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Global Active Fibers Market 2026 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2032

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1 Market Overview

  • 1.1 Product Overview and Scope
  • 1.2 Market Estimation Caveats and Base Year
  • 1.3 Market Analysis by Type
    • 1.3.1 Overview: Global Active Fibers Consumption Value by Type: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
    • 1.3.2 Ytterbium-doped Fiber
    • 1.3.3 Erbium-doped Fiber
    • 1.3.4 Erbium/Ytterbium Co-doped Fiber
    • 1.3.5 Other
  • 1.4 Market Analysis by Fiber Structure
    • 1.4.1 Overview: Global Active Fibers Consumption Value by Fiber Structure: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
    • 1.4.2 Single-clad Active Fiber
    • 1.4.3 Double-clad Active Fiber
    • 1.4.4 Other
  • 1.5 Market Analysis by Polarization Characteristics
    • 1.5.1 Overview: Global Active Fibers Consumption Value by Polarization Characteristics: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
    • 1.5.2 Non-Polarization-Maintaining
    • 1.5.3 Polarization-Maintaining
  • 1.6 Market Analysis by Application
    • 1.6.1 Overview: Global Active Fibers Consumption Value by Application: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
    • 1.6.2 Industrial Lasers
    • 1.6.3 Optical Communication Amplification
    • 1.6.4 Measurement and Sensing
    • 1.6.5 Defense and Military
    • 1.6.6 Other
  • 1.7 Global Active Fibers Market Size & Forecast
    • 1.7.1 Global Active Fibers Consumption Value (2021 & 2025 & 2032)
    • 1.7.2 Global Active Fibers Sales Quantity (2021-2032)
    • 1.7.3 Global Active Fibers Average Price (2021-2032)

2 Manufacturers Profiles

  • 2.1 Coherent
    • 2.1.1 Coherent Details
    • 2.1.2 Coherent Major Business
    • 2.1.3 Coherent Active Fibers Product and Services
    • 2.1.4 Coherent Active Fibers Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.1.5 Coherent Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.2 Exail
    • 2.2.1 Exail Details
    • 2.2.2 Exail Major Business
    • 2.2.3 Exail Active Fibers Product and Services
    • 2.2.4 Exail Active Fibers Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.2.5 Exail Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.3 Coractive
    • 2.3.1 Coractive Details
    • 2.3.2 Coractive Major Business
    • 2.3.3 Coractive Active Fibers Product and Services
    • 2.3.4 Coractive Active Fibers Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.3.5 Coractive Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.4 nLIGHT
    • 2.4.1 nLIGHT Details
    • 2.4.2 nLIGHT Major Business
    • 2.4.3 nLIGHT Active Fibers Product and Services
    • 2.4.4 nLIGHT Active Fibers Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.4.5 nLIGHT Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.5 Lightera
    • 2.5.1 Lightera Details
    • 2.5.2 Lightera Major Business
    • 2.5.3 Lightera Active Fibers Product and Services
    • 2.5.4 Lightera Active Fibers Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.5.5 Lightera Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.6 Fibercore
    • 2.6.1 Fibercore Details
    • 2.6.2 Fibercore Major Business
    • 2.6.3 Fibercore Active Fibers Product and Services
    • 2.6.4 Fibercore Active Fibers Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.6.5 Fibercore Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.7 NKT Photonics
    • 2.7.1 NKT Photonics Details
    • 2.7.2 NKT Photonics Major Business
    • 2.7.3 NKT Photonics Active Fibers Product and Services
    • 2.7.4 NKT Photonics Active Fibers Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.7.5 NKT Photonics Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.8 Le Verre Fluoré
    • 2.8.1 Le Verre Fluoré Details
    • 2.8.2 Le Verre Fluoré Major Business
    • 2.8.3 Le Verre Fluoré Active Fibers Product and Services
    • 2.8.4 Le Verre Fluoré Active Fibers Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.8.5 Le Verre Fluoré Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.9 3W Photonics
    • 2.9.1 3W Photonics Details
    • 2.9.2 3W Photonics Major Business
    • 2.9.3 3W Photonics Active Fibers Product and Services
    • 2.9.4 3W Photonics Active Fibers Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.9.5 3W Photonics Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.10 INO
    • 2.10.1 INO Details
    • 2.10.2 INO Major Business
    • 2.10.3 INO Active Fibers Product and Services
    • 2.10.4 INO Active Fibers Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.10.5 INO Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.11 AFL
    • 2.11.1 AFL Details
    • 2.11.2 AFL Major Business
    • 2.11.3 AFL Active Fibers Product and Services
    • 2.11.4 AFL Active Fibers Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.11.5 AFL Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.12 YOFC
    • 2.12.1 YOFC Details
    • 2.12.2 YOFC Major Business
    • 2.12.3 YOFC Active Fibers Product and Services
    • 2.12.4 YOFC Active Fibers Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.12.5 YOFC Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.13 Wuhan Changjin Photonics Technology
    • 2.13.1 Wuhan Changjin Photonics Technology Details
    • 2.13.2 Wuhan Changjin Photonics Technology Major Business
    • 2.13.3 Wuhan Changjin Photonics Technology Active Fibers Product and Services
    • 2.13.4 Wuhan Changjin Photonics Technology Active Fibers Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.13.5 Wuhan Changjin Photonics Technology Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.14 Hengtong Group
    • 2.14.1 Hengtong Group Details
    • 2.14.2 Hengtong Group Major Business
    • 2.14.3 Hengtong Group Active Fibers Product and Services
    • 2.14.4 Hengtong Group Active Fibers Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.14.5 Hengtong Group Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.15 Juxin Photonics Technology
    • 2.15.1 Juxin Photonics Technology Details
    • 2.15.2 Juxin Photonics Technology Major Business
    • 2.15.3 Juxin Photonics Technology Active Fibers Product and Services
    • 2.15.4 Juxin Photonics Technology Active Fibers Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.15.5 Juxin Photonics Technology Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.16 Wuhan Ruixin Specialty Fiber
    • 2.16.1 Wuhan Ruixin Specialty Fiber Details
    • 2.16.2 Wuhan Ruixin Specialty Fiber Major Business
    • 2.16.3 Wuhan Ruixin Specialty Fiber Active Fibers Product and Services
    • 2.16.4 Wuhan Ruixin Specialty Fiber Active Fibers Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.16.5 Wuhan Ruixin Specialty Fiber Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.17 Jiangsu Fasten Optoelectronics
    • 2.17.1 Jiangsu Fasten Optoelectronics Details
    • 2.17.2 Jiangsu Fasten Optoelectronics Major Business
    • 2.17.3 Jiangsu Fasten Optoelectronics Active Fibers Product and Services
    • 2.17.4 Jiangsu Fasten Optoelectronics Active Fibers Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.17.5 Jiangsu Fasten Optoelectronics Recent Developments/Updates

