Mr. Meissner is a registered professional metallurgical engineer with 41 years of experience in the field of metallurgical engineering and materials science with a focus on failure analysis. He has nearly three decades of experience in aerospace and defense projects, most recently concentrating on forensics. His consulting projects include analysis of HVAC systems, corrosion of potable water and sprinkler piping, a variety of water losses, home appliance failures, medical device analysis and consulting on a wide variety of materials issues related to insurance subrogation and litigation.
Mr. Meissner’s laboratory experience includes X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) Scanning, Scanning Electron Microscopy X-ray Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (SEM/EDS), Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy and metallography. In addition, he is a 39-year member of ASM International and holds a U.S. patent on the design of an electrode connector for ring laser gyros.
Whether consulting with industrial clients to evaluate manufacturing or processing defects or working with insurance professionals or attorneys to help resolve legal matters, a thorough and concise analysis is always the result.
Areas of Expertise
Professional Associations
Case Studies
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Die Cast Aluminum Backing Plate Crack Evaluation
A client provides equipment used for maintaining railroad rails.
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Butane Stove and Cannister Analysis and Investigation
ESi performed an investigation into an explosion/flash fire that occurred during the use of a portable cookstove that caused injuries to several people.
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Metallurgical Evaluation from a Referee Standpoint
An investigation was performed to identify the root cause of “stardust” defects on a plated firearm, to determine their nature, location, and provide corrective actions.
