October 3, 2022. Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi), a leading provider of failure analysis and technical consulting services, today announces the acquisition of KARS’ Advanced Materials, a full-service materials testing laboratory and technical consulting firm based in Anaheim, California.  This acquisition enhances ESi’s current capability offerings and will help meet growing demand in the region, particularly in the areas of materials, mechanical and electrical engineering. KARS’ founders, Dr. Ramesh Kar and Dr. Naresh Kar, collectively bring nearly 80 years of failure analysis experience, serving clients across a wide breadth of industries.

ESi’s team of fire protection engineering consultants has extensive experience in the evaluation and application of fire protection systems. With practical experience navigating the inspection, testing, and compliance of fire protection systems, building and life safety codes, and building construction, ESi enables clients to identify and understand the effects of a fire protection system failure in causing or contributing to a catastrophic event. 

ESi's St. Louis office works on assignments nationwide and abroad, serving a broad client base. Clients benefit from the technical expertise and experience of the Missouri staff in a range of specialty areas.

Dr. Joseph Lawrence specializes in the engineering analysis of combustion, thermal, and fluid processes, specifically regarding the origin, cause, and propagation of fires and explosions. Dr. Lawrence has investigated fires in a wide range of applications including residential structures, internal combustion motor vehicles, hybrid motor vehicles, outdoor maintenance vehicles, watercraft, battery packs, and rail transport applications. These investigations included fire cause and origin determination, burn pattern interpretation, and evaluation of ignition mechanisms.

As Director of ESi’s Technical Services, Dr. Chuck Fox believes that technology has the power to reshape how we experience and connect with the world. He leads our Visualization team in producing groundbreaking visualizations and animations that can be used to demonstrate highly technical and difficult-to-understand concepts. During his 20 years in the litigation graphics industry, Dr. Fox has established a reputation for being singularly focused on client needs – and is often a “go-to” for demonstrative aids and exhibits used in high stakes litigation, where scientific accuracy is paramount and the ability to help jurors clearly understand what happened and why it can make or break a case.

Estanislao “Tanny” Acedo is a degreed mechanical engineer in ESi’s Automotive & Marine practice and brings significant expertise in the design, testing, and failure analysis of light and heavy-duty vehicles. He has worked directly with clients and groups to help develop, implement, and manage specific projects in the areas of vehicle testing, product research, and vehicle verification and validation. Mr. Acedo has extensive experience with hands-on testing. Experienced with fuel system components in Diesel and Gasoline engines, as well as alternative fuel systems (LPG, CNG, hybrid, etc.). Mr. Acedo also has significant experience in project management.

Alexander McCulla is a mechanical engineer in ESi’s Automotive practice and brings significant expertise in the design, performance, and failure analysis of specialty purpose vehicles and equipment used in various industry sectors, including motorsport, oil and gas, and industrial-commercial construction. His experience spans the full lifecycle of these vehicles, including research and development, diagnostic and performance analysis, risk assessment, and failure analysis. Mr. McCulla also has significant experience in project management.

We partner with industries that are essential to global infrastructure, including agriculture, mining, government, insurance, construction, energy, transportation, and manufacturing. Our experts have decades of experience working for and with companies in key sectors, with many of these experts shaping industry standards.

Lift-related failures are often preventable with proper planning, yet many incidents still stem from overlooked risks and inadequate preparation. ESi’s crane and aerial device experts help clients create safe, effective lift plans using engineering analysis and regulatory standards. 

We provide comprehensive solutions to help organizations identify, evaluate, and mitigate the risks of potential hazards. By inspecting and evaluating machines, products, or processes, we identify hazards, estimate severity and probability, and develop effective mitigation strategies for our clients.