Exponent, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPO) is an engineering and scientific consulting firm that offers multidisciplinary analysis and advisory services to clients across a range of industries. The company’s expertise spans mechanical, materials and corrosion engineering, civil and structural engineering, electrical engineering, industrial hygiene, toxicology and health sciences, and failure analysis. Exponent provides support for product design, performance evaluation, litigation consulting, and regulatory compliance, helping manufacturers, insurers, law firms and government agencies address complex technical challenges.
Founded in 1967 in Menlo Park, California, Exponent has grown from a small failure-analysis laboratory into a global consulting practice. The company maintains more than 90 offices across North America, Europe and Asia, enabling it to serve clients on high-profile matters including accident investigations, environmental risk assessments and product liability defense. Over the decades, Exponent has expanded both organically and through strategic acquisitions, broadening its technical capabilities and geographic footprint to meet evolving client needs.
Exponent’s workforce comprises engineers, scientists and medical specialists whose combined expertise supports investigations into structural collapses, chemical exposures, electronic product malfunctions and more. The firm’s methodologies integrate laboratory testing, field inspections, computer modeling and peer-reviewed research to deliver independent, data-driven conclusions. Exponent also publishes technical papers and participates in industry committees to advance best practices in areas such as safety engineering, environmental health and materials performance.
David W. Corey serves as chairman, president and chief executive officer, a role he has held since 1998. Under his leadership, Exponent has emphasized rigorous scientific standards, collaborative problem-solving and client service excellence. The company’s management team continues to invest in talent development, laboratory capabilities and data-analytics platforms, positioning Exponent to address emerging challenges in industries ranging from aerospace and automotive to food safety and consumer electronics.