When the science is sound,
your case is strong.
Failure Analysis
Root cause failure analysis requires in-depth working knowledge across multiple industrial sectors and material applications. We are experts in using this industrial forensics approach to provide the scientific foundation to determine the root cause of failure.
Nano Characterization
Materials Characterization
Corrosion Analysis
When product liability or property loss may be a result of the impact of corrosion, we are experts in assessing the nature and cause of the failures or materials impact. This includes using controlled and simulated environments to determine if the damage is a result of a defective product, material, process, or operating environment.
Particle Characterization
Highly sophisticated chemistry and microscopy techniques are necessary for environmental exposure and source apportionment, nuisance, dust, indoor air quality, pharmaceutical, medical device failure, surface cleanliness, and mineral dust identification. We have written, tested, and validated many multidisciplinary techniques used to characterize individual and populations of particles properly.
Post-Disaster Assessment
Catastrophic events such as a structure collapse, train derailment or pipeline rupture may involve property damage and potential contamination and exposure concerns. Our experts lead large-scale, rapid response field assessments supported by our full-service laboratory to provide the data needed to respond to regulatory agencies, assess material damage, determine risk-based cleanup standards, and develop comprehensive remediation strategies.
Patent Infringement Analysis
Litigation involving patent infringement can be complicated, but our experts have extensive experience with the analysis of device design, electrical and material properties, and more to conclusively ascertain whether your clients’ patent has been infringed upon.
Case study
How AeroTech Secured Its Future
When AeroTech Industries faced recurring defects in a crucial aircraft component, they were at risk of losing multi-million dollar contracts and jeopardizing the jobs of hundreds of employees. They enlisted the help of RJ Lee Group, who quickly deployed a team of technical experts. Through state-of-the-art forensic analysis, RJ Lee Group identified and rectified the root cause—a flaw in the casting process—eliminating the defect and preserving AeroTech's contracts.
expert spotlight
Matthew Perricone, Ph.D.
Principal Investigator & Technical Consulting Group Manager
Dr. Perricone directs and performs root cause failure analyses for multiple industrial sectors in support of product development, performance optimization, and manufacturing quality assurance. His projects also include addressing warranty, insurance and product liability claims. Dr. Perricone has been accepted as an expert in Corrosion and Materials Science in U.S. District Court in multiple districts and has testified in a variety of cases.