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

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Expanding Capabilities

World-class Metering Research Facility at SwRI expands capabilities to support hydrogen research and testing

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Automating Control System Calibration

SwRI develops method to calibrate control systems for heavy-duty diesel truck emissions using machine learning

Advancing Cell Production

Using SwRI-developed bioreactor, researchers produce iPSCs made from adult cells that offer an alternative to embryonic stem cells

Single-use 3D bioreactor equipment

Technology Today Magazine

A decade of drug discovery with Rhodium, mapping the Sun with SwRI-developed instruments, and cool battery technology in the fall issue

Go to Technology Today Magazine Fall 2025 issue

Technology Today Podcast

SwRI wins two 2025 R&D 100 awards with the development of novel technologies

Copeland / GM

Assessing Reliability

SwRI taps into aging aircraft expertise to evaluate F-16 landing gear components for U.S. Air Force

Go to SwRI press release: SwRI receives $9.9 million contract to assess reliability of F-16 landing gear components

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

Go to SwRI video: Top 10 Accomplishments of 2024

Go to SwRI video Detection Tracking Objects

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

Go to SwRI video: Top 10 Accomplishments of 2024

Courses & Workshops

Field Services: Pulsation and Vibration Problem Solving for All Applications
Join us for a free webinar hosted by Nathan Poerner.
Introduction to Propulsion Simulation Using NPSS - Winter Short Course
SwRI is hosting Introduction to Propulsion Simulation Using NPSS courses.
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.
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
Manufacturing Supervisor Certification Program
Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC), a program of SwRI, is hosting a Manufacturing Supervisor Certification… more
Pulsations & Vibrations: Analysis and Testing Training Course
SwRI is hosting a Pulsations & Vibrations: Analysis and Testing Training Course. This course offers hands-on… more
Introduction to Propulsion Simulation Using NPSS - Spring Short Course
SwRI is hosting an NPSS Annual Training Course.
Lean Manufacturing Certification Program
Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC), a program of SwRI, is partnering with SAMA to host a Lean Manufacturing… more