Our History
Go back in time and discover how Wirescan has grown from pioneering research into the leading global provider of advanced cable monitoring technology solutions.
2003
LIRA® is born at the Institute for Energy Technology (IFE) in Norway
Our story begins at the Institute for Energy Technology (IFE) in Halden, Norway. At the time, there was a pressing need for a non-destructive method to test and assess the condition of cables in nuclear power plants. Driven by his passion and creativity, technologist Paolo Franco Fantoni moved from warm Genoa to snowy Norway to tackle this challenge. Here, he developed LIRA ® (Line Resonance Analysis) technology, a groundbreaking approach for monitoring the condition of power cables. This innovation would later become the foundation for everything we do today.
2005
Wirescan is incorporated
To commercialize LIRA® technology, we secure our first patents and Wirescan is incorporated. We started offering commercial services, transforming a research concept into a practical solution that revolutionizes how industries monitor and maintain their critical power infrastructure.
2008
Validation in the Oil & Gas sector
Backed by StatoilHydro, Shell UK, and the Research Council of Norway, we adapted Wirescan’s technology to the demanding oil & gas sector. This effort demonstrated LIRA®’s versatility and set the stage for broader applications across global energy industries.
2010
First strategic investments
Wirescan becomes a joint venture with Siemens Venture Capital and Schlumberger. These strategic partnerships brought not only capital to Wirescan, but also valuable expertise and broader access to international markets.
2012
Launch of LIRA Portable
Our launch of LIRA Portable made advanced cable diagnostics more accessible, allowing field teams to quickly and reliably assess cable health. We secured another patent, strengthening our position as a leader in this field.
2015
Launch of LIRA Acquire
Our product development efforts continued with the introduction of LIRA Acquire, a new solution that expanded diagnostic capabilities and provided customers with deeper insights into their assets.
2016
Digital platform development begins
Looking ahead to the future of digitalization, we began developing an online sensor platform for continuous, real-time monitoring of critical cable infrastructure.
2018
Pilots begin for the Wirescan Digital platform
A milestone year as we launched our first online pilot of the Wirescan Digital platform, proving the concept in real-world conditions. We also secured a patent for the online sensor, cementing our role as a pioneer in cable monitoring technologies.
2020
The official launch of Wirescan Digital
We officially launched Wirescan Digital, our flagship digital cable monitoring platform. With this launch, we secured numerous commercial online pilots and long-term contracts, validating years of development and opening new opportunities with utilities and infrastructure providers worldwide.
2024
Strengthening our leadership team
Recognizing the importance of strong leadership for our next phase of growth, we began strengthening our executive team. The new leadership has brought a global perspective and renewed ambition to scale operations and expand our market presence.
2025
Accelerating international growth
We partnered with Adara Ventures, a leading European deep-tech VC. This partnership provided the strategic backing needed to continue accelerating our innovation efforts and delivering our solutions to customers in over 30 countries and growing.
From our origins in a research lab to becoming the global leader in cable health monitoring technology, we have never stopped innovating at Wirescan.
Each milestone reflects a step toward a safer, smarter, and more resilient energy infrastructure for the future.