Lightera to Highlight Advances in Optical Fiber Technology for Medical Applications at COMPAMED 2026
Avon, Connecticut, November 9, 2026 – Lightera, a global provider of optical fiber and connectivity solutions, will highlight the expanding role of optical fiber technology in medical device innovation at COMPAMED 2026, taking place November 16–19 in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Charles Golub Lightera’s Medical Market Manager will present “Illuminating Innovation: The Growing Role of Fiber Optics in Medical Technology” on Wednesday, November 18, at 2:05 p.m., during the Europe Meets North America – Connecting High-Tech for Medical Devices session organized by the IVAM Microtechnology Network.
Enabling Innovation in Medical Technology
As medical devices continue to evolve, optical fiber gives product designers and engineers a unique way to add functionality without increasing the size or complexity of the device. That opens up new possibilities for integrating imaging, sensing, and therapeutic capabilities into smaller devices and ultimately new therapeutic areas.
”Advances in medical procedures continue to drive demand for smaller, more sophisticated components. Optical fibers are enabling advances in minimally invasive procedures, diagnostics, and treatment. Specialty optical fibers offer medical device developers unique advantages, including the ability to transmit light and optical signals through compact, flexible structures. These capabilities support applications ranging from high-resolution imaging and sensing to precise delivery of laser energy for therapeutic procedures. This talk will focus on emerging technologies in fiber optics that can help drive innovation of next generation devices.
The presentation is part of the COMPAMED HIGH-TECH FORUM, bringing together providers, medical device manufacturers to explore emerging technologies and opportunities for innovation.