At Engenium, we are dedicated to revolutionizing the way industry approaches product safety. Driven by a passion for practical science and a desire to solve problems through modern and innovative ideas, we strive to make a positive impact on the industry. We understand the challenges that industry faces in adapting and integrating modern technologies, and we are committed to being an agent of change by bringing cutting-edge scientific methods, data, and research to all aspects of consumer products.
Our mission is to modernize product safety by returning to first principles and rebuilding foundational knowledge, resulting in assessment methodology rooted in biomechanics and behavioral sciences. We believe that by taking a comprehensive approach and considering the user's physical capabilities and behavior, we can create safer products that are not only compliant but also user-friendly and accessible.
We pride ourselves on our ability to collaborate with clients to achieve their goals and make a real difference in the industry. By working together, we can affect safer product design and reduce incidents, injuries, and overall risk.
Aaron A. Cadotte
Founder & Managing Partner
Meet Aaron, the founder and managing partner of our organization. He is a true researcher at heart, with a deep passion for understanding the consumer product space. His expertise in data visualization, engineering, and research allows him to uncover hidden insights and trends that drive product development and improvements. He is an expert in identifying patterns and trends that are often overlooked, and he uses this knowledge to help organizations create products that are not only safe and compliant, but also user-friendly and accessible.
With his keen eye for detail and ability to understand complex data, Aaron is able to provide valuable insights and recommendations that can help organizations achieve their goals. He is not just a data analyst, but a problem solver that can help navigate the ever-changing consumer product space. He brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and a unique perspective that can help organizations make data-driven decisions.
Whether you're a small startup or a large corporation, Aaron is the perfect partner to help you achieve success in the consumer product space. His passion, expertise, and dedication to excellence make him an invaluable asset to any organization.
"The ability to do better is limited only by effort. Amazing innovation can come from the smallest of insights."
Our Network
Our network consists of subject matter experts, validated through results and driven by an exceptional quality of work.
Child Behavior Specialists
Our partnered specialists are highly skilled and experienced child behavior experts who have dedicated their careers to understanding and improving the experiences of children with consumer products. With decades of experience in the field, Engenium is able to leverage extensive knowledge of child development and the unique behaviors and needs of children at different stages of growth.
Advanced Robotics & Mechatronics
Engenium utilizes a trusted partner for more advanced robotic projects, specializing in the development of cutting-edge robotic systems and control algorithms. Through a deep understanding of the physical principles and mathematical models that govern the behavior of robotic systems, our partner is able to bring our innovative designs to life.
Speech Language Pathologists
The oral anatomy is complicated enough as it is, however from birth to toddlerhood, this space is constantly changing and developing. To better quantify child behavior, and to age grade food appropriateness, Engenium leverages the knowledge of feeding and swallowing experts.
Medical Experts
Injury data and hazard modeling is inherently retrospective. Working with medical experts in fields such as otolaryngology and pulmonology allow Engenium to validate hazard models to be proactive. Beyond, our network is vast and is currently publishing the next standard of care. Being at the center of this relationship allows Engenium to leverage this information for you in a way that will keep you ahead of the curve, and ultimately, managing risk proactively.
Statisticians
“All models are wrong, but some are useful,” is a phrase popularized by famed statistician George Box. Most of the work done at Engenium can be done in house, but if you know enough about mathematics and statistics, you also know when to quit and ask for help. Our network is rich with statisticians that understand design of experiments, medical device qualification, and the most practical of product sampling techniques. If we can’t do it, we know someone who can!
Liability and Legal Liaisons
The industry of consumer goods is unlike any other. Products enter the market differently than food or medical devices. The waters are often murky, ever changing, and although we have seen our fare share of liabilities in our time, it’s best to talk to qualified professionals. Allow us to connect you to one of the best product liability lawyers in your region.