Product Failure Analysis

At Kent Engineering, our dedicated and experienced team of engineers and experts specialize in the investigation and analysis of all types of products and activities related to appliances, industrial tools/equipment, toys, recreation, sports and exercise. Our advantage is our multidisciplinary team of mechanical, materials, metallurgical, and structural engineers that work together to ensure our client receives a thorough analysis of the product or accident. We specialize in root cause analysis, materials selection, product design, user injuries and safety standards. Our team also has extensive experience as expert witnesses. Our engineers can assist with a simple corrosion analysis or be put on the stand in a trial for a loss stemming from a materials/ corrosion failure. Our robust laboratory and testing facilities allow us to conduct intensive analysis of products and provide our client with precise and actionable insights.

We recognize that each project is unique. We can tailor our services to the clients’ specific needs, whether it be for a manufacturer, consumer, insurance company, or recreational facility.

About Us

Our team is our advantage. Our support team of expert mechanical, structural, materials, metallurgical, corrosion, welding engineers, architects and technicians sets us apart. We pride ourselves on effective communication, and we work closely with our clients every step of the way to ensure they are fully satisfied with the answers and solutions we provide.

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Product Failure Analysis
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Founder and principal of Kent Engineering, Randy Kent is a Registered Professional Engineer with over 37 years of experience in failure analysis and mechanical engineering forensics.  Randy holds a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in in metallurgical engineering, both from the University of Washington.

Mike is a Senior Engineer with over 45 years in the field. He received his BS in metallurgical engineering and his master’s degree in material science, both from Oregon State University. He’s also a Registered Professional Engineer in the state of Oregon.

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Serving Clients Across a Variety of Industries

At Kent Engineering, we provide engineering investigation and failure analysis services across a variety of industries, including legal, insurance, manufacturing, transportation, multi-family and commercial buildings, plumbing, and food processing.

Our staff of engineers and technicians lend their range of specialties and deep expertise to each industry, identifying and analyzing failures in order to help represent our clients well and help build new, better, more efficient, and safer systems.

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