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.
Capabilities:
- Safety Analysis
- Pre-Release Product Testing
- Failure and Root Cause Analysis
- Litigation and Expert Testimony Support
- Product Development
- Equipment Breakdown
- Material Selection
- User Injury
- Safety Standards
- Solution Recommendations
- Product Recall
- Product Testing
- Material Testing
- FEA
- Manufacturer support
- Weld Analysis and Testing
- Accident Investigation Reconstruction
- Laboratory & Field Testing
Experts and Associates
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.
Pursuing the Truth Through Humility and Service Since 1983!
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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- Randy Kent, MS, P.E.
- October 2024
- Resource Article
Are you responsible for juggling the current working condition of your property, including capital budgets, all while trying to predict when the next colossal building systems failure is going to rear its ugly head?
- Bradley Capatch, P.E.
- July 2021
- Case Study
This case study is on the evaluation of the type of degradation in the pipes and fittings for a condominium in Seattle, Washington.
- Michael Leach, MS, P.E.
- July 2021
- Case Study
In this case study, a concrete construction service hired Kent Engineering (KE) to design and load test concrete washout pans.
- Michael Leach, MS, P.E.
- July 2021
- Case Study
A welding company contacted Kent Engineering (KE) to perform testing for a new Welding Procedure Specification (WPS).
- Randy Kent, MS, P.E.
- June 2020
- Case Study
Our case study involves forensics and litigation support through an independent analysis of the failed saddle adaptor for a lifting-jack.