Machinery Expert Witnesses
Machinery expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on machinery. The machinery expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Appraisal & Valuation, Construction, Equipment & Machinery, Failure Analysis, Intellectual Property, Investigation, Machinery & Technical Appraiser, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, Products Liability, Refrigeration, and Safety.
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Joseph Quinn, M.S., P.E.
Metal Failure Analysis - Materials Engineering
Materials FACT
Los Angeles, California
Failure Analysis, Metallurgy
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Automobile, Aircraft, Tools, Appliance, Engineering Expert, Construction, Construction Defect, Corrosion, Maritime, Machinery, Materials selection, Glass, Medical Implant, Medical Device, Manufacturing Design, Plumbing Expert, Products Liability, Fire & Explosion, Product Design, Pipe
Joseph Quinn, MS, PE, is a Forensic Metallurgy and Metallurgical Engineering consultant. He is a Licensed Professional Engineer in Metallurgical Engineering and is registered in 7 states (CA, PA, UT, NV, AZ, CO, WA) with the Model Law Engineering (MLE) designation. He has provided over 1,000 Failure Analysis investigations on metallic and non-metallic (glass, plastic, rubber, and composite) materials or products.
Mr. Quinn provides metallurgical and materials consultation, expert witness testimony, and forensic failure analysis in civil litigation matters for defendants and plaintiffs. He has received awards in the International Metallographic Contest and has delivered several presentations on metallurgical engineering and failure analysis subjects at universities, ASM meetings, and industry events. He has served as Past President of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) in California and remains active in industry standards development, technical societies, and pro...
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Daniel R Robles, PE, MBA
Mechanical Engineer - Expert Witness
Community Engineering Services, PLLC
California
Mechanical Engineering, Investigation
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Plumbing, Test Engineering, Product Liability, Failure Analysis, Forensic Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Accident Reconstruction, Water Damage, Feasibility Study, Corrosion, Construction, Airport, Aviation, Standard of Care, Litigation Support, Risk Assessment, Machinery, Insurance, Document Analysis, Design Engineering
Daniel Robles, PE, MBA is a licensed mechanical engineer with over 35 years of diverse experience in aerospace, building sciences, and advanced technology platforms. He has held leadership roles in design and test engineering for high-profile projects including the NASA Space Shuttle, commercial satellite deployment, stealth aircraft, and commercial aircraft commissioning and servicing, working for industry leaders such as Rockwell International, Hughes Aircraft, Northrop Aircraft, and The Boeing Company.
Mr. Robles is the founder of Community Engineering Services PLLC, where he leverages his extensive aerospace and engineering expertise to provide expert witness services, condition assessments, inspections, and failure analysis for the legal, insurance, and financial industries, as well as private, municipal, and institutional clients. His specific areas of practice include plumbing systems, drain, waste, vent, and domestic water supply, as well as water system failures, water int...
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Nikhil K Kar, Ph.D., P.E.
Kars' Advanced Materials, Inc.
Anaheim, California
Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering
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Materials Science, Composite Materials, Fractography, Fractures, Weld Failures, Failure Analysis, Product, machinery, and equipment failures
Nikhil’s expertise is in fields of mechanical engineering, materials science, metallurgy, failure analysis, mechanical/materials behavior, laboratory testing, contamination analysis and equipment function to determine cause(s) of failure. He is involved in various consulting projects including implant failures, product failures, automotive component failures and patent infringement matters. When time permits, he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses for the Viterbi School of Engineering at the University of Southern California as an adjunct assistant professor of engineering practice. He has qualified as an expert witness in both State and Federal Court.
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Janine McCartney, Ph.D, MBA, CSP, CHST, CSHO, CSHO
Oil & Gas, Manufac., & Construction Safety Expert
HHC Safety Engineering Services, Inc.//HHC Safety Consulting Services, Corp.
