Business Details
Expert Materials Failure Analysis and Process Engineering Services
A Read Consulting is a full-service materials science and engineering firm with over 40 years of expertise in failure analysis and process engineering. Our team specializes in addressing complex technical challenges across industries, including litigation support, patent disputes, and product defect analysis. We provide tailored solutions for clients ranging from legal professionals to consumer product manufacturers. Our services encompass materials failure analysis, process development, and quality control in glass, metal, and high-tech industries. With a focus on precision and reliability, we deliver expert testimony, laboratory analysis, and engineering consultation.Our experience spans hundreds of depositions and court appearances, ensuring legally sound and technically rigorous outcomes. We prioritize client collaboration to address specific needs in manufacturing safety, intellectual property, and product liability. Our team combines academic excellence with practical industry knowledge to solve real-world engineering problems. We maintain rigorous professional standards through continuous engagement with evolving materials science technologies and methodologies.
Services
Failure Analysis
Process Engineering
Product Defect Analysis
Litigation Support
Patent Disputes
Glass Fracture Analysis
Metal Failure Investigation
Manufacturing Safety Consulting
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of materials process development expertise in glass and high-tech industries
- Our team provides expert courtroom testimony with 50+ court appearances
- We specialize in failure analysis for litigation, manufacturing, and patent disputes
- Our engineers hold advanced degrees from Stanford University and industry certifications
- We deliver accelerated life testing and materials selection for product improvement
Associations and certifications
- Registered Professional Engineer (California)
Services
Failure Analysis
Our failure analysis service identifies root causes of material and product failures through rigorous scientific investigation. We examine metals, glass, plastics, and ceramics to determine structural weaknesses and manufacturing defects. This service supports legal cases and industrial quality improvement initiatives.
Process Engineering
Process engineering solutions focus on improving production efficiency and product quality. We develop and refine manufacturing processes with specialized expertise in glass and high-tech industries. Our services include quality control implementation and accelerated life testing protocols.
Litigation Support
Comprehensive litigation support includes expert witness testimony and technical documentation. We assist both defense and plaintiff attorneys with product liability cases and patent disputes. Our team has provided court testimony over 50 times with extensive deposition experience.
Product Defect Analysis
Product defect analysis identifies manufacturing flaws and design weaknesses through materials testing. We evaluate consumer products for safety compliance and performance issues. This service includes detailed reporting for regulatory and legal proceedings.
Patent Disputes
Patent dispute resolution combines technical expertise with legal knowledge. We analyze intellectual property claims and manufacturing processes to support litigation. Our services include technical evaluation of disputed technologies and expert courtroom testimony.
People
Thomas L. Read
CEO
PhD in Materials Science from Stanford University with 40+ years of engineering experience. Specializes in failure analysis, glass fracture, and manufacturing safety. Registered Professional Engineer in California with extensive courtroom testimony experience.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We specialize in glass, metal, and high-tech industries with expertise in consumer product manufacturing and litigation support.
Do you provide expert testimony?
Yes, we provide expert witness services with extensive courtroom experience including 50+ court appearances.
What types of failure analysis do you perform?
We analyze failures in metals, glass, plastics, ceramics, and composite materials for both industrial and legal applications.
How do you handle patent disputes?
We provide technical analysis and expert testimony for patent disputes involving manufacturing processes and product technologies.
What is your manufacturing safety expertise?
We offer safety evaluations for manufacturing equipment, including machine guards and factory safety protocols.
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