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Knott Laboratory’s Blog is a collaborative school of thought from our expert team of engineers who have worked on over 20,000 failure analysis cases nationwide for the legal and insurance industries, as well as for local and national businesses.
September 14, 2018
Learn about Phenomenal Interactive Animations from Knott Lab
What is an interactive animation?
August 10, 2018
Top Forensic Engineering and Forensic Animation Technologies
Knott Laboratory uses drones and match moving technology into Forensic Engineering cases
July 24, 2018
NASCAR Driver Tony Stewart and Kevin Ward, Jr. Fatal Racing Accident
The Stewart/Ward fatal racing accident occurred on August 9, 2014 at the Canandaigua Motorsports Park in Ontario County, New…
July 19, 2018
What is 3D Scanning and How Does it Help in Accident Reconstruction?
Today’s scanners can shoot up to 2 million points per second
June 15, 2018
What is the Process of 2D and 3D rendering?
We use the latest 3D modeling and animation software. Sometimes, we will use 20 different software applications on one…
June 7, 2018
How Crucial is Vehicle “Black Box” Event Data Recorder (EDR) Information in Vehicle Accident Claims?
Get the vehicle “black box” EDR data before costs mount for your claim.
May 18, 2018
Are the Use of Computer Animations Allowed in Court?
The use of computer animations has been used in a courtroom since the mid 1980's.
May 15, 2018
Moisture and Water Intrusion May Cause Foundation Problems
At Knott Laboratory, we come across many avoidable projects caused by improper drainage near the foundation.
April 6, 2018
How are Forensic Computer Animations Created?
Animations are created with a scientific accuracy based on compiling a lot of data, and physical evidence.
March 28, 2018
Knott Laboratory’s Forensic Engineers Reflect Upon Florida Bridge Collapse and Lessons from 1981 Hyatt Regency Walkway Collapse
Dr. Knott’s testing subsequently proved that the walkways were significantly under strength
March 20, 2018
What is a Computer Animation?
Computer animation is a visual enhancement of expert testimony