Your partner in failure analysis and process engineering
Mission and Expertise
Read Consulting stands as a seasoned materials science and engineering firm providing comprehensive failure analysis, process development, and process improvement services to clients across diverse industries. With over 40 years of experience, we have become a trusted partner for engineering solutions and ensuring product reliability across a multitude of sectors.
Failure Analysis Expertise
Our experienced team utilizes state-of-the-art analytical equipment and methodologies to perform thorough investigations into material failures. We specialize in analyzing failures of various materials including metals, glass, plastics, wood, and porcelain, serving both litigation and patent dispute clients.
Areas of Expertise
- Product Liability Failure Analysis
- Patent Disputes and Intellectual Property
- Litigation & Manufacturing Disputes
- Glass Failure Analysis
- Metal Failure Analysis
- Ceramic Failure Analysis
Process Engineering Capabilities
Beyond failure analysis, we offer extensive expertise in process development and optimization. Our services encompass:
- Quality control assessments
- Accelerated life testing
- Materials selection and recommendation
- Process development and control
- Product development and defect analysis
Experience and Credentials
Led by Dr. Thomas L. Read, a renowned expert with over 45 years of experience, Read Consulting boasts a wealth of practical knowledge and scientific understanding in materials science and engineering. Our team of experienced engineers and scientists have worked on numerous high-profile cases, offering insightful analysis and clear, concise reports to guide clients towards impactful solutions.
Areas of Focus
Read Consulting particularly excels in addressing industry challenges within:
- Glass and Ceramics: Extensive experience in evaluating glass breakage, contamination issues, and manufacturing flaws in various glass and ceramic products.
- Metals: Expertise in identifying the root cause of metal fatigue, fractures, and corrosion failures.
- Product Liability: Comprehensive assessments and analysis of product defects leading to injuries or illnesses.
- Intellectual Property: Collaborative assessment of patents and infringement claims related to materials and manufacturing processes.
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