Failure Analysis Expert Witnesses in New Hampshire

Failure Analysis, Engineering - Intellectual Property, Engineering Mechanical, Engineering Electrical, Fire, Construction, Electricity, Electronics, Laboratories & Testing, Investigation, Products Liability, Plumbing, Forensic Science, Building Inspection

Dr. Durham has been providing forensic and failure analysis services to clients for over 20 years. He has testified as an expert witness in multiple states, in federal jurisdictions, before FERC and state utility commissions. He is a certified fire and explosion investigator. He has been involved in over 2,500 IP and wfailure analysis projects including: power systems, lightning, electrocutions, oil & gas, tank batteries, industrial, commercial, residential, lighting appliances, utility systems, utility regulation, fire, equipment damage, switchgear, construction equipment, electronics, overhead lines, underground lines and fire protection equipment. Licensed PE in 11 States; BS EE, ME, PhD

Nashua, New Hampshire

Metallurgy, Failure Analysis - Design Defects, Material Selection, Engineering, Manufacturing Defects, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Mechanical Failure, Corrosion, Fitness for Use, Equipment Operation, Equipment Maintenance, Trade Secrets

Testifying and consulting expert for both plaintiff and defense counsel. Cases have involved hand tools, recreational and exercise equipment, fire fighting apparatus, rotating machinery, construction hardware, fasteners, joints, piping, tubing, lighting fixtures. 40+ yrs designing, manufacturing and quality assurance of components for consumer & industrial products including safety and performance-critical applications for aircraft, automotive safety systems, medical products, construction machinery, defense arms and munitions. Mr. Caldwell has testified in patent infringement and trade secret misappropriation cases. He has lectured in the USA, Europe and India on manufacturing premium quality metal products. He has published in the areas of batteries, materials selection and materials processing. Licensed Professional Engineer, Ohio. US Patent holder.

Orford, New Hampshire

Medical Devices, Biomedical Engineering - Failure Analysis, Design History File (DHF), FDA Regulatory, Orthopedic Implants, Hip Implants, Knee Implants, Cardiovascular, Neurological Devices, Urological, Surgical Tools, Surgical Mesh, Warming Systems, EEG, Biosensors, Biomaterials, Polymers, Metals, ISO Standards, Patent Litigation, Rehab Devices

Dr. Jay Vincelli, PhD, PE, is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in mechanical engineering and a PhD-level biomedical engineer specializing in the forensic analysis and development of medical devices for manufacturers, product liability, and patent litigation matters. Litigation Support & Forensic Leadership Dr. Vincelli has directed the technical investigation and forensic strategy for over 110 medical device matters. As a former Laboratory Director, he managed the protocol development and testing for complex litigation involving orthopedic implants, surgical mesh, IVC filters, forced-air warming systems, and many other devices. He combines this high-volume experience with deep technical rigor, notably conducting a large-scale retrieval study at Dartmouth College involving the failure analysis of over 500 metal-on-metal hip implants. Dr. Vincelli has served as the designated expert witness in multiple depositions, including the Christiansen v. Wright bellwether trial. Regulat...