Materials Science

At ESi, we empower clients to overcome their most complex materials challenges through a full suite of precision testing and expert analysis services. Our expertise spans metals, polymers, composites, chemistry, and construction materials.

We conduct comprehensive material characterization and selection to ensure the best fit for your applications and assess performance under real-world conditions. Through in-depth failure analysis, we identify root causes and develop targeted recommendations for optimizing materials, improving processes, and enhancing durability and safety.

We evaluate material performance in consumer products, optimize manufacturing applications, and ensure compliance for construction materials by using advanced tools to investigate physical properties like hardness, strength, chemical composition, or microstructure. We also provide scientifically based reliability predictions, giving you critical insights into how materials will perform over time in specific environments.

Our chemistry services—ranging from forensic investigations and residue analysis to environmental assessments, contamination, and material degradation studies—use advanced techniques like chromatography, spectroscopy, and microscopy to deliver actionable insights that enhance performance, boost durability, and prevent failures.

Investigating and Analyzing Complex Materials

Richard P. Baron

Director, Principal

ESi Materials Science Capabilities

Chemical Analysis
Metallurgical Analysis
Stress Analysis
Product Defect Analysis
Hazardous Materials Safety Evaluation
Reliability Testing
Process Evaluations
Destructive Testing
Non-Destructive Testing
3D Laser Scanning
Computed Tomography (CT) Scanning
Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
Microstructure Evaluations
Corrosion Evaluation
Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics
Product Testing and Development
Design Analysis
Service-Life Predictions
Finite Element Analysis

Industries Served

Materials Science Services

Materials Testing

Failure Analysis

Product Design & Analysis

Accident Reconstruction

Materials Science Consultants

At ESi, we pride ourselves on our multidisciplinary approach. For every client engagement, we assemble a team with a diverse blend of technical expertise and industry experience to fulfill the distinct requirements of the project. Committed to the pursuit of excellence, our consultants master best practices and have been instrumental in defining industry standards, resulting in exceptional service and valuable insights.

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