--- title: M2 Optics Receives a 2023 Lightwave Innovation Award description:  M2 Optics Honored by 2023 Lightwave Innovations Reviews  image: https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/qEMIZiasa4e0hu8oTueUjxy5ZduUnowkGdG3Z2AKkETxfrVa710CiE9ICByT85KpUurjAspEGxIvYZHyIqSUi9Pm2NW7r28zx1Wp3aBb0eEnkCrJv9rwStWQJg2CUErzw9HqSu2KZ60JYngAdO58hvo --- - **Phone** [919-342-5619](tel:919-342-5619) - **Toll Free** [866-269-2902](tel:866-269-2902) - **Email** [sales@m2optics.com](mailto:sales@m2optics.com) [![footer-logo](https://www.m2optics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/M2_Optics_2021/footer-logo.png?width=166&height=58&name=footer-logo.png "footer-logo")](https://www.m2optics.com/) [![Request a Call](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/39436/fc7235a3-fa4d-4c7f-bc75-7336bfb927cc.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/39436/fc7235a3-fa4d-4c7f-bc75-7336bfb927cc) # M2 Optics Receives a 2023 Lightwave Innovation Award Posted by [Rebekah Julian](https://www.m2optics.com/press-releases/author/rebekah-julian) on Wed, Feb 8, 2023 @ 16:02 PM ![](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/45a0c2e2a684dc0e039929fe66983b84) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ##### [***![ M2 Optics Honored by 2023 Lightwave Innovations Reviews ](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/qEMIZiasa4e0hu8oTueUjxy5ZduUnowkGdG3Z2AKkETxfrVa710CiE9ICByT85KpUurjAspEGxIvYZHyIqSUi9Pm2NW7r28zx1Wp3aBb0eEnkCrJv9rwStWQJg2CUErzw9HqSu2KZ60JYngAdO58hvo)***](https://www.lightwaveonline.com/test/design-manufacturing/article/14289285/m2-optics-inc-fiber-lab-msp?utm_source=LW+Special+Topic&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CPS230207047&o_eid=3176E9784701D0X&rdx.ident[pull]=omeda|3176E9784701D0X&oly_enc_id=3176E9784701D0X) ##### *** M2 Optics Honored by 2023 Lightwave Innovations Reviews *** *Raleigh, North Carolina February 8th, 2023*– M2 Optics, a leading Raleigh-based manufacturer of customized fiber optic solutions for advanced communications testing and networking applications announced today that its Fiber Lab MSP was recognized among the industry’s best by the 2023 Lightwave Innovation Reviews. An esteemed and experienced panel of judges from the optical communications community recognized M2 Optics as a high-scoring honoree for the second year in a row. “On behalf of the Lightwave Innovation Reviews, I would like to congratulate M2 Optics on their high-scoring honoree status,” said Lightwave Editorial Director, Stephen Hardy. “This competitive program allows Lightwave to celebrate and recognize the most innovative products impacting the optical communications community this year.”  The Fiber Lab MSP is the industry's best tool for telecom training facilities and instructors needing to efficiently simulate multiple fiber optic events. This award-winning solution is a complete, portable fiber network simulator explicitly designed for training field technicians to use an OTDR, one of the most important test devices for troubleshooting and maintaining the optical fiber infrastructure. To accommodate virtually any scenario, every MSP is customized to the user’s exact training needs and includes integrated components like 1xN splitters, reflective connectors, and good/bad splices to deliver a real-world network experience in the classroom. [![Fiber Lab MSP](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/1UUpOCS4FMOCE3pzD05-TXdpwkRejASgOMsXkZdAo3SlH7lbJSuikIQeNvI5E1Z4e3Ew6JLVhtNMGbpxcfKkitewXy6uVFBOfh0oMG8MBxunN0C7hMI7qIM14Mp6yp1XAX8kYfDE9ZW1_bFluJOC6Vo)](https://www.m2optics.com/blog/fiber-lab-msp-the-trusted-solution-for-otdr-training) “With a growing global demand for technicians that are relied upon to maintain critical fiber optic communications networks, effective training is an essential first step for ensuring they have necessary skills and knowledge to perform the job effectively”, states Kevin Miller, Co-Founder and CEO of M2 Optics. “Leveraging M2’s optical fiber spooling and packaging expertise with advanced additive manufacturing capabilities, the customizable MSP serves as a highly effective tool for both the instructor and student, replicating fiber spans and events the technicians will experience upon entering the field.” Already being utilized by major telecom service providers, educational institutions, independent and FOA-approved fiber optic training entities, and leading test device manufacturers, the Fiber Lab MSP has quickly become the trusted solution for providing numerous benefits and immediate value for training and demonstration applications. To learn more about the Fiber Lab MSP, contact M2 Optics or an authorized local sales partner for additional information today. Through our integrated media portfolio, Lightwave delivers content focused on fiber optics and optoelectronics, the technologies that enable the growth, integration and improved performance of voice, data and video communications networks and services. Our experienced editorial team provides trusted technology, application and market insights to corporate executives, department heads, project managers, network engineers and technical managers at equipment suppliers, service providers and major end-user organizations. Our unique ability to inform our audience’s business-critical decisions is based in our 35+ year relationship with the entire optical community— technology vendors, communications carriers and major enterprises—and our recognition of the interplay among its members.  Founded in 2001 with HQ in Raleigh NC USA, M2 Optics designs and manufactures customized solutions for [fiber network and latency simulation](https://www.m2optics.com/solutions/optical-fibers-for-network-simulation-and-latency), [optical time delay](https://www.m2optics.com/solutions/optical-time-delays-and-delay-lines-for-fiber-optic-networks), and [training](https://www.m2optics.com/products/fiber-test-boxes/otdr-training) applications. M2 continues to make significant investments into additive manufacturing and product innovation which maximizes the value of your team's investment. Our customers include leading global telecom and web service providers, financial entities, government agencies, and universities around the world. 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