About SwRI

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is an independent, nonprofit applied research and development organization. The staff of more than 3,300 specializes in the creation and transfer of technology in engineering and the physical sciences. The Institute occupies more than 1,200 acres in San Antonio, Texas, and provides nearly 2 million square feet of laboratories, test facilities, workshops and offices. SwRI's total revenue for fiscal year 2008 was $563 million. 

SwRI's Mission: 

Benefiting government, industry and the public through innovative science and technology.

Research areas include:

• Aerospace Electronics and Information Technology

• Applied Physics

• Automation and Data Systems

• Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

• Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research

• Fuels and Lubricants Research

• Geosciences and Engineering

• Mechanical and Materials Engineering  

• Signal Exploitation and Geolocation 

• Space Science and Engineering

• Training, Simulation, and Performance Improvement

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July 02, 2009