ISIS Canada Research Network (Intelligent Sensing for Innovative Structures) was established in 1995 to provide civil engineers with smarter ways to build, repair and monitor structures using high-strength, non-corroding, fibre reinforced polymers (FRPs) and fibre optic sensors (FOSs). It was created by the federal Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) program and encompasses 14 universities, 30 Project Leaders (principal researchers), 275 researchers, 190 associated organizations, and 45 multidisciplinary demonstration projects. The Administration Centre headquarters for ISIS Canada is at the University of Manitoba.

Contact:

Dr. Aftab Mufti, President
ISIS Canada Reseach Network
A250 Agricultural & Civil Engineering Building
96 Dafoe Road
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2N2
Ph: 204.474.8506
Fax: 204.474.7519
Email: muftia@cc.umanitoba.ca
Website: www.isiscanada.com

MacDonnell Group is a Canadian company specializing in the field of structural engineering with special focus on the application of Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) and innovative technologies in bridge engineering. Our team provides services which include planning, designing, managing, training, and turnkey solutions in SHM. MacDonnell experience includes design, installation and operation of monitoring systems for bridges and other civil engineering structures. Signature projects include structural health monitoring of the structures for Halifax Metro Center and the Halifax Port Authority’s Fairview Cove Terminal. MacDonnell is a certified solution provider for North America for SMARTEC SA Lugano, Switzerland.

Contact:

Dr. Vidya Limaye, Vice President Engineering and Innovation
MacDonnell Group Consulting Limited
1505 Barrington Street, Suite 1100
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3K5

Phone: 902.425.3980 ext. 236
Cell: 902.441.6250
Email: vlimaye@macdonnellgroup.com
Website: www.mgnet.ca

Micron Optics, Inc. is a leading provider of tunable optical technologies.  It offers a comprehensive portfolio of components and instruments for Sensing, Biotech and Telecom markets.  Founded as a developer of tunable optical technologies, MOI is recognized as a world leader in fiber optic tunable filters with best-in-class optical performance, reliability and value. Built upon its solid technology foundation, Micron Optics products span from simple tunable components to fast swept laser modules to fast and accurate optical instrumentation and sensor solutions.

Contact:

Tom Graver - Director-Optical Sensing Group
Micron Optics, Inc.
1852 Century Pl., NE
Atlanta, GA  30345

ph: 404/325-0005 x267
fax: 404/325-4082
e-mail:  sensesales@micronoptics.com
http://www.micronoptics.com

Founded in 1985, OZ Optics Limited designs, manufactures and markets fiber optic components for existing and next-generation optical networks and systems based on proprietary technology, trade secrets and patents. The OZ Optics product line enables customers to develop optical networking systems that transmit data reliably at increasing data rates. OZ Optics also designs and manufactures handheld test and measurement equipment for the fiber optic market. We have recently commenced the delivery of innovative optical sensors that can prevent the loss of  millions of dollars, for a broad range of applications. The Company’s state-of-the-art design capabilities enable us to rapidly deliver a broad range of high-quality products to meet customer specifications and requirements. OZ Optics is ISO 9001:2000 certified.

Contact:

Mr. Omur Sezerman
Ph: 613-831-0981
Fx:613-836-5089
omur@ozoptics.com
www.ozoptics.com

MISTRAS Group Inc. provides complete NDT inspection and testing services as well as customized Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) solutions for partners in academic, government and industry including oil & gas, petrochemical, nuclear, fossil fuel, aerospace and civil infrastructure applications.  Physical Acoustics Corporation (PAC), a subsidiary of MISTRAS, designs, develops and manufactures Acoustic Emission (AE) and Automated Ultrasonics instruments and software and Acoustic Emission Sensors (ISO-9001 certified).  Our latest products include remote acoustic emission online monitoring systems that can combine an array of sensor inputs and hand held instrumentation for both acoustic emission and ultrasonics.

Contact:

Physical Acoustics Corporation
195 Clarksville Road
Princeton Junction, NJ  08550

Phone: 609-716-4000
Fax:  609-716-0706
Email: sales@pacndt.com
Website:  www.pacndt.com

Robert Langan, Vice President Sales & Marketing
Richard Gostautus, Infrastructure Group Leader
Carlton Gonsalves, AE Inside Sales Manager

SMARTEC SA , a company of the Roctest Group,  is a leading developer, manufacturer and distributor of measurement and structural health monitoring systems which set standards for innovation, quality, ease of use and durability.
We support and train our customers in the design, installation and use of monitoring systems, as well as in data management and analysis .
Our product range consists of sensors (fiber optic, GPS and conventional), data acquisition systems and software for data management and analysis.
Our domains of expertise cover civil & geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, oil&gas industry and energy distribution.

Contact:

SMARTEC SA
Via Pobiette 11
6928 Manno Switzerland

Tel: +41 91 610 1800
Fax: +41 91 610 1801
Homepage: www.smartec.ch , www.roctest.com

email: smartec@smartec.ch
walder@smartec.ch (Europe and Asia)
jean.archambault@roctest.com (Canada)
richard.hardman@roctest.com (USA West)
james.sabin@roctest.com (USA East)

VCE is an independent, high tech oriented consulting firm with its head office in Austria. The company operates in three principal lines of business:

1. Transportation sector (bridges, tunnels, highways, railways)
2. Building and industrial sector (general design, detailed design, project management, technological expertise, etc.)
3. Research & Development sector (national and international R&D projects, structural health monitoring, feasibility studies, etc.)

VCE has major operations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and East Asia. To date over 3.500 contracts have been successfully completed in 65 countries world-wide with larger, more exciting projects underway. The key personnel at VCE consists of experts in may highly specialized fields with long experience records.

Contact:

Helmut Wenzel, wenzel@vce.at
Peter Furtner, furtner@vce.at
VCE-Holding GmbH
Hadikgasse 60
AUSTRIA, 1140-Vienna
Phone: +43 1 8975339
Fax: +43 1 8938671
www.vce.at

Founded in 1955 and fuelled by customers that recognize Wardrop as a valued player in their respective industries, the company has enjoyed tremendous growth both in terms of capability and geographic presence.  Wardrop has annual revenues of $100M, 14 offices across North America, and 1,000 employees that work collaboratively to execute projects on a global scale.  To date, the company has successfully completed projects in over 50 countries. 

Wardrop provides integrated multi-disciplined engineering services for clients in the Energy, Infrastructure, and the Mining & Minerals markets throughout the world. The company has been named to the list of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for the seventh time. 

Wardrop Engineering Inc.
400-386 Broadway
Winnipeg, MB  R3C 4M8
Canada
Tel: 204.956.0980
Fax: 204.988.0546
Email: winnipeg@wardrop.com
Website: www.wardrop.com

Len Hoey, C.Tech, MBA
Vice President, Infrastructure
Wardrop Engineering Inc.
400-386 Broadway
Winnipeg, MB  R3C 4M8
Canada
Tel: 204.988.0539
Fax: 204.957.5389

Rick Haldane-Wilsone, P.Eng.
Principal and Manager, Bridges and Structures
Wardrop Engineering Inc.
400-386 Broadway
Winnipeg, MB  R3C 4M8
Canada
Tel: 204.988.0521
Fax: 204.957.5389