Exponent's advanced non-destructive analysis capabilities help you evaluate design risks, investigate failures, and preserve critical evidence for litigation when you can’t afford to cut parts open, destroy limited samples, or risk altering evidence. We go beyond test results to provide data-backed insights that help you mitigate risk, identify root causes, and unlock decisions that empower innovation. Standard CT scans of thick metals or dense materials can result in shadow artifacts and limited resolution that obscures the details that matter most. The addition of Waygate's flagship Phoenix V|tome|x M Neo to our Menlo Park laboratory is a major development: its dual tube design and 300 kV accelerating voltage deliver uncompromising high-resolution 3D imaging of small, intricate components at a level uncommon among microCT systems.
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month is celebrated every year in May — a reminder, according to Exponent’s Cathy Chen, Ph.D., P.E., for us to acknowledge a very diverse group of people. “The term AAPI includes over 75 countries from the Asian continent — East, Southeast, and South Asia — as well as the Pacific Islands of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia,” says Dr. Chen. “This diverse group of Americans is widely represented at Exponent, each with our own journeys and identity.” Connect with Dr. Chen: https://hubs.li/Q04gwltT0
Relocating high-tech manufacturing can reduce geopolitical exposure, but it can also create hidden operational blind spots. Differences in ecosystem maturity, workforce experience, and technical infrastructure can affect reliability and time-to-market. Learn more from Exponent’s Daniel Vasquez, Keith Beers, and Hernan Sanchez Casalongue about the risks executives face in de-risking supply chains and how to overcome them: https://hubs.li/Q0498Kzr0
When medical oxygen is administered in operating rooms, hyperbaric chambers, or patients’ homes, local oxygen enrichment can increase fire hazards in the surrounding environment. Find out how product design and oxygen compatibility assessments can help reduce hazards.
Feb. 11 marks International Day of Women and Girls in Science. It’s an important day to consider the persistent need to advance gender equality in scientific careers. Exponent’s Janet Anderson, PhD DABT, Winnie Hung, P.E., LEED AP, and Diane Boesenberg recently said, “Consider the following statistics from UNESCO: Just 33% of global researchers are women on average, 35% of STEM graduates are women, and 22% of STEM jobs in G20 countries are held by women. We are proud that Exponent’s team of scientists reflects strong gender representation, with women comprising just over 50% of the team.” Exponent proudly recognizes the many women scientists, engineers, and staff whose expertise shapes our work every day, and we stand with organizations worldwide in inspiring and empowering the next generation of women and girls who will transform the scientific landscape. Today we celebrate the women scientists, engineers, and innovators whose work drives progress across every discipline and every corner of society — and we acknowledge the importance of creating pathways that encourage more girls to see themselves as scientists and leaders. Learn more about life at Exponent: https://hubs.li/Q042N4sD0
In autonomous vehicles, cybersecurity is critical to vehicle safety. If hackers infiltrate control or drive systems, they can cause untold harm to passengers and pedestrians. The Autonomous Vehicle Cybersecurity Development Lifecycle (AVCDL) provides a detailed framework developed by security experts to help AV developers build cybersecurity into every step of vehicle development. Read this article by Exponent’s new cybersecurity expert and corporate vice president Summer Craze Fowler to learn how this framework can help developers keep their vehicles secure from deployment to maintenance to decommissioning.
In today’s complex environmental disputes, peer-reviewed scientific studies are central to claims of soil contamination, water or air pollution, or ecological health hazards. But what if the science behind studies foundational to a particular, high-stakes case is flawed? Find out how a combination of deep subject-matter expertise, thorough scientific literature reviews, rigorous forensic data analysis, and clear, compelling, and independent expert reports and testimony may uncover and elucidate errors, omissions, and bias in high-stakes litigation:
This groundbreaking research by Exponent’s Lucas Laughery, Ph.D., P.E. and colleagues in academia recently received the American Concrete Institute's Wason Medal for Most Meritorious Paper. The work explores the size effect on the shear strength of reinforced concrete pile caps. The findings challenge current ACI 318-19 provisions. Dive into the details and discover how this study could impact the future of large-scale construction.
Friday, October 10 marks World Mental Health Day — a meaningful reminder, according to Ashley M. Clark, PhD., for us to prioritize mental well-being as much as physical health. “Mental illness does not discriminate; it can impact any person, for any number of reasons, and it’s not always visible,” Dr. Clark says. In acknowledgement of this reality, Exponent makes confidential mental health resources available to employees with the goal of fostering a workplace culture that prioritizes wellness. Dr. Clark is a cognitive scientist at Exponent who specializes in human behavioral research, focusing on high acuity vision, attention, and visually crowded environments. Her expertise in advanced head- and eye-tracking, visual psychophysics, attention, and retinal imaging techniques provides unique insights into how humans navigate a visually intricate world. Connect with Dr. Clark: https://hubs.li/Q03N0VQ80 Learn more about life at Exponent: https://hubs.li/Q03N0QB10
When high-stakes disputes arise in critical materials and minerals mining, stakeholders face win-or-lose scenarios based on what went wrong and why. Discover how industry experts can leverage advanced analytical techniques in rapid response root-cause analysis: https://hubs.li/Q03Gvc5G0
