Engineering, Product Development Expert Witness
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...
Engineering, Product Development Expert Witness
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...
Engineering, Forklift Expert Witness, Trailer Expert Witness
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...
Engineering, Forklift Expert Witness
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?...
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness
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,...
