Inspired by nature‘s example Since the dawn of mankind, nature has provided models to help explain complex phenomena and relationships. Observation of the principles of nature, and the pursuit of their underlying causes, form the basis of discovery and innovation.

A B E T T E R WAY T O C O M M U N I C AT E Light is one of the fundamental elements of nature. Without it, life as we know it would not be possible. Just as we rely on light for life itself, increasingly, we have come to rely on light as a vehicle for transmitting data and information.

DIAMOND – THE BENCHMARK FOR FIBER OPTIC CONNECTIONS Fiber optics enables the transmission of information over great distances without emissions or interference. Fiber optic data transmission is extremely efficient and very fast. Speed-of-light fast. This means a level of performance and traffic volume far beyond that which can be achieved with conventional copper wire systems. Precise connections are crucial for the performance and reliability of networks. In fiber optics, precision is paramount. Diamond has built a worldwide reputation as the leading manufacturer of fiber optic connectors by...

RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION UNDER ONE ROOF Since its founding in 1958, Diamond SA has remained an independent enterprise with headquarters in picturesque Losone, Switzerland. The company grew from modest beginnings, starting out as a machinist of ultra-hard materials and a manufacturer of industrial jewels, record player styluses, and other high precision components. The experience gained in these endeavors proved invaluable to the design, development and manufacture of high-precision fiber optic connectors, and the development of fiber cleaving, splicing and polishing technologies....

QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Q U A L I T Y I S N O T H A P P E N S TA N C E Quality is mandatory in fiber optics. In a transmission medium thinner than a human hair, where tolerances are measured in microns and nanometers, close enough is not good enough. Quality means delivering products that meet customer requirements, and establishing processes that operate at the highest efficiency. Diamond knows that a high standard of quality is mandatory. Our products and processes have been governed by a Quality Management System (QMS) complying with ISO 9001 since 1994. Diamond’s suppliers are also required...

WE CONNECT BUSINESSES, C O M M U N I T I E S , FA M I L I E S A N D F R I E N D S Information technology and communications have become more and more important within our economy and society. In the early days of fiber optics, when telecommunication companies were still experimenting with this revolutionary technology, Diamond was already meeting the needs of commerce. In 1979 Diamond developed its first connector for PTT in Switzerland (today’s Swisscom), already using a two component ferrule and a micromanipulator to centre the fiber core inside the connector. With this method a 0.5 dB Insertion...

P E O P L E C O N N E C T, T H A N K S T O W H AT W E D O F T Tx The tidal wave of information and communications technology that has swept the world over the past five decades has fundamentally changed the nature of our societies and our economies. Nowhere is that more apparent than in the field of broadcast communications. Today, huge and ever-increasing numbers of people enjoy access to broadband television and the Internet. The sheer volume of data transmitted every day exceeds the total number of words printed in all the books of all the libraries of the world! Fiber optic technology is...

S TAY I N G C O N N E C T E D U N D E R T H E M O S T D E M A N D I N G C O N D I T I O N S D E F E N S E / AV I O N I C S / A E R O S PA C E There are no environments more demanding and challenging than modern combat theaters, high altitude flight, or spaceflight. In each of these environments, the ability to rapidly generate and transmit data and information under harsh conditions is critical for maximum performance and success. Modern warships and warplanes rely on fiber optics to carry mission-critical data immune to electromagnetic interference. Commercial aircraft manufacturers place their...

THE CONNECTIONS WE MAKE KEEP UTILITIES, INDUSTRIES AND MEDICAL DEVICES RUNNING Energy plants, coal mines, offshore platforms, factories and refineries are examples of industrial sites in which Diamond’s harsh environment connectors are used. High temperature, humidity, salty water, vibrations are all challenges for Diamond’s harsh environment connectors. Moreover Fiber Optic technology is opening exciting new applications in the medical industry. MEDICAL Optical fiber is becoming used increasingly in diagnostic devices, surgical instrumentation and therapeutical applications. The requirements...

MEDICAL | HARSH ENVIRONMENT | CUSTOMIZED CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS Some applications just do not work with out-of-thebox solutions because of environmental, technical or performance demands. As an engineering-driven company, Diamond continues to invest heavily in research and development, and in talented scientists, engineers and designers, all focused on addressing unique customer requirements. Diamond’s resources include local and international experts, as well as in-house prototyping, testing and calibration facilities. Diamond works to meet and exceed the performance and reliability demands placed...

SERVICE / MAINTENANCE Hundreds of thousands of fiber optic networks are installed in almost every country around the world, including long distance and local area networks, banks, manufacturing facilities, commercial buildings, airports and even in private domestic dwellings. Millions of components are needed to run these fiber optic networks, active as well as passive, and with thousands of new networks being installed globally every month, millions of components are placed into service. Service, support and maintenance of these networks is mandatory to ensure the uninterrupted flow of petabytes...