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Paragon Polymer Consulting is located in Mooresville, North Carolina, approximately 30 miles north of Charlotte. We are dedicated to unmatched excellence in failure analysis, investigative chemistry, material testing, and expert witnessing for metals, polymers, and composites. With nearly 20 years of investigative experience, the staff at Paragon Polymer Consulting, LLC is uniquely positioned to help clients resolve the most challenging performance and processing issues related to materials and finished components. Mission: Through cost-effective analytical testing and consulting, we help clients improve product quality, resolve manufacturing challenges, and gain improved understanding of potential failure mechanisms that may affect product performance, risk exposure, and/or profitability. When necessary, we also provide expert testimony for product liability litigation. Services include: • Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) • Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) • Fractography • Metallography • Stereomicroscopy with digital imaging • Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometry (FTIR) • Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) • Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrometry (ICP) • Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry • Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) • Surface Chemistry Analysis • Molecular Weight Determination • Alloy Chemistry Determination • Microbiologically-Induced Material Degradation Analyses • Hardness Testing for Metals and Polymers • Rubber Analyses