Summit Associates of Bedford, LLC
Expert support for metallurgy, failure analysis and manufacturing. Learn MoreThomas W. Caldwell, PE
Since 2003, consulting and testifying expert for metallurgical and mechanical failure and manufacturing based civil disputes.
Practice Areas
– Failure analysis
– Materials selection
– Design & manufacturing defects
– Quality control
– Fitness for use
– Equipment operation & maintenance
– Manufacturing patents and trade secrets
Subject matter areas have included hand tools, recreational equipment, firefighting equipment and apparatus, highway hardware, fasteners and joints, piping, tubing, electrical devices, construction and industrial machinery.
PROFILE:
MS – Metallurgy, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
BS – Metallurgy & Materials Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Registered Professional Engineer—Ohio
US patent holder
Summit Associates of Bedford, LLC provides technical and operating consulting and interim executive services to manufacturing clients. Engagements include new product and process development, product launch, quality improvement and installation of lean manufacturing practices.