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ANALYZE has implemented a time-tested approach to failure and root causes analyses. While the causes of product failure are varied, the problem solving process by which they are identified and understood is a series of well-defined steps:

• Discovery or Information Gathering
• Define Problem
• Establish Hypotheses to Explain Real Life Observations
• Design an Experimental Approach to Acquire Missing Information
• Test Hypotheses to Narrow Focus on Most Likely Cause(s)
• Communication and Feedback
• Develop Actions to Solve Problem

Examples of failure analysis projects include the following:

• Thermoplastic Urethane Bond Failure
• Medical Device Cleaning
• Composite/Adhesive/Al Panel Bond Failure
• Implantable Medical Device Issues
• Corrosion Products in Failed A/C Compressor Unit
• Printed Circuit Board and Flexible Circuit Problems
• Stress Cracking in Molded Plastic Parts
• Surface Appearance of Consumer Electronic Housings
• Warping of Plastic Parts
• Environmental Degradation of Plastic Articles
• Loss of Paint and Coating Adhesion to Substrates
• Aerospace O-Ring/Gasket Environment Compatibility
• Consumer Packaging Film Surface Treatments
• Plastic Food Container Seals

The ability to respond quickly to client needs is important as there are often significant business and risk management issues associated with root cause/failure analysis investigations.