Finding the Root Cause. Delivering Clear Solutions.
Independent failure analysis, materials identification, forensic chemistry, and technical consulting for teams that need evidence based answers.
The right technique for the right question.
ClearRoot emphasizes problem solving and interpretation, not equipment driven testing.
Core services built around root cause clarity.
Each service is structured to keep the page concise, readable, and consulting focused instead of technical document heavy.
Polymer Failure Analysis
Identify Why Materials Fail. When a component cracks, delaminates, degrades, or fails unexpectedly, understanding the root cause is critical to preventing recurrence.
- Adhesive and bond line failures
- Elastomer cracking and degradation
- Plastic component failures
- Coating and surface failures
- Environmental stress cracking
Deliverables
- Root cause determination
- Failure mechanism identification
- Corrective action recommendations
- Technical reporting and data interpretation
Materials Identification & Characterization
Understand what a material is and how it performs. Evaluate unknown materials, verify supplier compliance, or benchmark a competitive product.
- Unknown polymer identification
- Material verification
- Competitive product analysis
- Product benchmarking
- Material comparison studies
Contamination & Forensic Chemistry
Solve complex chemical and manufacturing problems. Identify residues, foreign materials, contamination events, and chemical incompatibility issues.
- Manufacturing contamination
- Foreign material identification
- Surface residue analysis
- Product discoloration
- Chemical incompatibility issues
Not sure which service fits your needs?
Book a free 30-minute consultation and ClearRoot can help identify the right investigation path before unnecessary testing is ordered.
A visual investigation workflow.
Define the Problem
Clarify the failure mode, business impact, history, constraints, and question that needs to be answered.
Investigate the Evidence
Review samples, documentation, process inputs, field conditions, and the right analytical data.
Analyze the Data
Connect observations to mechanisms so findings are technically sound and decision ready.
Deliver Clear Solutions
Provide practical recommendations that engineering, quality, legal, or leadership teams can act on.
Expert support without laboratory bias.
Independent Analytical Testing Support
Support in selecting analytical methods, coordinating lab testing, and interpreting results so clients receive meaningful answers rather than unnecessary data.
- Test plan development
- Laboratory selection
- Data interpretation
- Technical review
- Independent second opinions
Technical Consulting
On demand technical support for organizations facing material related design, manufacturing, quality, or reliability challenges.
- Material selection
- Supplier change evaluations
- Manufacturing troubleshooting
- Product development support
- Reliability improvement initiatives
The Right Technique for the Right Question.
ClearRoot Materials selects analytical techniques based on the problem being solved, not the equipment available. Through a network of accredited laboratory partners, ClearRoot accesses advanced analytical capabilities and provides independent interpretation.
FTIR
Material identification
Py GC/MS
Chemical composition
DSC
Thermal properties
TGA
Composition analysis
DMA
Mechanical performance
SEM/EDS
Failure surface analysis
Microscopy
Defect investigation
Mechanical Testing
Performance validation
ClearRoot Materials does not own laboratory equipment.
This allows analytical techniques to be selected solely based on the needs of the investigation, ensuring clients receive only the testing required to answer the question at hand.
Focused expertise across technical industries.
Industrial Manufacturing
Consumer Products
Electronics
Medical Devices
Transportation
Need an independent technical assessment?
Share the challenge and ClearRoot will help define the most practical investigation path.