Exponent is a science and engineering consulting firm that provides specialized technical expertise to help clients solve complex problems across failure analysis, product development, safety evaluation, regulatory strategy, and litigation support. The company draws on a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, physicians, and consultants organized into 17 specialized practices spanning fields such as biomechanics, civil engineering, materials science, environmental sciences, and health sciences. Exponent serves a diverse client base—including large corporations, law firms, insurance companies, and government agencies across industries such as consumer products, energy, transportation, and chemicals—primarily through hourly engagements billed at rates varying by professional expertise, along with fixed-price projects, and competes on technical capability, service breadth, reputation, and regulatory expertise in a fragmented market.