Expert assessments

Technical expertise is needed when a situation calls for an independent competent and fact-based assessment. Whether you are dealing with a machine failure, a structural breakage, a safety concern or a conformity assessment, a technical expert review helps you understand what is really happening, why it happened and which steps make sense going forward. This is not a collection of assumptions. It is a systematic analysis designed to bring clarity and confidence when there are more questions than answers. At Revismo we treat technical expertise as a practical tool that helps companies make informed decisions, reduce risk and move forward with certainty.

What is technical expertise and when is it needed?

Technical expertise is an independent assessment of the condition safety and compliance of a device machine structure or product. It is often required when a failure or breakage has occurred, when a new solution needs reliability validation or when CE conformity and compliance with standards must be evaluated. A device expertise review is also relevant when the suitability or safety of a product in use has been questioned. The goal is to answer a simple but critical question: is the solution safe, reliable and compliant and if not then why.

What questions can technical expertise help answer?

Technical expertise evaluates a product or device from multiple angles. A product expertise review can help answer questions such as whether the structure has sufficient strength, whether materials are appropriate, whether the operating cycle is logical and safe and whether the documentation matches the real product and its use. It can also reveal design or manufacturing errors, inadequate safety measures or cases where the device is operating outside its intended limits. Conformity assessment also plays an important role especially when it is necessary to determine whether a product meets applicable standards and directives and whether the documentation supporting CE marking is justified.

How are failures identified and how are likely causes determined?

Failure identification starts with facts rather than assumptions. During the expert review we analyse how and under what conditions the failure occurred, how the device was used and whether there were deviations from normal operating conditions. Causes are often multi-layered such as structural weakness, incorrect material selection, insufficient maintenance, unclear user instructions or an unexpected load case. When needed we support the assessment with strength calculations, simulations or risk analyses to establish real cause and effect relationships rather than relying only on visual inspection.

What does the expertise process look like at Revismo?

The process begins with collecting information. We review existing drawings, models documentation and operating logic and map the usage environment. When required we conduct an on-site visit, take measurements and perform a visual assessment of criticality. We then carry out technical analysis that connects the structure, its usage and the applicable requirements. The outcome is a clear factual technical assessment with reasoned conclusions and recommendations. This document can be used for internal decision-making as well as for disputes insurance cases or proving compliance.

Why is an expert review by an experienced engineering consultancy valuable?

A professionally performed expert review helps prevent repeated mistakes, reduces liability risks and strengthens trust in the eyes of customers and partners. It gives confidence that decisions are based on knowledge rather than assumptions. Revismo expertise reviews are conducted by certified mechanical engineer Mirko Arras who has more than 12 years of experience as a chief engineer and who received the Engineer of the Year title from the Estonian Association of Engineers in 2023. This experience and systematic approach ensure that Revismo technical expertise is relevant, thorough and genuinely valuable. Get in touch with us and bring clarity facts and a solid engineering assessment to a complex situation.