Knott Laboratory provides forensic engineering and animation, Civil & Structural, and Fire & Explosion Investigation services to reconstruct accidents.


3D Modeling

Building a digital version of a three-dimensional object to scale.


We have built models of automobiles, construction vehicles, forklifts, cranes, complex machinery and individual mechanical components. We specialize in converting two-dimensional technical drawings, photographs and sketches into accurate digital 3D models.

Knott Laboratory has published several technical papers detailing this technique, including “Forensic Engineering Use of Computer Animations and Graphics” by Richard Ziernicki, Ph.D., P.E.

View Samples of our Work

Since 1982, Knott Laboratory has been providing comprehensive forensic engineering and computer animation services to reconstruct accidents.

High Profile Cases

Knott Laboratory has become the leader in forensic engineering and computer animation by investigating high profile cases and conveying our analysis effectively during litigation.

Experts in the Field

Our forensic engineers are experts in accident reconstruction, failure analysis and cause & origin. Our forensic engineers work directly with our in-house animation department to create state-of-the-art forensic animations for use in court, arbitration, mediation or settlement negotiations.

Scott Fronapfel

Forensic Visualization Expert

(303) 925-1900
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David Ridder, B.F.A.

Forensic Visualization Expert

(303) 925-1900

Taylor D. Spiegelberg, B.F.A.

Visualization Manager

(303) 925-1900

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