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During its nearly 60 years of operation, Southwest Research Institute has grown from a single building to almost 100 major facilities exceeding two million square feet of laboratories, workshops, test facilities, and offices. SwRI is located on more than 1,200 acres within the city limits of San Antonio. Originally ranchland, much of the Institute's grounds is maintained in its native state. Staff and visitors often see deer, roadrunners, wild turkeys, jackrabbits, rattlesnakes, and other animals native to South Texas. More than 3,000 scientists, engineers, and support staff work in modern facilities using state-of-the-art equipment. Technical capabilities are augmented by a video teleconference center and by the Thomas Baker Slick Memorial Library, which houses more than 60,000 books, 365,000 volumes of periodicals, and 4,000 electronic scientific and technical resources. SwRI supports its employees and their families with a wide range of services and recreational facilities. These include recreational sports facilities, social events, and a full-service credit union. SwRI employees hold excellent qualifications, combined with a keen understanding of the applied research and development process and the responsibilities of client service. These strengths have contributed to Southwest Research Institute's national and international accomplishments.
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Army breaks ground on vehicle laboratory
The Army contracted Texas-based Southwest Research Institute to provide engineering support for the new Tank Automotive Research Development and Engineering Center. The new 30,000-square-foot facility, called the Ground Systems Power and Energy Laboratory, will support the testing of military ground vehicles from light transports to heavy combat vehicles. "GSPEL's primary...
SwRI Receives $1.3 Million Grant for Chemical Weapon Antidote Development
SAN ANTONIO -- Southwest Research Institute has been awarded a one-year, $1.3-million grant by the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command to develop and test nerve agent antidote formulations that can be administered as an intramuscular injection. Chemical warfare agents attack the central nervous system inhibiting acetocholinesterase AChE...
SwRI Initiates Diesel Emissions Accelerated Aging Cycle Consortium
SAN ANTONIO -- Southwest Research Institute SwRI will launch a cooperative research program this June to develop accelerated aging procedures for diesel emission systems and components. The effort will seek to provide common procedures for use by industry in general, and to potentially simplify certification procedures required to sell diesel-powered...
SwRI Benchmarking Program Evaluates Four 2007 Model Year Diesel Engines
SAN ANTONIO -- Southwest Research Institute is evaluating four new engines for the Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine Benchmarking program, focusing on the engine performance and fuel consumption associated with new exhaust emissions control technologies. Manufacturers developed new control technologies, which uses the ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel now available nationwide, to meet 2007...
SwRI Software Group Earns Level 5 Capability Maturity Model Integration Rating
SAN ANTONIO -- The Systems and Software Engineering Organization and the Embedded Systems and High Reliability Software Section at Southwest Research Institute SwRI have earned the highest possible rating for systems and software process improvement as defined by the nationally recognized Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. In...
SwRI Expands International Collaboration on Autonomous Vehicle Technology
SAN ANTONIO -- Southwest Research Institute[R] SwRI is joining forces with the Association pour la Recherche et le Developpement des Methodes et Processus Industriels ARMINES of France to enhance the state of the art in the field of road automation. The collaboration will address sensors, vehicle controls, robotics and pathway...
US Hybrid Licenses the Patented PECOS Parallel Hybrid Powertrain Design from Southwest Research Institute
NEW YORK -- US Hybrid Corporation announced today that it has received a license to use and commercialize the Southwest Research Institute's SwRI patented PECOS Parallel Hybrid Electric Combination of Speeds parallel hybrid drive system. The PECOS system offers a unique parallel/series hybrid solution utilizing a planetary system and is...
This Important Book Provides a Comprehensive Analysis of the Range Of Techniques for Corrosion Monitoring
DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c82099) has announced the addition of Techniques For Corrosion Monitoring to their offering. - provides a comprehensive analysis of the range of techniques for corrosion monitoring - specific case studies are included to highlight the main issues - a valuable reference...
This Important Book Provides a Comprehensive Analysis of the Range Of Techniques for Corrosion Monitoring.
M2 PRESSWIRE-7 February 2008-Research and Markets: This Important Book Provides a Comprehensive Analysis of the Range Of Techniques for Corrosion MonitoringC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:08022008 Dublin - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c82102) has announced the addition of Techniques For...
Southwest Research Institute
Edgar B. Bowles Jr. has been promoted to director of the Fluids Engineering Department in the Mechanical and Materials Engineering Division at Southwest Research Institute. Bowles joined the SwRI staff in 1978. His technical interests are fluid dynamics and heat transfer with an emphasis on services for the oil and...
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