Industries Applications Products Quote Events Contact Karriere About Resources Blog Get a Quote APPLICATIONS Applications With over 25 years of experience in fiber optics, we are committed to delivering high-quality services in every specialty. MONITORING PROTOTYPING CABLES FTTX MONITORING PROTOTYPING CABLES FTTX Applications For Monitoring Bridge & Tunnel Monitoring High Temperature Monitoring Perimeter Monitoring Intrusion Detection Monitoring Acoustic Monitoring Strain Monitoring Vibration Monitoring Bridge and Tunnel Monitoring Precise and efficient monitoring creates safer bridges and tunnels. The majority of vital infrastructure was built in the post-war era of the 1950s. Studies estimate that between 30% and 40% of all bridges in France, Germany, the UK, and the US desperately require substantial repairs. Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) based on fiber optic sensing (FOS) is our solution. LEARN MORE High Temperature Monitoring Fiber optic sensing succeeds where all other sensors fail. In heavy industry, power plants, and oil refineries, intensive operations and processes with temperatures exceeding 500°C are commonplace. Our high-temperature monitoring performs in the most challenging environments. LEARN MORE Perimeter Monitoring Our fiber optic security system offers ultimate protection. Perimeter monitoring with fiber optic sensing is a powerful surveillance tool. Its impressive track record is quickly making it the global industry standard for security systems. LEARN MORE Intrusion Detection Monitoring Increase security one step further with fiber optics. In many circumstances, monitoring the perimeter is not enough, and the focus shifts to preventing the possibility of someone crossing one. Power plants, airports, and international borders are all examples that require intrusion detection monitoring. The most efficient system of perimeter and intrusion detection depends entirely on fiber optics. LEARN MORE Acoustic Monitoring Fiber optic sensing solves issues before they become problems. We can monitor the vibrational frequencies of a fiber optic sensing cable, therefore creating the possibility of turning an entire FOS cable into a sensor spanning up to 50km. A system like this provides real-time measurements by taking advantage of the FOS low attenuation and nearly complete immunity from electromagnetic interference. LEARN MORE Strain Monitoring Measure the forces that apply stress to your structure. The Fiber Bragg Grating is a new unique technology that creates a sensor within the core of the standard optical fiber, detecting changes in the fiber’s temperature and strain. As a result, fiber optic sensing is one of the best solutions for long-term structural health monitoring and predictive maintenance measurements. LEARN MORE Vibration Monitoring Pinpoint the exact source of a vibration. Distributed acoustic sense monitoring turns fiber optic sensing cables spanning tens of kilometers into delicate vibration sensors. When vibration occurs on the cable, a microscopic strain occurs at its core. The pressure causes the cable’s molecules to vibrate in equal frequency, which creates a phase distortion of the Reylight Backscatter. By analyzing the distortion signal, the monitoring system provides accurate real-time data about the exact location and magnitude of the vibration. LEARN MORE Applications For Prototyping Research & Development Research & Development We pioneer innovation and improvement in every area of fiber optics. At NBG, we never stop developing innovative solutions. We continuously challenge the status quo when working alongside our customers. In our HQ in Gmünd, Austria, we operate a research and development department specializing in testing and implementing new technologies and solutions. Tell us about your fiber optic challenge! LEARN MORE Applications For Cables Harsh Environment Cable Testing OPGW / Ground Wire Aerial / Hanging Optical Fiber Manufacturing Submarine / Under Water Buried Industrial Semi-Finished Products Harsh Environment We create practically indestructible cables that thrive anywhere. Harsh Environmental cables function at the optimum level in hazardous settings. A regular cable would succumb to high temperature and pressure, but the resistant sheath of the Harsh Environmental cable protects the optical elements within. LEARN MORE Cable Testing We put everything we make through strict quality control. NBG’s in-house quality and testing facility in Gmünd, Austria, is where we conduct our rigorous testing process before sending products to our clients. Every individual cable must meet its specifications and performance indicators. Maintaining our client’s confidence in our performance is crucial to our ongoing success. LEARN MORE OPGW / Ground Wire Solid protection against the corrosive forces of nature. An Optical Ground Wire (OPGW), or simply a Ground Wire, is an optical fiber composite often used in electric power lines. An OPGW is installed for grounding purposes and will protect power lines against lightning strikes. The inner optical layer serves as insulation for the GW itself, as well as for telecommunications purposes. LEARN MORE Aerial / Hanging We connect people through traditional and intercity infrastructure. Aerial cables are common in optical communication. They are mounted on poles and installed alongside existing low and medium voltage lines and urban infrastructure. Extreme weather conditions and theft are considerations that enter our design process, and we ensure that we minimize the chances of both. LEARN MORE Optical Fiber Manufacturing We create European quality preforms. NBG has a successful track record of 25 years, and we produce 5.2 million fiber optical kilometers of European quality preforms every year. We’re proud of our tradition and expertise in manufacturing fiber optic products, but we will never rest on our laurels. We’re known for our custom solutions, and we work with innovation at the center of everything we do. LEARN MORE Submarine / Underwater The sea provides the most challenging setting. The corrosive effects of saltwater, water pressure, and turbulence contribute to the sea pushing our equipment to its limits. It’s one of the harshest environments known to man, but our optical fiber stands up to the intense demands of the setting and performs. LEARN MORE Buried Out of sight, but certainly not out of mind. A variety of applications require underground installations of optical fiber cables. Some of the most prominent are: Perimeter or intrusion monitoring Telecommunications Leakage detection in oil and gas pipelines Structural health monitoring LEARN MORE Industrial Our cables protect equipment and increase efficiency. Fiber optic cables are becoming more and more prevalent in modern industrial environments. The absence of electromagnetic interference and the high bandwidth makes them perfect for the role. When it comes to monitoring, fiber optic sensing provides inexpensive and reliable data about the condition of existing equipment, consequently protecting the lives of every person who engages with it. LEARN MORE Semi-Finished Products Integrate NBG’s innovative products into your project. We specialize in creating custom solutions, and one method of assisting our clients is to complete only certain parts of the process. We could, for example, partially manufacture a product like Fiber in Metal Tubes (FIMT) for a client to integrate them into a larger, independent project. VIEW MORE Applications For FTTx FTTx Instalations FTTx Planning FTTx Installations We support fiber installations with our on-field expertise. NBG offers a wide range of support for FTTh/FTTx installations, regardless of the project’s unique demands. We also specialize in fiber optic sensing installations, as well as educational workshops in installation techniques. LEARN MORE FTTx Planning NBG has the expertise to plan your FTTx network. NBG has strong expertise in planning and installing FTTx networks, with a value chain of active and passive components. Contact us to see how you can profit from our decades of experience in your next project. LEARN MORE Thomas Kozlowski Fiber Optics Solution Specialist. “Challenge me with your project” How can we support your project? Benefit from over 25 years of expertise in fiber optics. 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