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Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Expert Witness
Illinois
This highly qualified expert earned his BS and PhD in metallurgical engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology. He is a licensed engineer in five states and has over 34 years of engineering experience. He is a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers, the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), and a founding member of the Failure Analysis Society. He has...
Metallurgist Expert Witness FAQs
A metallurgist expert witness provides specialized knowledge on metals, their properties, and behaviors. They can offer insights on failure analysis, corrosion, material selection, and manufacturing processes in various legal cases.
Metallurgist expert witnesses are often needed in product liability cases, construction disputes, patent infringement cases, personal injury claims related to metal products or machinery, and more.
Subspecialties in metallurgy include physical metallurgy, extractive metallurgy, mineral processing, and materials science. The chosen subspecialty will depend on the specifics of your case.
In product liability cases, a metallurgist can analyze the metal used in a product to determine if it was appropriate for its intended use or if defects contributed to failure or injury.
A metallurgist can provide crucial insights into whether a patented metal alloy or process has been unlawfully replicated or used without permission, supporting evidence in patent infringement cases.
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