Breaking Things to Make Trailers Safer
By Loren Sackett Much to my dear mother’s horror, I loved breaking things as a kid. Now, as an engineer, I sometimes get paid to break things—though not as often as I’d like. Recently, Alpine Engineering & Design worked on the development of a product called the...From Design Engineer to Expert Witness with John Zeirke (Ep. 16)
Podcast Ep 16: Expert witness John Zeirke discusses his path from mechanical engineering to expert witness work, and how investigation and clear communication shape effective opinions.
Forklift Attachments: Are You Using Them Legally and Safely?
Imagine you’re driving a forklift. You’ve been moving pallets all day when you’re asked to pick up an extra-large one. It’s not particularly heavy—just wide and long. You pull up to the pallet and realize your forks are too short to carry it safely. What do you do?...The Role of Expert Witnesses in Patent Litigation With Nathan Macdonald (Ep. 15)
Podcast Ep 15: Patent expert witness Nathan Macdonald explains how engineers work through claim construction, infringement analysis, and prior art in patent cases. This episode offers a clear look at how technical opinions are formed and used in patent litigation.