The Material Science Team provide an academic and pragmatic approach to dealing with material selection for products and devices. The key concepts for a final selection involve reliability, survivability, load type assessment, and materials life prediction. The Team works with manufacturers and designers to assess their products during the different phases of product development. Whether dealing with metals, ceramics, plastics, or composite hybrids, the material scientist can help the product last longer, enhance its perform, or be less costly to manufacture.

Richard B. Loucks, Ph.D., P.E.