Senior Materials Engineer Joins ESI
Engineering Systems Inc. (ESI) is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Dale B. Edwards, materials
engineer and Senior Consultant, to the company's Aurora, Illinois office staff. Prior to joining ESI, Mr.
Edwards had more than 25 years experience with Bodycote Broutman, Inc. as a Senior Consultant and Vice
President.
"We're extremely pleased Dale decided to join ESI" states Nelson Koopman, President and Chief Operating
Officer. "He will be a great addition to our Materials engineering strength at ESI, one of our founding
disciplines."
Mr. Edwards is a licensed Professional Engineer and has prior experience in testing and analysis of plastic and
composite materials, consulting and laboratory management. His expertise includes failure analysis and
testing of plastics, creep and stress rupture testing for design, mechanical testing, and environmental effects.
The types of industries Mr. Edwards is typically involved in include resin companies, pipe manufacturers, gas
and water utilities, contractors, medical device manufacturers, aerospace companies, and automotive
suppliers. Through the years, his clients have ranged from small independent businesses to major corporations.
Mr. Edwards has several publications and currently teaches an annual Plastic Failure Analysis Workshop, a
course co-sponsored by The Society for Plastics Engineers (SPE). He has also been asked to present several
times at The Medical Design and Manufacturing Conference, specifically on medical devices, and can be
contacted to provide a seminar for your staff or company.
