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This section provides an overview for fiber optical switches as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 10 fiber optical switches manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked fiber optical switches companies as of January, 2026: 1.Zhongshan Meisu Technology Co.,Ltd., 2.Brimrose Corp, 3.Fibertronics, Inc..
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Fiber Optical Switches are devices that automatically perform the physical connection and switching of optical cables within an optical communication network.
They are primarily used in communication infrastructure facilities such as FTTH (Fiber To The Home), typically within wiring cabinets in central offices.Traditionally, these connection tasks were performed manually on-site by telecom operators’ technicians, including inserting and removing optical fiber connectors and changing physical connections.Fiber Optical Switches automate these operations using robotic arms or precision mechanical mechanisms.
In general, the term “optical switches” refers broadly to devices that switch optical signal paths using optical components. In contrast, “Fiber Optical Switches” in industrial and infrastructure applications are specifically defined as devices that physically rewire optical fiber connections. By enabling remote activation and deactivation of optical lines, Fiber Optical Switches reduce operational errors and shorten construction and service activation periods.
Fiber Optical Switches are used in the following applications:
In FTTH services, Fiber Optical Switches are used to automate line connection work associated with new subscriptions and service cancellations. Fiber distribution switching robots installed in telecommunications providers’ central offices physically connect each customer’s fiber to the appropriate communication equipment. This eliminates the need for technicians to visit the site, significantly shortening the time from application to service activation and reducing construction congestion during peak demand periods.
In fiber optic network maintenance, Fiber Optical Switches are used as part of line testing systems. Test signals from an optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR) are sequentially switched and injected into multiple subscriber lines using a single tester. This enables efficient inspection of a large number of lines. In addition, during network failures, automatic route switching supports rapid fault isolation and restoration activities.
Fiber Optical Switches are employed to secure bypass routes in preparation for communication failures or disasters affecting critical facilities and core networks. When a break or signal degradation is detected on the primary transmission path, the device physically switches the connection to a backup fiber. Many models can mechanically maintain the switched connection state even during power outages, ensuring communication continuity in emergency situations.
In data centers and verification laboratories of communication equipment manufacturers, Fiber Optical Switches are used to remotely change physical wiring between servers and network devices. In test environments that require frequent configuration changes, they reduce manual rewiring effort and enable more efficient and repeatable test operations.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Best In Class Fiber Optic Components/Modules/Systems, Custom-Engineered, Cost-Effective Solutions with Optional U.S. Manufacturing. We make best-in-class optic/electro-optic products based on over 25 years of intensive R&D and rigorous engineering. We strive to provide premium product solutions with unmatched value. Our product offerings are vertical, from components, modules, and turn-key systems for sensing, security, data storage, communication, instrumentation, medical, environmental, undersea, defense, and space applications. We deliver high quality with a warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. We are an ISO-certified and ITAR-registered U.S. corporation. Agiltron® is a registered trademark of Optowares Corporation.
Agiltron Inc., founded in 2001 and headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, is a manufacturer and developer of premium optical and photonic components and systems for communications, sensing, and instrumentation. The company is an ISO 9001 certified optical systems producer with a team of scientists and engineers, and well-equipped modern facilities. It serves markets with both standard products and customer-driven special product development. Its products are based on optical, micromechanical, and electro-optic systems, in combination with its competencies in manufacturing, imaging systems, and infrared photonics.
Newport is a division of MKS Instruments, Inc. that was incorporated in 1961 and headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts. The company is a manufacturing company that serves the specialty industrial, advanced electronics, and semiconductor industries. The company markets its products through Spectra-Physics, MKS Instruments, Richardson Grating, and other brands. Their product categories include motion, optomechanics, optics, and vacuum instruments. Product categories include lasers, MKS vacuum & gas solutions, laser diode controls, and tables & isolation systems.
Zhongshan Meisu Technology Co., Ltd was founded in 2014 and is based in Guang Dong, China, and is a manufacturer of fiber array sub-assembly systems for various industrial applications. The company provides 2D & linear fiber arrays, PM fiber components, HT fiber devices, fiber optical switches, and, special fiber components as well as offers silicon photonics devices, optical communication systems, multicore fiber solutions, optical transceivers, and, lensed fiber products for optical communication, biological &chemical sensing, data transmission, signal processing, and laser imaging arenas.
AMS Technologies AG is a German manufacturer of thermal management, photonics, and power technology products that was originally founded in 1982 as AMS Technologies GmbH before rebranding in 2007. Based in Munich, Bavaria, the company produces power technology systems such as resistors and capacitors, as well as optical components including spectrometers and fiber optics. It also offers thermal management solutions, such as vapor compression and liquid cooling systems for electronics or thermoelectrics. AMS Technologies operates internationally, with sales offices in France, Italy, Spain, and the UK. The company primarily serves clients in renewable energy, avionics, and nanotechnology R&D.
Ranking as of January 2026
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zhongshan Meisu Technology Co.,Ltd. |
22.2%
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| 2 | Brimrose Corp |
11.1%
|
| 3 | Fibertronics, Inc. |
11.1%
|
| 4 | Guilin GLsun Science and Tech Group Co.,LTD. |
11.1%
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| 5 | AMS Technologies AG |
11.1%
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| 6 | Agiltron Inc. |
11.1%
|
| 7 | Thorlabs Inc. |
11.1%
|
| 8 | Newport Corporation |
11.1%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the fiber optical switches page as of January 2026. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
|
3 | 42.9% |
|
China
|
2 | 28.6% |
| USA | 1 | 14.3% |
|
Germany
|
1 | 14.3% |
