Adam Cardi
About Adam Cardi
Adam Cardi is a Senior Managing Engineer at Exponent, specializing in mechanical engineering and consulting on complex design and manufacturing issues. He holds a Ph.D. from Georgia Institute of Technology and has extensive experience in consumer products, construction equipment, and fluid handling systems.
Work at Exponent
Adam Cardi has been employed at Exponent as a Senior Managing Engineer since 2022, contributing to projects in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area. His role involves advising clients on complex issues related to design, manufacturing, product testing, and failure analysis. Cardi has also worked as a Senior Engineer and Managing Engineer at Exponent from 2009 to 2014 and 2017 to 2022, respectively. His experience encompasses consulting services in product recalls, defect litigation, and national defense.
Education and Expertise
Adam Cardi holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. He also earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution between 2005 and 2008, and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University from 2002 to 2005. His educational background supports his expertise in mechanical design, embedded software development, and simulation techniques.
Background
Before joining Exponent, Adam Cardi worked at the Georgia Institute of Technology as an Adjunct Instructor from 2016 to 2017 and as a Senior Research Engineer at the Georgia Tech Research Institute from 2015 to 2017. His research included mechanical design and precision alignment of high-power radar systems. Cardi has also developed robots in his home workshop, applying his knowledge in electrical design and motion control.
Achievements
Adam Cardi has worked on diverse projects involving consumer products, construction equipment, hydraulic systems, and fluid handling components. He has developed embedded software for six different microcontroller platforms and conducted research on modeling chatter in metal turning operations. His extensive knowledge of fabrication processes includes milling, turning, injection molding, welding, and waterjet, which enhances his ability to provide accurate solutions to client challenges.
Consulting and Investigations
In his role at Exponent, Adam Cardi performs investigations at industrial facilities related to workplace accidents and manufacturing line performance assessments. He utilizes simulation and experimental techniques to deliver timely solutions to client problems. Cardi facilitates knowledge transfer to help clients enhance their development pipelines and tackle future challenges, leveraging his experience with electromechanical systems for military applications.