Larry D. Hanke
Metallurgical Engineer

SUMMARY

Metallurgical engineer with over 30 years of experience in failure analysis, materials characterization, product evaluation, and research and development. Expert in engineering evaluation of failures of metallic and nonmetallic materials by deformation, fracture, corrosion, and wear. Skilled with a wide variety of materials evaluation laboratory methods and instruments.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science, Metallurgical Engineering, 1978
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa

Registered Professional Metallurgical Engineer (Licensed in Minnesota and California)

EXPERIENCE

December 1994 to Present

Materials Evaluation and Engineering, Inc.
Plymouth, MN
Principal Engineer

• Perform product failure analysis for a diverse industrial clientele and to support insurance investigations and product-liability litigation. Areas of expertise include fracture, deformation, wear, corrosion, and environmental degradation in metals and polymers.

• Perform materials engineering evaluations and materials characterization for new product development and product improvement projects for high-technology industrial clients.

• Design and perform specialized testing to evaluate product performance and simulate failure mechanisms.

• Provide expert witness testimony in the areas of materials science and failure analysis.

June 1991 to December 1994

Engel Metallurgical
St. Cloud, MN
Metallurgical Engineer

• Performed failure analysis for a wide variety of industrial and private clientele, including support for product-liability litigation.

• Consulted with industrial clients on materials selection and applications.

• Provided technical services to industry to solve materials-related manufacturing problems.

• Performed and directed materials evaluation testing, including microstructure evaluations, fractographic examinations, and physical and mechanical properties testing.

May 1986 to May 1991

Anamet Laboratories, Inc.
Hayward, CA
Senior Metallurgist

• Performed failure analysis for a wide range of engineering systems and consumer products, encompassing structural, corrosion , and tribological failures.

• Served as an expert witness in metallurgy and failure analysis for product-liability litigation.

• Principal investigator for a research project to design a new, computerized system for quantitative evaluation of surface defects in rolling-element bearings.

• Assisted in research projects investigating the use of fractals to predict soil properties and evaluating fracture propagation in engineered structural polymers.

• Developed equipment and techniques for specialized mechanical and corrosion testing for material and product evaluations.

• Directed and performed routine material tests based on ASTM, ASME, Federal, Military, adn other industry standards and specifications.

August 1978 to May 1986

Anamet Laboratories, Inc.
Berkeley, CA
Metallurgist

• Conducted failure analyses for industrial clients and to support product-liability litigation.

• Performed routine materials testing, materials characterization analyses, and specialized product evaluations.

• Provided metallurgical consulting on materials and process selections for a wide variety fo industrial clients.

• Participated in research projects related to the development of new, improved tool steel alloys.

August 1992 to May 1993

St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN
Adjunct Professor

• Taught introductory materials engineering course to undergraduate students in Manufacturing Engineering. Materials covered included: metals, polymers, and ceramics.

• Developed and taught laboratory course accompanying undergraduate materials engineering course.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• National Society of Professional Engineers Member

• TMS Professional Registration Committee Member

• ASM International Member

• Minnesota ASM Chapter Board Member

• ASM International Handbook Committee Member

• National Association of Corrosion Engineers Member

• Society of Plastics Engineers Member

• Microscopy Society of America Member

• Minnesota Microscopy Society Member