AKE recently welcomed students from Shadow Ridge High School to our laboratory for a Bridge Testing Competition, giving them an opportunity to see engineering concepts applied in a real-world setting....
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Next-Generation Vehicle Data Technology Improves Accident Investigation and Driver Behavior Analysis
Emerging technology allows investigators to recover critical vehicle data more easily and without damaging components, helping engineers, attorneys, and insurers better understand driver behavior and collision events. PHOENIX, Ariz....
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Originally constructed in the 1920s, this Downtown Phoenix estate has become a thoughtfully revitalized registered historic landmark residence in the Los Olivos historic district. Between 2018 and 2022, new detached buildings were added to the property, the garage was converted to livable space, an addition was constructed on the main home, and the original home underwent a significant renovation/remodel. The…
Celebratory Event Includes Surprise Tribute Video and Leadership Transition Announcement Augspurger Komm Engineering, Inc. (AKE) proudly marks its 50th anniversary, celebrating five decades of trusted forensic engineering and expert witness services, and technical reliability. The milestone also represents a new chapter for the firm, as longtime President David Komm retires and leadership transitions to Joe Zbick, PE and Todd Springer,…
Rolling gates are commonly used for vehicle entrances in various venues, such as industrial or multifamily developments across the U.S. Typically, they are built of steel, about 7 feet high and can span 20 feet (to accommodate vehicles going both directions). Their size and weight pose a considerable and recognized hazard should the gate fall over. The gates are mounted…
Augspurger Komm Engineering & President David Komm Recognizing its 50-year anniversary in 2025, Augspurger Komm Engineering (AKE) is a well-respected engineering firm based in Phoenix, Arizona that provides forensic engineering services and expert witness testimony nationwide. Some of the areas for which it is known include construction, biomechanics, human factors, accident reconstruction, roadway design, workplace safety, and civil and mechanical…
During the 2023-2024 school year, Augspurger Komm Engineering (AKE) Senior Consulting Engineer and parent Todd Springer presented to several classes at Fuller Elementary School in Tempe, AZ. His presentations relate to the theme of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, which fosters critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. The introduction and explanations of STEM topics in an elementary school…
Source: Arizona Memory Project When it comes to maintaining the integrity and character of historic buildings, experts must balance the preservation of its original design construction, and character with modern-day...
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Early education of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) careers is especially important to introduce during high school age, when students are in the mindset of choosing a career path to pursue. STEM education efforts can help young adults discover a strong passion for careers they wouldn’t have otherwise explored, igniting curiosity and promoting analytical skills. Augspurger Komm Engineering, Inc….
(Completed: 2019) Overview In late June of 2019, a quite ironic incident occurred in which a vehicle crashed into the building of Augspurger Komm Engineering, where forensic engineers often investigate these types of cases. Fortunately, the building was vacant on that clear Sunday morning around 6 a.m. when a sedan at normal speed took a dangerously wrong right-hand turn into…