Extrusion Expert Witnesses

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Chemical Engineering, Intellectual Property - polymers, plastics, patent infringement, adhesives and films, security documents, micro-optics, extrusion, injection molding, product development, failure analysis, laminates, polymer coatings

Dr. Haas is an expert in plastics, films, labels, and adhesives with a special focus in security documents such as passports, identity cards, currency, and labels. He is an Engineering Fellow at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering where he has taught since 2009, including courses on materials , polymers in design, senior design, fluid mechanics laboratory, and thin films. He also teaches on materials at the University of Minnesota. More than 25 years of industry experience at 3M and Gemalto/Thames during which he generated, supported, and defended numerous patent filings and developed products that have achieved over $250MM in sales. A member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), the Northwestern University Chemical and Biological Engineering Advisory Board, and the Document Security Alliance. Dr. Haas has 18 patents. Focus areas include: - New product and technology development - R&D strategy - Polymer extrusion and coating - Polymer and adhesiv...

Boone, North Carolina

Medical Devices, Biomedical Engineering - Bioabsorbable, Fluoropolymers, Expanded PTFE, Engineered polymers, Polymer processing, Extrusion, Polymer analysis, Vascular devices, Catheter-based, Cardiovascular pathophysiology, Luminal devices, Suture, Electrospinning, Endovascular, Encapsulation, Medical textiles, Perfusion

Dr. Bruce Anneaux is a highly respected, seasoned R&D leader and expert in biomaterials and medical device innovation. With a robust background in electrical engineering, automation, and robotics, he transitioned into the medical field, becoming a cardiovascular perfusionist and significantly impacting patient care through 5 years working alongside several CV surgeons in the Southeastern US. Dr. Anneaux has over 80 patents and pending patents to his name, showcasing his expertise in biomaterials and bioprocessing. He has published numerous research papers and is a frequent speaker at industry conferences. His career spans over two decades, during which he has held strategic R&D advisory roles for established and startup companies. From 2007 to 2018, Dr. Anneaux served as the Corporate Director of R&D for Zeus Industrial Products Inc. Recruited by Frank Tourville and John Worley, he was charged with transforming Zeus from a polymer extrusion service provider into a technology comp...

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Chemistry & Chemicals, Metallurgy - Paint, Plastics, Metal Coatings, Packaging, Fluoropolyners, Pretreatments for Metals & Plastics, Patents, Nanotechnology, Corrosion, Polymer Science, Metal Alloys, Electrochemistry, Steel, Laminates, Li-ion Batteries, Surface Preparation & Cleaning, Extrusion, Product Development, Li-ion batteries

I have more than 40 years of experience in paint and metal coatings, corrosion, plastics, plastic additives, pretreatments for metals and plastics, fluoropolymers, intellectual property, patent infringement, Li-ion batteries, composites, extrusion, PVC, nanotechnology, metal & plastic packaging, polymer & materials science, electrochemistry, laminates, metal buildings, surface preparation & cleaning, steel & metal alloys. I have extensive experience as an expert witness and consultant in these technical fields, and am a recognized authority on the technology. Most of my experience was obtained while working in R&D at Fortune 500 companies, specifically Arkema Chemicals, Campbell Soup, Betz-Dearborn, and Bethlehem Steel, where I developed and commercialized dozens of innovative products. I was awarded seven U.S. patents, multiple foreign patents, and have authored 2 book chapters and 50 publications in respected technical journals and conferences. I earned my Ph.D. in Materials Sci...