our customers the most technologically advanced v-groove splicer while making it one of the most affordable to own," comments Dwayne Holst, product manager for the Lightwave Network Products division at Sumitomo Electric Lightwave. "Our goal is to listen to our customers' valuable input and to design fusion splicers with our history of unwavering commitment to product and service reliability that ultimately offers our customers what they have asked for; the best and most advanced fusion splicing technology with 24/7 service and support. The consistent achievement of this goal is the foundation of the Quantum fusion splicer line's success."

The Quantum Type-Q101-CA Core Alignment fusion splicer incorporates several industry-only advanced features which make it one of the most competitively priced V-groove splicer on the market. First, it is the only V-Groove splicer with a fully functional touch-screen interface, making splicer functions navigation more intuitive, faster, and easier than traditional keypad interface. Besides, the Quantum VS incorporates both the touch-screen and keypad interfaces to offer technicians a preferred choice. The Quantum VS is also the industry's only V-Groove splicer with internal interface for 24/7 remote maintenance, a SD port for virtually unlimited data storage, and the capability of downloading and uploading work related splicing project data, training video, audio and software.

The new splicer is compatible with the Lynx2 CustomFit Splice-On Connectors for customized, on-site cable builds and terminations. Orders and shipping for the unit will be immediately available from Sumitomo and FiberStore.com, the main online shop for Sumitomo and Fujikura fusion splicers.

About Sumitomo Electric Lightwave and FiberStore
Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd, a global leader in the innovation, development, and manufacturing of products to advance the information and communications industry, while FiberStore is the a leader online OEM fiber optic network solutions provider including optical fiber cable, fiber transceiver, fusion splicer & accessories, field installable connectors and more connectivitysolutions. For more information, please call 86-755-83003611, email sales@fiberstore.com, or visit www.fiberstore.com