Emerging Technologies
We provide forensic engineering for emerging technology like electric cars, data centers, and more.
Assessing the Damage
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We have the expertise to tackle forensic engineering issues surrounding the latest technology across industries.
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Data Centers—servers, networking equipment, power supply, cooling systems, security, cloud storage, backup solutions
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Renewable Energies—solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, biodiesel
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Energy Storage—lithium batteries, charging stations, electric vehicles, fuel cells
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Digital Technology—data from computers, wearable technology, smart home systems
Finding the Cause
Damages to emerging technologies often involve a combination of factors. Here are some of the common causes we investigate.
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Design and Installation Defects
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Fires
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Human Errors, Frauds, Scams
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Legal and Regulatory Compliance
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Maintenance and Operation Errors
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System Failures
Forensic Engineering for Emerging Technology
Root Cause Determination
We'll help you determine the cause of damages across the latest technology platforms. Our Forensic Consultants have the expertise to track the latest developments in forensic science and technology.
Forensic Technology
To support our forensic analysis and reporting, we can use a range of software for system modeling, arc flash studies, power quality analysis, short circuit studies, 3D/2D imagery, infrared scans, microscopes, and drone technology.
Get valuable visual data, plus credible, reliable engineering analysis so you can feel confident in your next steps.
Scope of Damage/Cost of Repairs
Scope of Damage/Value of Loss
We help identify and quantify the physical damage, interpret the sequence of damage, and characterize damage that existed before the loss.
Cost of Repairs
Based on our assessment, we can provide recommendations to repair or remediate the damage. This includes cost details like material estimates, labor costs, and other expenses. And it can also detail instructions for repairs, materials to use, and structural improvements to make.
Large Losses & Multi-Disciplinary Teams
Choose EDT when you need a complete solution for complex losses. Our wide range of forensic engineering expertise means we can help you assess numerous forms of emerging technology and infrastructure, plus any other equipment, systems, and vehicles involved.
We have 40+ years of experience in the industry and a deep roster of professional engineers to help you handle large loss claims and in-depth investigations. When energy disasters occur, we can deploy multi-disciplinary teams with ease.
When working with a multi-disciplinary EDT team, an Engineer in Charge manages the file and coordinates with multiple engineering disciplines to offer you comprehensive and seamless forensic engineering services.
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Root Cause Analysis
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Scope of Damage
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Cost of Repairs
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Coordination with Contractors, Forensic Accountants, and more
Forensic Science & Technology Litigation Support
Get objective, technical answers for engineering litigation matters so you can map out your case with confidence.
All of our forensic consultants are held to the industry's highest standard of competence. Our experts’ qualifications, expertise, and objectivity are compelling in the courtroom.
We can also provide in-house animation, modeling, and graphics capabilities to reinforce our findings.
