FCM’s custom optics and cable lab designed and coded DACs and AOCs that provided dual compatibility on a single cable. By coding each end to each specific manufacturer’s needs, we were able to bridge the gap seamlessly and save our customer considerable time and money. Additionally, using our rugged test bench, we were able to test on each manufacturer’s equipment for compatibility before the product made it out to the customer’s site, saving them time and headaches. The cables arrived at the end user site and the different branded switches identified them immediately. They simply worked, and sometimes, that’s all that’s needed to win the day

FCM devised a color-coded and organized labeling scheme that met the network engineer’s requirements for large strings of text in a small amount of space. By re-designing our wrap around labels, and choosing industrial fonts for legibility and space considerations, we kept the cable footprint tight while maintaining legibility. We proposed a new label that worked within a space of 2cm, which included rack/port numbers as well as other information. Once the concept was prototyped and approved, we were able to quickly label each individual cable assembly, packaging them in strategic bundles that would be easy to unbox and install in a specific order. This took all the guesswork out of the installation, and saved the engineers on the ground an incredible amount of effort, ensuring a smooth and frictionless deployment. We eliminated human error and manual labeling at the job site while maintaining an elegant and legible cable profile. As a result, we became the go-to cable supplier for these types of challenging projects for them moving forward

FCM’s fast build-to-order process enables our team to accurately create custom cable assemblies (down to the millimeter), and immediately pass along build specs to production. That allows us to gain a critical advantage when it comes to lead times so our customers can succeed within their project deadlines. We pride ourselves in knowing that many a time, we’ve rushed to expedite and saved our clients in the 11th hour, when critical materials were needed most.