Southwest Research Institute | R&D From Deep Sea to Deep Space

Advanced science. Applied technology.

Understanding Radiation at Uranus

SwRI scientists develop a new theory to explain high-radiation levels observed by Voyager 2 in 1986

Three graphs showing the intensity of the solar storm

Expanding Capabilities

SwRI upgrades and expands its High-Viscosity Flow Loop to test equipment to support the oil and gas industry

Two men working on the High-Viscosity Flow Loop

Making Connections

SwRI opens new laboratory to study connections between preplanetary evolution, planetary formation and chemical origins of planetary systems

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Studying Hydrogen-Fueled Engines

SwRI-developed testing methodology offers reliable tool to study stochastic pre-ignition in hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engines

Dr. Vickey Kalaskar in a test cell

Technology Today Podcast

How SwRI’s private, secure, high-velocity 5G network is advancing wireless technology

Identifying Vulnerabilities

SwRI staff identify a security vulnerability in EV charging protocol prompting the release of a security advisory related to ISO 15118

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Markets We Serve

Automotive & Transportation

Automotive & Transportation

Biomedical & Health

Biomedical & Health

Chemistry & Materials

Chemistry & Materials

Defense & Security

Defense & Security

Earth & Space

Electronics & Automation

Electronics & Automation

Energy & Environment

Energy & Environment

Manufacturing & Construction

Manufacturing & Construction

Videos

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Go to SwRI Technology Today Podcast #76: PUNCH: Imaging the Solar Wind

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Courses & Workshops

Developments in Non-Battery Grid-Scale Energy Storage Webinar
Join us for a free webinar hosted by Joshua Schmitt.
Pulsation Analysis – API 618 Requirements, Modifications to Legacy Units, Mixed Compression
Join us for a free webinar hosted by Eugene "Buddy" Broerman and Sarah Simons.
NPSS Introduction
Join us for a free webinar hosted by Brendan Nelson-Weiss.
Rotordynamics Fundamentals
Join us for a free webinar hosted by Aaron Rimpel.
Thermal Transient Modeling and Analysis
Join us for a free webinar hosted by John Klaerner.
Introduction to CFD for Turbomachinery
Join us for a free webinar hosted by Michael Marshall and Ellen Smith.
Penetration Mechanics Short Course
SwRI is hosting a Penetration Mechanics short course.
Supercritical CO2 Energy Technologies Symposium
SwRI will co-host the symposium to advance Supercritical Carbon Dioxide (sCO₂) power cycle technology.… more
Thermal Stress Analysis: Balancing Vibration, Thermal Growth, and Flange Loads
Join us for a free webinar hosted by Benjamin White.
Manufacturing Supervisor Certification Program
Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC), a program of SwRI, is hosting a Manufacturing Supervisor Certification… more
An Introduction to Torsional Analysis Webinar
Join us for a free webinar hosted by Chris Kulhanek.
Introduction to Additive Manufacturing in Turbomachinery Applications Webinar
Join us for a free webinar hosted by Nathan Andrews.
Pulsations & Vibrations: Analysis and Testing Training Course
SwRI is hosting a Pulsations & Vibrations: Analysis and Testing Training Course. This course offers hands-on… more
Gas Turbine RCFA
Join us for a free webinar hosted by John Macha, P.E. and Joseph Oh, Ph.D.
Introduction to Propulsion Simulation Using NPSS - Spring Short Course
SwRI is hosting an NPSS Annual Training Course.
Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Power Cycles
Join us for a free webinar hosted by Jason Wilkes, PhD.
Flow Induced Vibrations (FIV): Reducing the Impact on Piping Systems
Join us for a free webinar hosted by Sarah Simons.
Transient Hydraulic Modeling
Join us for a free webinar hosted by Adrian Alvarado.
Wet Gas Compression
Join us for a free webinar hosted by Kelsi Katcher.
Lean Manufacturing Certification Program
Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC), a program of SwRI, is hosting a Lean Manufacturing Certification… more