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I recently visited Roaring Springs Water Park in Meridian, Idaho, with my family. It’s an amazing park—not just because the kids love it, but because of how well it’s run. As an engineer who designs amusement rides and other equipment, with a strong emphasis on...
Unless you are a sadist in a position of authority, you probably don’t like rules. But sometimes rules are needed. No one likes being told that they have to drive slower than they want, but most of us are glad when one neighbor calls the police on another neighbor...
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...
TRANSCRIPTION David Smith (00:00): Welcome to the Expert Witness Podcast. I'm your host, David Smith. I'm excited to be here today with John Zeirke. John is a mechanical engineer. He's a licensed professional engineer in multiple states. He is an ACT-R-certified...
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?...
David Smith (00:03): Welcome to the Expert Witness Podcast. I'm your host, David Smith, and I'm excited to have Nathan Macdonald here with me today. Nathan is a licensed professional engineer, a certified safety professional, and has over a decade of experience...
Conveyor systems are a mechanical device that makes it easy for organizations to transport goods, packages, and supplies. There are multiple different types… Read on to learn about the types of conveyor systems, their operational mechanics, and the advantages and...
Industries like warehousing, construction, and maintenance sometimes require work-at-height to perform tasks that would be otherwise challenging from the ground. This is an area where aerial lifts or mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), can be very helpful. When...
As garbage truck engineering expert witnesses, we have had a rich experience in studying the complexities of garbage trucks in the process of analyzing accidents and preparing for cases. As such, we have a deep appreciation for these dirty and often disdained...
Just when you’re starting to make some big wins in selling your new product to the market, life can throw you a curve-ball. Out of the blue you receive a letter alleging your business activities are infringing on a patent that you have never heard of, by somebody you...
The Round Table Group recently invited me to their podcast to discuss my experiences as a mechanical engineering expert witness. As the head of Alpine Engineering and Design, Inc., I discussed the experiences and knowledge gained from my journey in designing products,...
TRANSCRIPTION David Smith 00:00 Welcome to the Expert Witness Podcast. I am your host, David Smith, and I'm excited to be here today with Lloyd Williams. Lloyd is a respected hotelier with extensive hands-on experience in the management of all operational areas, human...