Exponent, Inc. is a leading nationwide engineering and scientific consulting firm dedicated to providing cost‐effective and innovative solutions to complex problems. Our multidisciplinary staff of engineers and scientists across 90 disciplines offers a wide range of testing and evaluation services to improve the durability, reliability, and performance of identification devices, cards, equipment, and processes. We offer testing and analysis services in the following areas:
- Smart Cards
- Independent Testing (Physical, Electrical, Interoperability)
- Design Analysis
- Reliability Studies
- Technology Evaluations
- Failure Analysis
- Fraud Detection
- Security Assessments (Anti-Tampering, Security Features, etc.)
- In-Depth Engineering Support
We perform similar testing and analyses in related areas such as:
- Biometrics
- Cyber Security
- Logical/Physical Access
- Near Field Communications (NFC)
We evaluate smartcards, e-Passports, machine readable travel documents (MRTD), phones, keyfobs, and other identification devices and associated equipment in accordance with FIPS201, ISO, ANSI, ICAO, and other relevant standards. Exponent is certified to ISO 9001.