Gigacom will showcase its "Semi-automated Fiber Management & Test System" at the ISE Show from September 24-26. 
More details at www.iseexpo.com
 

Gigacom just released its SAODF4608. This brings further down the cost per line for automation.   Visit www.gigacom.be for more information

4Cube - partner in Singapore installed the first patch robots in a live network.
See LinkedIn Article
 

DE-CIX Puts additional robots into service in their Frankfurt datacenters.
Link to DE-CIX. 
 

Further cost reduction is possible through the use of embedded electronics and different motor driving mechanisms