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During his time at Corning Glass Works, he revolutionised the manufacturing process for fibre optic cables.<\/p>\n<p>Previously limited by speed and cost, Dr Mensah\u2019s innovations increased production speed to 20 meters per second by 1985, and further advancements followed. This breakthrough significantly reduced the cost of fiber optics, making them competitive with traditional copper cables.<\/p>\n<p>His contributions extended beyond speed; Dr Mensah\u2019s advancements in manufacturing processes also made fibre optic cables more affordable to produce, paving the way for their widespread adoption in modern communication systems.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Mensah\u2019s achievements were widely recognised. He received accolades from prestigious institutions including the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), the U.S. National Academy of Engineering (NAE), and Ghana\u2019s National Order of the Volta.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><em><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the link to join the Citi Newsroom channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU:\u00a0https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>No spams, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dr. Thomas Owusu Mensah, a Ghanaian-American chemical engineer who made significant contributions to the development of fiber optic technology, has died at the age of 74. He died on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, after a short illness at the Catholic Hope Exchange Hospital in Kumasi, Ghana. 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