Southwest Research Institute
Southwest Research Institute offers multidisciplinary research and testing services across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, biomedical, and environmental sectors.
Services
Southwest Research Institute provides multidisciplinary fire and explosion testing and research services. Their services span a wide range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, fuels and lubricants, and locomotive. They offer comprehensive emissions system analyses and testing of engines and emissions components, along with environmental compliance services, nuclear fuel cycle evaluations, and chemical testing and analysis. Additionally, they provide drug and biologic discovery through early clinical development with a fully integrated pharmaceutical development capability.
Research and Development
Southwest Research Institute conducts extensive research and development across various fields. This includes biomedical devices, computational biomedicine, food safety, and pharmaceutical development. In the energy sector, they support machinery clients with advanced engineering programs. They manage internal research and development programs to advance innovative, unproven concepts and also conduct research and development in intelligent systems, mechanical engineering, and powertrain engineering.
Aerospace and Defense
The Institute specializes in modernizing and overhauling aging electronic and aerospace systems. They develop advanced capabilities for UAV, UAS, and drone technology used by defense clients. Additionally, they provide world-class aerospace and aircraft solutions, including structural design and testing. The development of software and integrated solutions also supports the aviation and space industries with multiple software laboratories dedicated to these sectors.
Software Development and Integration
Southwest Research Institute develops software for a broad spectrum of industries, emphasizing solutions integration, evaluation, and process improvement for electronics, hardware, and networks. They offer extensive systems and software development specifically for the automotive, aviation, space, defense, and electronics industries. Their teams work within multiple software laboratories to deliver cutting-edge technologies tailored to industry needs.
Collaborative R&D Programs
The Institute manages collaborative programs that enable clients to pool their R&D dollars for pre-competitive research. These programs are designed to facilitate shared advancements in various technical fields, encouraging innovation and efficiency. By leveraging combined resources and expertise, the collaborative R&D programs help clients achieve significant advancements while minimizing individual investment risks.