Southwest Research Institute

We specialize in research and development, offering top-notch services to both government and industry clients. Our diverse team structure enables us to quickly form groups of experts to address challenges from various perspectives. We strive to push the limits of science and technology, creating groundbreaking solutions that enhance health and safety. Since our founding in 1947 as a nonprofit, our mission has been to serve the public good and improve the well-being of people. As a contract R&D organization, we are always ready to assist you when needed.

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AIChE Virtual Spring Meeting & 16th Global Congress on Process Safety

2 weeks ago | swri.org | Michael E. Hartmann

SwRI will be exhibiting at the AIChE Annual Meeting. We specialize in many areas of research, including chemical engineering.
Gas Machinery Conference

3 weeks ago | swri.org | Ben White

SwRI will be exhibiting at the Gas Machinery Conference, booth no. 821. For more information, please contact Ben White.
Space Conference

Mar 22, 2025 | swri.org | John Turner |Scott Sutherland

SwRI will be exhibiting at Space Conference. For more information, contact John Turner or Scott Sutherland.
Texas Regional Robotics Symposium

Feb 4, 2025 | swri.org | Paul Evans

The Texas Regional Robotics Symposium (TEROS) aims to bring together Texas robotics researchers. TEROS is a one-day event with research talks, poster presentations, and social activities. The goal of TEROS is to share exciting ideas and build new connections in the robotics research community in Texas.
Microencapsulation Industrial Convention

Jan 28, 2025 | swri.org | James Oxley

SwRI will be exhibiting at the 27th Microencapsulation Industrial Symposium. Microencapsulation is a common technology used to introduce controlled release properties into a variety of products, from pharmaceuticals to industrial applications. An overview of common processes will be presented as an introduction to the field of microencapsulation, along with the current gaps and challenges.
Harnessing Hydrogen

Nov 6, 2024 | swri.org | Ryan Williams

Advanced science. Applied technology. Combatting a Warming Climate with ICEIn 2024, extreme weather including deadly heat, flooding, and hurricanes continues to raise alarms about the broader implications associated with rising global temperatures. With 196 nations now party to the Paris Agreement, which seeks to limit global temperature rise to less than 2 degrees, the resolve to combat climate change has never been stronger.
Introduction to Microencapsulation

Oct 22, 2024 | swri.org | James Oxley

Course OverviewSwRI is hosting an Introduction to Microencapsulation two-and-a-half-day workshop. This workshop will introduce participants to microencapsulation and nanoencapsulation. Major common encapsulation techniques and formulations will be presented, along with examples, equipment, strengths, weaknesses, and state of the art. Additional aspects of encapsulation to be discussed include materials, process scale, and application examples.
Introduction to Pharmaceutical Development

Sep 20, 2024 | swri.org | James Oxley

Course OverviewSwRI is hosting an Introduction to Pharmaceutical Development in-person 2-day workshop at our site in San Antonio, TX, USA. The workshop will introduce participants to a variety of topics starting with the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) and finishing with regulatory approval. Workshop content is structured to walk participants through the process of selecting an API, synthesizing the API, formulation, analysis, testing (e.g. clinical trials), and regulatory support.
SwRI awarded $35.7 million to support cryptologic systems for U.S. Navy

Jul 30, 2024 | swri.org | Lisa Peña

Advanced science. Applied technology. HomeNewsroomPress ReleasesSwRI awarded $35.7 million to support cryptologic systems for U.S. Navy July 31, 2024 — Southwest Research Institute will provide engineering and equipment support for advanced cryptologic technology for shipboard and airborne platforms as part of a $35.7 million contract with the U.S. Navy.
Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (H2-ICE) Consortium

May 17, 2024 | swri.org | Ryan Williams

Advanced science. Applied technology. The massive challenge of decarbonizing the transportation industry has inspired renewed interest in hydrogen combustion in parallel with the development of battery electric and fuel cell vehicles. Conventional internal combustion engines that run on gasoline, diesel and natural gas can be adapted to run on hydrogen fuel, which has the potential to reduce tailpipe CO2 emissions by over 99%.