News & media coverage
Explore the latest news, multimedia and media coverage about the LUMIRing project. Here you’ll find the official updates highlighting our milestones, partnerships, and impact on the future of multicore fiber technology.
LUMIRing recognized at OFC 2026 as a global reference in multicore fiber technology
The LUMIRing test bed has been presented to the international scientific community at OFC 2026…
Multi-Core Fiber Optic Cable Installation Moves to Provisional Acceptance Stage
On November 27, 2025, an official inspection was carried out regarding the Installation of Multi-Core…
The ceremony of the Official Inauguration
The inauguration of the installation of the world’s largest multi-core fiber optic testbed in the…
Official Inauguration of the Multicore Fiber Optic Testbed to Take Place on November 3 at Iscte
The LUMIRing project will celebrate a key milestone with the official inauguration of the Lisbon…
Fiber optic cable installation begins in Lisbon Metro
The LUMIRing project has entered a new and decisive phase with the start of the…
Multicore fiber cable arrives in Portugal
The LUMIRing project has reached a significant new milestone with the arrival in Portugal of…
First stone launch!
The LUMIRing project has officially launched with a ceremonial “first stone” event, marking the beginning…
The kick-off meeting
The LUMIRing project has entered a new and decisive phase with the start of the…
Media coverage
Iscte transforms Lisbon Metro into a living laboratory for urban innovation
November 4, 2025
Official Inauguration of the Multicore Fiber Optic Testbed
November 3, 2025
Japanese state agency NICT joins Iscte in fiber optic test bank
October 14, 2025
Iscte installs largest fiber optic test bench in Lisbon
September 19, 2025
RTP Notícias 🇵🇹 | October 14, 2025
Chiral Photonics 🇺🇸 | October 09, 2025
Heraeus Covantics 🇩🇪 | October 06, 2025
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