- Cracking within automotive cooling system connectors through molecular degradation associated with material deficiencies
- Rupture of implantable medical devices associated with excess interference stress from design Leakage of engine fuel filters because of inadequate welding parameters
- Cracking within water distribution tubing through ultraviolet (UV) degradation associated with unanticipated sunlight exposure
- Discoloration of an appliance housing during engineering evaluations because of excessive exposure
- Catastrophic failure of a silicone rubber hose through chemical attack associated with exposure to an unauthorized chemical cleaner
- Severe brittle cracking within a hand held electronic device associated with a combination of molecular degradation during molding and poor material selection