Center For Tire Research, 1600 Innovation Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24060, US

Prime Photonics and its affiliates design and manufacture engineered solutions for improved reliability and condition-based maintenance for industrial and military applications. Its primary focus is the commercialization of industrial grade fiber optic sensor systems and instrumentation for harsh environments that specialize in those with extreme temperature or pressure, high electro-magnetic interference and corrosive conditions. The company serves the aerospace, civil and infrastructure, defense, fuel cell, heavy industry, homeland security, manufacturing, medical, oil and gas exploration, petrochemical, power generation, propulsion, surveillance and utility transformer industries. Prime Photonics offers several research and development services, including finite element and specialized materials analysis, advanced algorithm development and specialized feasibility studies for sensitive programs, electromagnetic analysis, simulation of photonic crystals and nanophotonics. Its products include optical interrogator units, sensors and related accessories.