A Microscopical Approach to Problem Solving in Law and Industry
On monday, November 18th, 2024, Microtrace Senior Research Microscopist Christopher Palenik, Ph.D. presented “A Microscopical Approach to Problem Solving in Law and Industry” to the Eastern Analytical Symposium (EAS). Using case studies and other practical examples, Dr. Palenik demonstrated the importance of a detailed, scientific examination that can establish factual details for the investigation of consumer complaints, tampering, counterfeiting, and failure issues.
EAS runs from November 18-20, 2024 at the Crowne Plaza Princeton Conference Center in Plainsboro, NJ.
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Abstract
Palenik, Christopher “A Microscopical Approach to Problem Solving in Law and Industry”
The concept of a forensic science investigation has evolved from an application of science to purely legal matters to a wide range of other disciplines. For example, numerous food, pharmaceutical and manufacturing companies have forensic departments (in name or intent) dedicated to the investigation of problematic issues that involve tampering, counterfeiting, consumer complaints, and failure issues. The sophistication of such investigations, which are often not subject to immediate legal considerations, can vary dramatically. Many investigations begin…and end…with subjective determinations made by non-technical personnel. For example, we have experienced call center representatives in the food industry that not only arrange for the retrieval of a consumer complaint sample but who also receive, handle, and
even examine returned samples to make a determination as to the validity of a claim. There are many instances where a more detailed, scientific examination can establish factual details on a timeline of hours to days. Examples of different case studies aim to illustrate the ways in which a detailed microanalytical investigation can provide manufacturers in various industries with the factual information needed to make critical decisions that may impact responses to consumers and social media posts,
the release or recall of product, or production problems.
Eastern Analytical Symposium
The Eastern Analytical Symposium and Exposition (EAS) is held each year to provide professional scientists and students continuing education in the analytical and allied sciences through the presentation of symposia of papers, workshops, and short courses. An exposition of apparatus and supplies allied to these sciences is held concurrently with the symposia.
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