3 Competitive Environment: Active Fibers by Manufacturer

  • 3.1 Global Active Fibers Sales Quantity by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
  • 3.2 Global Active Fibers Revenue by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
  • 3.3 Global Active Fibers Average Price by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
  • 3.4 Market Share Analysis (2025)
    • 3.4.1 Producer Shipments of Active Fibers by Manufacturer Revenue ($MM) and Market Share (%): 2025
    • 3.4.2 Top 3 Active Fibers Manufacturer Market Share in 2025
    • 3.4.3 Top 6 Active Fibers Manufacturer Market Share in 2025
  • 3.5 Active Fibers Market: Overall Company Footprint Analysis
    • 3.5.1 Active Fibers Market: Region Footprint
    • 3.5.2 Active Fibers Market: Company Product Type Footprint
    • 3.5.3 Active Fibers Market: Company Product Application Footprint
  • 3.6 New Market Entrants and Barriers to Market Entry
  • 3.7 Mergers, Acquisition, Agreements, and Collaborations

4 Consumption Analysis by Region

  • 4.1 Global Active Fibers Market Size by Region
    • 4.1.1 Global Active Fibers Sales Quantity by Region (2021-2032)
    • 4.1.2 Global Active Fibers Consumption Value by Region (2021-2032)
    • 4.1.3 Global Active Fibers Average Price by Region (2021-2032)
  • 4.2 North America Active Fibers Consumption Value (2021-2032)
  • 4.3 Europe Active Fibers Consumption Value (2021-2032)
  • 4.4 Asia-Pacific Active Fibers Consumption Value (2021-2032)
  • 4.5 South America Active Fibers Consumption Value (2021-2032)
  • 4.6 Middle East & Africa Active Fibers Consumption Value (2021-2032)

5 Market Segment by Type

  • 5.1 Global Active Fibers Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
  • 5.2 Global Active Fibers Consumption Value by Type (2021-2032)
  • 5.3 Global Active Fibers Average Price by Type (2021-2032)

6 Market Segment by Application

  • 6.1 Global Active Fibers Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
  • 6.2 Global Active Fibers Consumption Value by Application (2021-2032)
  • 6.3 Global Active Fibers Average Price by Application (2021-2032)