Wilmington, Delaware
Safety, Products Liability
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Oil & Gas, Pipeline, Electrical, Safety Engineering, Arc Flash/NFPA 70E, OSHA/OSHRC Appeal, Accident Investigation, Falls, Rig Collapse, Machinery, Accident Reconstruction, Construction, Industrial Plants, Refinery, Contests to OSHA Citations, Product Liability, Safety Management, PHMSA Appeal cases, Fire and Explosion, Workplace Safety
Dr. Janine McCartney is a Safety Engineer with designation as a Certified Safety Professional, Construction Safety and Health Technician. Dr. McCartney has held Management safety positions and a Safety Officer II position with OSHA Consultation. She worked for 11 years in the oil & gas industry and pipeline industry on large multi-state pipeline construction projects and as an exploration geologist (onshore and offshore). Dr. McCartney has taught for Texas A&M-Texas Engineering Extension as Adjunct Faculty and teaches the OSHA 10 and 30 hour General Industry and Construction courses for OTI. Her career spans 42 years. Please see her 13 AM Best podcasts and webinars on AM Best. AM Best Top 10 Best Webinars-August 2024 AM Best Magazine article How Litigation Funders are Affecting Settlements. Specialization in Product Liability suits. Specialization in Pipeline cases. Specialization in Fire and Explosion cases. Dr. McCartney also currently teaches for the OSHA Training Institute.
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Daniel B Boring, CRE® MAI ARA ASA
Expert Valuation for Real Estate & Machinery
Kidder Mathews Inc.
Nokomis, Florida
Machinery & Technical Appraiser, Appraisal & Valuation
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solar, Quarry, Landfill, mining, water, Foreclosure, bankruptcy, damages, estate, marine, Fish, greenhouse, food, machinery, equipment, Cost Segregation, trust, tax, waste, flood
Dan Boring CRE® MAI ARA ASA has 30+ years of experience in the valuation, analysis, acquisition & disposition of institutional investment-grade real estate & machinery & equipment (M&E) on both a national & international levels.
He holds the position of senior vice president at Kidder Mathews Valuation Advisory Services, working within the Agribusiness, Land & Natural Resources group, the M&E group, the Litigation Support Services Group & the Marine Services group.
The Agribusiness, Land & Natural Resources group focuses on agricultural cropland, permanent plantings, food processing, bottling, cold storage, nurseries, greenhouses, hydroponics, feed mix operations, vineyards, wineries, fish farms, water rights, wind & solar energy, quarries, landfills, transfer stations, waste management & mining.
Dan possesses extensive experience in USPAP-compliant machinery & equipment valuations & cost segregation studies across a broad range of industries, including food processing, agricultu...
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Martin Lee Timm, PE, CSP, B11 LMSS
Mechanical Engineer - Refrigeration & Indust.Gases
Forcon International
Atlanta, Georgia
Mechanical Engineering, Refrigeration
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Ammonia, Cryogenic, Compressed Gases, Carbon Dioxide, Industrial Gases, Machinery, Dry Ice, Air Compressors, Food Freezing, Ice Machines, Industrial Refrigeration, CO2, NH3, Refrigeration
Mr. Timm is a professional engineer affiliated with Forcon International as an independent contractor. He is a certified safety professional with over 40 years of experience in chemical processes, industrial refrigeration, and industrial gases. Mr. Timm has been active in codes and standards development throughout his career and continues to serve on standards committees at several organizations. He is also skilled in consequence modeling, process hazards analysis, incident investigation, and engineering design and modeling of fluid systems. Additionally, Mr. Timm's forensic investigation experience includes but is not limited to accidental cryogenic releases, ruptures of pressurized equipment, incidents involving machinery, scissor lifts, forklifts, etc. Professional Engineer registered in AL, FL, GA, MS, NC, NY, SC, TN, VA, WI and three other states. Certified Safety Professional. B11 Licensed Machinery Safety Specialist. Member of AICHE, ASHRAE, ASME, IIAR, NSPE. Board mem...
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Dennis W. Eckstine
Eckstine & Associates, Inc.
New York
Construction, Equipment & Machinery
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Construction Vehicles, Construction Equipment, Cranes, Forklifts, Aerial Lifts, Mobile Elevating Work Platforms, MEWPs, Construction Accidents, Accident Reconstruction, Electrocution, Machinery, OSHA, Safety, Slips, Trips & Falls, Fork lifts
Eckstine & Associates, Inc. (E & A) provides litigation support, safety consulting, safety training, and engineering consulting services relating to safe and design of cranes, aerial work platforms, mobile elevating work platforms, MEWPs, lifts and other construction, industrial, and agricultural equipment. Our expertise regarding lifting equipment is unparalleled.
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Dennis W. Eckstine
Eckstine & Associates, Inc.
Waynesboro, Pennsylvania
Construction, Equipment & Machinery
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Construction Vehicles, Construction Equipment, Cranes, Forklifts, Aerial Lifts, Mobile Elevating Work Platforms, MEWPs, Construction Accidents, Accident Reconstruction, Electrocution, Machinery, OSHA, Safety, Slips, Trips & Falls, Fork lifts
Eckstine & Associates, Inc. (E & A) provides litigation support, safety consulting, safety training, and engineering consulting services relating to safe and design of cranes, aerial work platforms, mobile elevating work platforms, MEWPs, lifts and other construction, industrial, and agricultural equipment. Our expertise regarding lifting equipment is unparalleled.
