Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to methods for processing ferrules of fiber optic connectors such that the amount of cleaving and/or polishing that is required is eliminated or at least reduced. An apparatus and method of dispensing adhesive through a front end face of a fiber optic ferrule are provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to methods for processing ferrules of fiber optic connectors such that the amount of cleaving and/or polishing that is required is eliminated or at least reduced. An apparatus and method of dispensing adhesive through a front end face of a fiber optic ferrule are provided.

Abstract: Automation of soldering work may be difficult, in part because present systems may be configured to dispense solder in a uniform preset amount. Provided are systems and methods in which soldering products (such as soldering paste and soldering wire) are dispensed adjustably. An example method includes receiving, by a computing device, a first weight reading of a part container prior to dispensing of solder product and a second weight reading of the part container after the solder product is dispensed. The computing device may determine an amount of dispensed solder product based comparing the first weight reading with the second weight reading, and may determine whether the amount of dispensed solder product falls within an accepted range. If not, a second length of time of different length may be generated for use in a future dispensing of the solder product.