Services

Mecanica utilizes the latest in cutting edge tools, technologies and methodologies in the areas of accident reconstruction and Event Data Recorders for documenting and analyzing accidents and related EDR data. The company also communicates its analysis and findings clearly and concisely to its clients.

Mecanica Scientific Services Corporation is proud to be one of only two authorized service providers of forensic data imaging services of heavy truck and bus “blackbox” or Heavy Vehicle Event Data Recorders for Volvo Trucks North America, Inc. and Mack Trucks, Inc.

Areas of Expertise








Accident Reconstruction & Analysis

ULNERABLE ROAD USERS – PEDESTRIAN // BICYCLE // MOTO-SCOOTER // MOTORCYCLE

AUTOMOBILE // TRUCK // BUS

  • + Advanced accident scene documentation by FAA 107 licensed drone operations, FARO high definition 3D scanner, HD video capture, professional quality high resolution digital photography
  • + Aerial Photography
  • + Weather conditions documentation, research
  • + Accident history research (SWITRS)
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Passenger Vehicle Inspections

  • + Crush measurements by FARO 3D scanner
  • + Rollover damage, scratch direction documentation
  • + Light bulb filament analysis
  • + Tire inspections
  • + Mechanical Inspections
    • – Drivetrain
    • – Electronics Diagnostics documentation
    • – Steering
    • – Brakes
    • – Suspension
  • + Occupant Restraints Inspection & Documentation
    • – Seatbelts
    • – Airbags
    • – Seat inspections
  • + Electronic data inspection
    • – Event Data Recorders (EDR)
    • – On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) Diagnostics/Configuration System Documentation

Commercial Truck & Bus Vehicle Inspections

  • + Crush measurements by FARO 3D scanner
  • + Rollover damage, scratch direction documentation
  • + Light bulb filament analysis
  • + Tire inspections
  • + Mechanical Inspections
    • – Drivetrain
    • – Electronics Diagnostics documentation
    • – Steering
    • – Brakes
    • – Suspension
  • + Occupant Restraints Inspection & Documentation
    • – Seatbelts
    • – Airbags
    • – Seat inspections
  • + Electronic data inspection
    • – Heavy Vehicle Event Data Recorders (HVEDR)
    • – On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) Diagnostics/Configuration System Documentation
  • + Trailer and Payload Inspection
    • – Brakes
    • – Suspension System
    • – Load Securement
    • – Load Distribution
    • – Axle Configuration

Motorcycle Inspections

  • + Frame/fork deformation measurements
  • + Component failure documentation
  • + Contact points & abrasion direction documentation
  • + Light bulb filament analysis
  • + Riding Gear Inspections
    • – Helmet damage
    • – Jacket, pants, riding armor
    • – Helmet intercom & video systems
  • + Mechanical Inspections
    • – Drivetrain & gear position
    • – Axle alignment & drive chain lash documentation
    • – Steering assembly
    • – Upper & lower controls
    • – Brakes
    • – Suspension
    • – Tire & wheel inspections
    • – Aftermarket modifications
  • + Electronic data inspection
    • – Event Data Recorders
    • – Diagnostics/Configuration System Documentation
    • – Trip GPS loggers
    • – Aftermarket performance loggers

Passenger Vehicle Event Data Recorders (EDR)

[49 CFR Part 563, SAE J1698]

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  • + Data Access
    • – Engineering and Technical Specialists trained and experienced with the Bosch Crash Data Retrieval Tool (CDR Tool) that can access 98% of the U.S., Canadian and Mexican market vehicles
    • – In addition to the Bosch CDR Tool, our engineering and technical specialist are trained and experienced with the following EDR tools:
      • ○ Hyundai
      • ○ Kia
      • ○ Mitsubishi
      • ○ Subaru
      • ○ Tesla
    • – Mecanica’s Electronics lab is certified by the Institute for Printed Circuit Boards (IPC) 7711/7722c :
      • ○ Rework, Modification & Repair of Electronic Assemblies certified laboratory
    • – Airbag Control Module (ACM), Electronic Control Unit (ECU) circuit repairs, chip transfers
  • + Data Analysis
    • – Data analysis of data
    • – Comparison to traditional accident reconstruction methodologies

Heavy Vehicle Event Data Recorder (HVEDR)

[SAE J2728]

  • + Data Access
    • – Engineering and Technical Specialists trained and experienced with truck data recording functions including:
      • ○ Bendix Safety Systems
      • ○ Caterpillar
      • ○ Cummins
      • ○ Detroit Diesel
      • ○ International/Navistar
      • ○ Mack Trucks
      • ○ Mercedes-Benz
      • ○ Volvo Trucks
      • ○ WABCO Safety Systems
    • – Authorized Service Providers exclusively for access and analysis of HVEDR data for Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks, Inc. Mecanica’s Electronics lab is certified by the Institute for Printed Circuit Boards (IPC) 7711/7722c :
      • ○ Rework, Modification & Repair of Electronic Assemblies certified laboratory
    • – Electronic Control Unit (ECU) circuit repairs, chip transfers
  • + Data Analysis
    • – Data analysis of data
    • – Comparison to traditional accident reconstruction methodologies
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Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) & GPS Telematics

  • + Expertise in documenting and analyzing data from the newly required Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) as required by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Final Rule on Hours of Service (HOS), 49 CFR Parts 385, 386, 390, and 395
  • + Expertise in documenting and analyzing fleet tracking and telematics systems based on GPS data

Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Inspection

  • + CMVSS 121 – Airbrakes
    • – Air brake inspections and documentation
  • + Mecanica has the only mobile Performance Based Brake Tester (PBBT) east of the Mississippi. With the PBBT, we can measure and quantify the brake forces output of each brake on a commercial truck or bus equipped with air brakes; medium duty vehicles with full hydraulic, air-over-hydraulic or hydraulicy boosted brakes; and passenger vehicles with hydraulic brakes
  • + Engine inspections and tear downs
  • + Transmission inspections and tear downs
  • + Emissions systems
  • + Preventative maintenance analysis
  • + California BIT Inspections

Forensic Video Analysis & Simulations

  • + Accident reconstruction & collision simulation analysis using advanced simulation packages such as MATLAB, HVE/Simon, PC Crash
  • + Physics-based animation and visual productions of simulations
  • + 3D Scene & Vehicle Modeling
  • + 3D scaled printing of vehicles, accident scene
  • + Rapid prototyping and exemplar creation

Media examples for Video Analysis/Media

 

Meat Rendering Plant

 

Taylor-Dunn Accelerator Pedal

 

Taylor Palmdale (Union Pacific Case)

 

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