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Joseph Quinn, M.S., P.E.
Metal Failure Analysis - Materials Engineering
Materials FACT
Pennsylvania
Failure Analysis, Metallurgy
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Automobile, Aircraft, Tools, Appliance, Engineering Expert, Construction, Construction Defect, Corrosion, Maritime, Machinery, Materials selection, Glass, Medical Implant, Medical Device, Manufacturing Design, Plumbing Expert, Products Liability, Fire & Explosion, Product Design, Pipe
Joseph Quinn, MS, PE, is a Forensic Metallurgy and Metallurgical Engineering consultant. He is a Licensed Professional Engineer in Metallurgical Engineering and is registered in 7 states (CA, PA, UT, NV, AZ, CO, WA) with the Model Law Engineering (MLE) designation. He has provided over 1,000 Failure Analysis investigations on metallic and non-metallic (glass, plastic, rubber, and composite) materials or products.
Mr. Quinn provides metallurgical and materials consultation, expert witness testimony, and forensic failure analysis in civil litigation matters for defendants and plaintiffs. He has received awards in the International Metallographic Contest and has delivered several presentations on metallurgical engineering and failure analysis subjects at universities, ASM meetings, and industry events. He has served as Past President of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) in California and remains active in industry standards development, technical societies, and pro...
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William S Howard, PhD, MBA, PE
Equipment, Machinery, Automation & Robotics
President, Stability Technology, Inc.
Charleston, South Carolina
Mechanical Engineering, Intellectual Property
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Patents, Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, machinery, automation, manufacturing, equipment, machine, robots, machine design, robotics, factory, industrial automation, machine vision, sensors, conveyors, safety, OSHA, motion control, PTAB
William S. Howard, PhD is a Machine Design Engineer who specializes in industrial equipment and automation devices. With a background in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Software Development, as well as 30+ years of experience working with machines, equipment, and automation, Dr. Howard is a specialist in electro-mechanical equipment -- any type of machine, industrial device or automation equipment.
William S. Howard, PhD is a machine expert who has designed and developed equipment for manufacturing factories and plants across the United States. These machines include conveyors, automation devices, robots and robotic machines, cartoners, hi-speed machines, stacking & sorting machines, and packaging equipment.
William S. Howard, PhD is a manufacturing expert with 30+ years experience with OSHA regulations, ANSI standards, and CE regulations. He has designed and developed hundreds of machines -- over $100 million in total value -- which are currently operating ar...
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Dennis W. Eckstine
Eckstine & Associates, Inc.
Texas
Construction, Equipment & Machinery
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Construction Vehicles, Construction Equipment, Cranes, Forklifts, Aerial Lifts, Mobile Elevating Work Platforms, MEWPs, Construction Accidents, Accident Reconstruction, Electrocution, Machinery, OSHA, Safety, Slips, Trips & Falls, Fork lifts
Eckstine & Associates, Inc. (E & A) provides litigation support, safety consulting, safety training, and engineering consulting services relating to safe and design of cranes, aerial work platforms, mobile elevating work platforms, MEWPs, lifts and other construction, industrial, and agricultural equipment. Our expertise regarding lifting equipment is unparalleled.
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Janine McCartney, Ph.D, MBA, CSP, CHST, CSHO, CSHO
Oil & Gas, Manufac., & Construction Safety Expert
HHC Safety Engineering Services, Inc.//HHC Safety Consulting Services, Corp.
Texas
Safety, Products Liability
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Oil & Gas, Pipeline, Electrical, Safety Engineering, Arc Flash/NFPA 70E, OSHA/OSHRC Appeal, Accident Investigation, Falls, Rig Collapse, Machinery, Accident Reconstruction, Construction, Industrial Plants, Refinery, Contests to OSHA Citations, Product Liability, Safety Management, PHMSA Appeal cases, Fire and Explosion, Workplace Safety
Dr. Janine McCartney is a Safety Engineer with designation as a Certified Safety Professional, Construction Safety and Health Technician. Dr. McCartney has held Management safety positions and a Safety Officer II position with OSHA Consultation. She worked for 11 years in the oil & gas industry and pipeline industry on large multi-state pipeline construction projects and as an exploration geologist (onshore and offshore). Dr. McCartney has taught for Texas A&M-Texas Engineering Extension as Adjunct Faculty and teaches the OSHA 10 and 30 hour General Industry and Construction courses for OTI. Her career spans 42 years. Please see her 13 AM Best podcasts and webinars on AM Best. AM Best Top 10 Best Webinars-August 2024 AM Best Magazine article How Litigation Funders are Affecting Settlements. Specialization in Product Liability suits. Specialization in Pipeline cases. Specialization in Fire and Explosion cases. Dr. McCartney also currently teaches for the OSHA Training Institute.