7 North America

  • 7.1 North America Active Fibers Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
  • 7.2 North America Active Fibers Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
  • 7.3 North America Active Fibers Market Size by Country
    • 7.3.1 North America Active Fibers Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
    • 7.3.2 North America Active Fibers Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
    • 7.3.3 United States Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 7.3.4 Canada Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 7.3.5 Mexico Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

8 Europe

  • 8.1 Europe Active Fibers Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
  • 8.2 Europe Active Fibers Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
  • 8.3 Europe Active Fibers Market Size by Country
    • 8.3.1 Europe Active Fibers Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.2 Europe Active Fibers Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.3 Germany Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.4 France Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.5 United Kingdom Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.6 Russia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.7 Italy Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

9 Asia-Pacific

  • 9.1 Asia-Pacific Active Fibers Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
  • 9.2 Asia-Pacific Active Fibers Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
  • 9.3 Asia-Pacific Active Fibers Market Size by Region
    • 9.3.1 Asia-Pacific Active Fibers Sales Quantity by Region (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.2 Asia-Pacific Active Fibers Consumption Value by Region (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.3 China Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.4 Japan Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.5 South Korea Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.6 India Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.7 Southeast Asia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.8 Australia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

10 South America

  • 10.1 South America Active Fibers Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
  • 10.2 South America Active Fibers Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
  • 10.3 South America Active Fibers Market Size by Country
    • 10.3.1 South America Active Fibers Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
    • 10.3.2 South America Active Fibers Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
    • 10.3.3 Brazil Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 10.3.4 Argentina Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

11 Middle East & Africa

  • 11.1 Middle East & Africa Active Fibers Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
  • 11.2 Middle East & Africa Active Fibers Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
  • 11.3 Middle East & Africa Active Fibers Market Size by Country
    • 11.3.1 Middle East & Africa Active Fibers Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
    • 11.3.2 Middle East & Africa Active Fibers Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
    • 11.3.3 Turkey Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 11.3.4 Egypt Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 11.3.5 Saudi Arabia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 11.3.6 South Africa Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

12 Market Dynamics

  • 12.1 Active Fibers Market Drivers
  • 12.2 Active Fibers Market Restraints
  • 12.3 Active Fibers Trends Analysis
  • 12.4 Porters Five Forces Analysis
    • 12.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 12.4.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 12.4.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 12.4.4 Threat of Substitutes
    • 12.4.5 Competitive Rivalry

13 Raw Material and Industry Chain

  • 13.1 Raw Material of Active Fibers and Key Manufacturers
  • 13.2 Manufacturing Costs Percentage of Active Fibers
  • 13.3 Active Fibers Production Process
  • 13.4 Industry Value Chain Analysis

14 Shipments by Distribution Channel

  • 14.1 Sales Channel
    • 14.1.1 Direct to End-User
    • 14.1.2 Distributors
  • 14.2 Active Fibers Typical Distributors
  • 14.3 Active Fibers Typical Customers

