Consulting, Testing & Scientific Services
Areas of Expertise
Product Liability
When product design, manufacture, or failure is cited as the cause of an incident, AEA has the mechanical, materials, and electrical expertise and experience to evaluate the case through inspection, analysis, testing and research. We work with clients to discover and understand what happened and how that information can be clearly presented.
Industrial Equipment, Construction Equipment, Material Handling Equipment, Lift Trucks & Cranes, Mobile Elevating & Access Equipment, Metal & Woodworking Machinery, Product Processing Lines, Vehicle & Tire Changing Equipment, Consumer Products, Guarding & Safety Issues
Fire Investigations
When a fire event is thought to be electrical in nature, AEA has the experience and expertise to determine the cause. Utilizing site inspections, documentation, preservation of evidence and lab examinations, AEA collects and analyzes the information needed to answer the question of what happened.
Appliances, Electronics, Vehicles, Power Distribution, Electrical Equipment, Residential & Commercial
Electrical Accidents
When an electrical failure occurs, damage to property and injury/death can result. AEA has the experience and expertise to evaluate electrical systems, assess electrical hazards and conduct a failure analysis of the components involved to determine the root cause.
Electrical Power Distribution Equipment, Industrial Power Electronics, Consumer Products, Control Systems/Safe Guarding, Electro-Mechanical Devices, Electric Shock
Materials Engineering
When a component or product unexpectedly distorts, cracks or breaks, questions arise regarding the materials involved. Were loads too high? Was the environment unfavorable? AEA has addressed these and other potential factors in determining the cause of a material failure.
Material Properties, Fractography, Failure Modes & Mechanisms, Stress Analysis, Fatigue Analysis, Corrosion
Litigation Support
From inspection through expert trial testimony, AEA helps clients apply our findings and opinions in the manner best suited to their case. AEA strives to enhance the understanding of clients and juries with regards to the technical issues involved. We are versed in the requirements of the legal system and have helped our clients win cases and achieve positive settlements.
State & Federal Disclosures & Reports, Demonstrative Aids/Exhibits, Deposition Testimony, Trial Testimony