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Cameron C Orr
"Your Heavy Equipment Expert" (Forklift/SkidSteer)
Sambria Engineering and Expert Services
Eagle Mountain, Utah
Equipment & Machinery, Safety
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Certified Safety Professional, Forklift, Excavator, Boom Lift, Skid Steer Loader, Mobile Crane, Crane, Tower Crane, Aerial Lift, Bucket Truck, Safety, Warnings, Scissor Lift, Rough Terrain Forklift, Bulldozer, Front End Loader, Trailer, HAZMAT Tanker Trailer, Machinery, Saw
--Heavy Equipment Experience--
I have extensive experience with heavy equipment. I have designed aerial bucket trucks from the ground up. I have operated forklifts, skid steer loaders, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and bulldozers. I have tested heavy equipment, including failure testing fiberglass booms, pressure testing hydraulics on a large casing rotator, pressure testing hydraulic systems on aerial bucket trucks, and strength testing and fatigue testing trailer safety chains. I have analyzed various types of heavy equipment utilizing finite element analysis software.
--Credentials--
I am a registered Professional Engineer, a Certified Safety Professional, and a Certified Fluid Power Hydraulic Specialist. I am also an IVES Training Group Certified Forklift Operator. I am also certified through IVES Training Group to train operators of forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs). I have training in crane safety and am a Certified Rigger -...
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Daniel R Robles, PE, MBA
Mechanical Engineer - Expert Witness
Community Engineering Services, PLLC
EDMONDS, Washington
Mechanical Engineering, Investigation
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Plumbing, Test Engineering, Product Liability, Failure Analysis, Forensic Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Accident Reconstruction, Water Damage, Feasibility Study, Corrosion, Construction, Airport, Aviation, Standard of Care, Litigation Support, Risk Assessment, Machinery, Insurance, Document Analysis, Design Engineering
Daniel Robles, PE, MBA is a licensed mechanical engineer with over 35 years of diverse experience in aerospace, building sciences, and advanced technology platforms. He has held leadership roles in design and test engineering for high-profile projects including the NASA Space Shuttle, commercial satellite deployment, stealth aircraft, and commercial aircraft commissioning and servicing, working for industry leaders such as Rockwell International, Hughes Aircraft, Northrop Aircraft, and The Boeing Company.
Mr. Robles is the founder of Community Engineering Services PLLC, where he leverages his extensive aerospace and engineering expertise to provide expert witness services, condition assessments, inspections, and failure analysis for the legal, insurance, and financial industries, as well as private, municipal, and institutional clients. His specific areas of practice include plumbing systems, drain, waste, vent, and domestic water supply, as well as water system failures, water int...
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Mark R Webster, PE, MSME, MBA
Conveyors and Material Handling Expert
Webster Engineering, LLC
Hubertus, Wisconsin
Mechanical Engineering, Equipment & Machinery
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Conveyors, Elevators, Material Lifts, Industrial Controls, Dynamic Analysis, Animations, Forensic Engineering, Intellectual Property, Freight Lifts, ASME Safety Standards, Failure Analysis, Hydraulics, Manufacturing, Products Liability, Lifting Systems, Material Handling, Machinery, Patents, Aerial Lifts, Industrial Doors
Licensed Professional Engineer with more than 35 years of experience with conveyors, and a wide range of industrial machinery and control systems. conveyor systems, material handling systems, elevators, material lifts, vertical conveyors, shopping cart conveyors (adjacent to escalators), automated car parking systems, custom engineered machinery and systems. Board Certified Forensic Engineer. Chair of ASME B20.1 Safety Standards for Conveyors and Related Equipment, Member of ASME Board on Safety Codes and Standards, member of the National Academy of Forensic Engineers. Engineering specialties include machine design, dynamic system analysis and animation (multi-body physics, motion analysis), hydraulic lifts and systems, heavy mechanical drives for lifting and other material handling applications, finite element analysis. Very active in ASME and other safety codes and standards.
