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Monitoring 3D shape has been Measurand’s core purpose since it was founded in 1993. Starting with patented fibre optic bend and twist sensors, Measurand became a leader in the motion-capture industry, working in film and animation. In 2006, Measurand released the first ShapeArray, signalling the move from measuring the human body to measuring the earth. Now, Measurand has grown to over 70 employees and is a leader in developing and manufacturing instrumentation for geotechnical deformation monitoring.

Measurand is proud to be part of Terra Insights, the industry’s first end-to-end unified platform that provides trusted geotechnical, structural and geospatial monitoring technology and data delivery solutions.

Terra Insights is powered by four industry-leading brands that possess deep technical expertise and global experience—Measurand, RST Instruments, 3vGeomatics, and Syscom Instruments.

MANUFACTURING YOUR SOLUTION

Short lead times
Measurand understands that geotechnical monitoring requirements can change with a moment’s notice. Measurand’s high-capacity manufacturing capabilities mean we’re ready if your site needs deformation monitoring sooner than later.

On-time delivery
On-time delivery is one of Measurand’s most important key performance indicators (KPIs). Clients can trust their ShapeArray order to arrive on site when they expect it.

High capacity, high quality
Measurand is never satisfied with the status quo. Ongoing capacity, efficiency, and safety projects mean Measurand continues to build our industry-leading instrumentation better, faster, and safer. All ShapeArray instruments and products are manufactured in our ISO 9001:2015 certified facility that sees an average of over 4500 ShapeArray segments passing through our quality assurance systems monthly.

1993 1994 1995 1999 2001 - 10 2002 2004 2005 - 08 2006 2007 2011 2014 2017
  • 1993

    The Beginning

    Measurand is established in Fredericton, New Brunswick
  • 1994

    Bend sensor development

    Measurand develops and patents fiber optic bend and position sensors for the medical and automotive sectors

    U.S. Patent 5,321,257

  • 1995

    Canadian Space Agency

    Receives funding from the CSA to develop sensor technology that ultimately leads to invention of ShapeTape

    U.S. Patent 5,633,494

  • 1999

    Patent on fiber optic sensor

    Measurand receives patent for "Fiber Optic Bending and Positioning Sensor" issued June 29, 1999

    Canadian Patent 2,073,162

  • 2001

    ShapeTape & ShapeHand debut

    Measurand designs and develops innovative motion capture technology

    U.S. Patent 6,127,672, 6,563,107

  • 2002

    Measurand Attends the ICPMG

    First contact with the geotechnical sector at the International Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics (ICPMG)
  • 2004

    ShapeArray

    Design patent application sent about a new product designed to meet the specific needs of the geotechnical industry

    U.S. Patent 6,127,672, 6,563,107

  • 2005-08

    ShapeWrap

    Measurand debuts ShapeWrap motion capture technology for the film and animation industry

    U.S. Patent 7,296,363

  • 2006

    Malibu installation

    ShapeAccelArray installed for ground monitoring for the first time​ in Malibu, CA

    Canadian Patent 2,472,421

  • 2007

    ShapeMRI

    Suite of instrumentation developed for motion capture within Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machines

    U.S. Patent 7,296,363

  • 2011

    SAAScan launched

    Built for rapid deployment and repeated use

    Canadian Patent 2,472,421

  • 2014

    SAAX launched

    Purpose-built for heavy-duty horizontal installation

    Canadian application 2,815,199 & 2,815,195

  • 2017

    SAAV launched

    The only geotechnical instrument with a patented cyclical installation method

    Cyclical Sensor Array, Canadian application 2,815,199 & 2,911,175

VALUES AND CULTURE

QUALITY PRODUCTS

We design and manufacture the highest quality products to advance safety and knowledge within the industry.

OUR PEOPLE

We invest in our staff so they achieve their potential.

Success

We share a common goal dedicated to the success of the product and the company.

Community

We create a workplace community that promotes equality and inclusion.

Solution

We help our clients find the best solution even though it might not be our solution.

Freedom and Trust

We give each other freedom and trust each other to work hard and be accountable.

Learning

We never stop learning and never stop teaching one another.

Laugh

We are dedicated but always find time to laugh.

Family

We look after each other.

Careers

As a company that works quickly to set the world-standard in geotechnical instrumentation, Measurand looks for employees that can grow and develop along with us. Measurand offers an environment to people who are confident, adaptable, and focused on building lasting relationships with our customers and each other. We offer a place where we can achieve together.

1993 1994 1995 1999 2001 - 10 2002 2004 2005 - 08 2006 2007 2011 2014 2017
  • 1993

    The Beginning

    Measurand is established in Fredericton, New Brunswick
  • 1994

    Bend sensor development

    Measurand develops and patents fiber optic bend and position sensors for the medical and automotive sectors

    U.S. Patent 5,321,257

  • 1995

    Canadian Space Agency

    Receives funding from the CSA to develop sensor technology that ultimately leads to invention of ShapeTape

    U.S. Patent 5,633,494

  • 1999

    Patent on fiber optic sensor

    Measurand receives patent for "Fiber Optic Bending and Positioning Sensor" issued June 29, 1999

    Canadian Patent 2,073,162

  • 2001

    ShapeTape & ShapeHand debut

    Measurand designs and develops innovative motion capture technology

    U.S. Patent 6,127,672, 6,563,107

  • 2002

    Measurand Attends the ICPMG

    First contact with the geotechnical sector at the International Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics (ICPMG)
  • 2004

    ShapeArray

    Design patent application sent about a new product designed to meet the specific needs of the geotechnical industry

    U.S. Patent 6,127,672, 6,563,107

  • 2005-08

    ShapeWrap

    Measurand debuts ShapeWrap motion capture technology for the film and animation industry

    U.S. Patent 7,296,363

  • 2006

    Malibu installation

    ShapeAccelArray installed for ground monitoring for the first time​ in Malibu, CA

    Canadian Patent 2,472,421

  • 2007

    ShapeMRI

    Suite of instrumentation developed for motion capture within Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machines

    U.S. Patent 7,296,363

  • 2011

    SAAScan launched

    Built for rapid deployment and repeated use

    Canadian Patent 2,472,421

  • 2014

    SAAX launched

    Purpose-built for heavy-duty horizontal installation

    Canadian application 2,815,199 & 2,815,195

  • 2017

    SAAV launched

    The only geotechnical instrument with a patented cyclical installation method

    Cyclical Sensor Array, Canadian application 2,815,199 & 2,911,175