15 Research Findings and Conclusion

    16 Appendix

    • 16.1 Methodology
    • 16.2 Research Process and Data Source

    According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Active Fibers market size was valued at US$ 1318 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 2133 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 7.0% during review period.
    Active Fibers refer to specialty gain fibers whose cores are doped with rare-earth ions and other active dopants to provide optical gain under external pumping. Major technology routes include ytterbium-doped, erbium-doped, erbium/ytterbium co-doped, thulium- or holmium-doped fibers, delivered across single-clad and double-/multi-clad designs, various core sizes and numerical apertures, polarization-maintaining (PM) and non-PM variants, and large-mode-area (LMA) or tailored mode-field structures to meet system needs for CW, pulsed, and ultrafast fiber lasers, as well as fiber amplifiers used in telecom and sensing. Upstream inputs mainly comprise high-purity synthetic silica and preform fabrication platforms (MCVD/OVD/VAD with solution-doping chemistries), high-purity rare-earth oxides or salts (Yb, Er, Tm, Ho, etc.), co-dopants and index modifiers such as Al, P, and F, ultra-low-OH and low-metal-impurity control systems, UV acrylate or polyimide coatings, and fiber-drawing towers with in-line geometry, attenuation, and concentricity monitoring. Downstream customers primarily include industrial fiber-laser OEMs and pulsed/ultrafast laser integrators, telecom and data-center fiber amplifier and module suppliers, and equipment makers and core component vendors serving semiconductors, new energy, aerospace, and precision manufacturing. On an ex-works basis and measured by effective shipped length, global active-fiber nameplate capacity in 2025 is about 390 million meters, with actual sales of about 311 million meters, implying a blended average ex-works price of approximately USD 4.12 per meter; driven by product mix (share of PM and high-end LMA fibers, and the split between telecom amplification and industrial lasers), manufacturing yield and batch-consistency requirements, lifetime and reliability specifications, qualification cycles, and customer bargaining power, industry gross margins typically fall within the 40%–70% range.
    The active fiber market is increasingly shaped by mid- to high-end applications, with a demand structure that continues to upgrade. Industrial lasers, optical amplification for communications, and research applications are developing in parallel, reducing reliance on any single end market and creating a more resilient demand profile. Downstream customers place growing emphasis on long-term supply reliability, batch-to-batch consistency, and system compatibility, shifting procurement decisions away from price-centric criteria toward a more comprehensive evaluation of technical capability, quality management, and service responsiveness. As a result, suppliers with strong materials expertise and process know-how are better positioned to secure high-value segments, and market differentiation is becoming more pronounced. Looking ahead, active fibers are expected to evolve toward higher power handling, improved efficiency, and greater reliability. In industrial manufacturing, the pursuit of higher throughput and consistent processing quality is driving continued optimization of high-power and large-mode-area solutions. In communications and data-center applications, efficiency, stability, and long-term operational performance are increasingly critical, encouraging upgrades toward lower loss, tighter consistency, and enhanced traceability. Meanwhile, pulsed and ultrafast applications impose stricter requirements on phase stability, polarization control, and nonlinear management, accelerating refinement in fiber design and manufacturing processes and increasing the share of customized solutions. Key growth drivers stem from the expansion of downstream application scenarios and the deepening of underlying technologies. Advanced manufacturing, new energy, semiconductors, and aerospace are becoming more dependent on high-performance laser processing and precision measurement, providing a durable demand base for active fibers. In parallel, ongoing optimization of capacity, stability, and energy efficiency in communications and sensing systems reinforces reliance on high-quality gain fibers. Intensifying competition among system manufacturers further encourages differentiation through core components, strengthening the strategic importance of active fibers within the value chain. Constraints on market development are mainly associated with high technical barriers, lengthy qualification cycles, and cost pressures. Manufacturing active fibers requires stringent control over raw material purity, process stability, and quality assurance, making it difficult for new entrants to gain acceptance without sustained investment and time. Downstream high-end applications typically adopt cautious validation and adoption processes, moderating the pace of volume ramp-up. Additionally, fluctuations in raw material, energy, and compliance costs challenge suppliers to balance performance leadership with cost control. Overall, the market favors a steady development path centered on technological depth, consistent quality, and long-term partnerships rather than rapid, scale-driven expansion.
    This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Active Fibers market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
    Key Features:
    Global Active Fibers market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Meter), and average selling prices (US$/Meter), 2021-2032
    Global Active Fibers market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Meter), and average selling prices (US$/Meter), 2021-2032
    Global Active Fibers market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Meter), and average selling prices (US$/Meter), 2021-2032
    Global Active Fibers market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K Meter), and ASP (US$/Meter), 2021-2026
    The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
    To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
    To assess the growth potential for Active Fibers
    To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
    To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
    This report profiles key players in the global Active Fibers market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Coherent, Exail, Coractive, nLIGHT, Lightera, Fibercore, NKT Photonics, Le Verre Fluoré, 3W Photonics, INO, etc.
    This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
    Market Segmentation
    Active Fibers market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
    Market segment by Type
    Ytterbium-doped Fiber
    Erbium-doped Fiber
    Erbium/Ytterbium Co-doped Fiber
    Other
    Market segment by Fiber Structure
    Single-clad Active Fiber
    Double-clad Active Fiber
    Other
    Market segment by Polarization Characteristics
    Non-Polarization-Maintaining
    Polarization-Maintaining
    Market segment by Application
    Industrial Lasers
    Optical Communication Amplification
    Measurement and Sensing
    Defense and Military
    Other
    Major players covered
    Coherent
    Exail
    Coractive
    nLIGHT
    Lightera
    Fibercore
    NKT Photonics
    Le Verre Fluoré
    3W Photonics
    INO
    AFL
    YOFC
    Wuhan Changjin Photonics Technology
    Hengtong Group
    Juxin Photonics Technology
    Wuhan Ruixin Specialty Fiber
    Jiangsu Fasten Optoelectronics
    Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
    North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
    Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
    Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
    South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
    Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
    The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
    Chapter 1, to describe Active Fibers product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
    Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Active Fibers, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Active Fibers from 2021 to 2026.
    Chapter 3, the Active Fibers competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
    Chapter 4, the Active Fibers breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
    Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
    Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Active Fibers market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
    Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
    Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Active Fibers.
    Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Active Fibers sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.

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