Subscribe to fiber optics journals and magazines and take advantage of the perks Many publishers offer discounted pricing with subscriptions, in addition to other perks. Check to see if they offer free trial subscriptions or copies. You may even be able to cancel your subscription without payment or penalty if you are not absolutely satisfied.

I recommend:  Lightwave Magazine offers free subscriptions to qualified professionals. Laser Focus World produces its namesake magazine, in addition to BioOptics World and the Optoelectronics Report. All offer free subscriptions.

Take advantage of an online fiber optics magazine E-mags and web publications have evolved for the better, and there are many benefits to taking advantage of them. Not only are they readily available, the medium also allows publishers to compliment articles with multimedia resources. You may be required to sign up as a member, but that can be an added bonus. It might get you access to free sample copies, or access to journal archives.

I recommend:  Photonics.com features up-to-date news on optical, laser and fiber optics. It also offers an industry newsletter and online community. Optics Express is an online journal produced by the Optical Society of America. It features Focus Issues, a listing of industry articles for fiber optic professionals.

Join a professional association for access to magazines, journals, and articles on fiber optics If you own a business, you may consider becoming a member of an association for fiber optics professionals. As a member, you'll receive access to free publications, as well as other informational resources. If you sign up as a business, you can extend these services to your employees as well.

I recommend:  The Fiber Optic Association and the New England Fiberoptic Council are both industry associations that offer online publications. As a member, you'll get access to additional industry tools and resources.