OLD LYME, Conn. -- Sysmelec SA (Gals, Switzerland) has concluded an agreement with Nextrom Technologies in the field of Fiber Termination and Attachment. With this agreement Nextrom acquires Sysmelec’s activities and expertise in the automation of fiber optic processing, handling and attachment. Nextrom Photonics SA will combine Nextrom’s well-established competencies in optical fiber processing and handling with the newly acquired competencies in high precision automated assembly, offering unprecedented opportunities to customers. Nextrom Photonics and Sysmelec will share the same facilities in Gals. In the field of high precision die and flip-chip bonding, Sysmelec will continue to offer and develop its range of solutions. These include the well-proven SMA and SMB fully automated assembly equipment, which are among the most accurate systems in the world, featuring high throughput and consistency. Together, Sysmelec and Nextrom Photonics offer the full range of automation needs for the fiberoptic and optoelectronic industry. The solutions to customers include complete lines, integrating both high precision bonding and fiber processing equipment.Sysmelec, Inc.Nextrom Services SA