Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is a nonprofit research and development organization that provides independent, premier services to government and industry clients. Founded in 1947, SwRI is committed to advancing science and technology to benefit humanity, focusing on innovative solutions that improve human health and safety. With a diverse range of technical divisions, SwRI addresses complex challenges in various fields including mechanical engineering, materials, aerospace, automotive, biomedical, and more.
Industries
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Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)
6220 Culebra Road, San Antonio, TX 78238-5166
Awards
Incapacitation Prediction for Readiness in Expeditionary Domains: an Integrated Computational Tool (I-PREDICT)
Incapacitation Prediction for Readiness in Expeditionary Domains: An Integrated Computational Tool (I_PREDICT) Thorax Model Prototype
Funding (ceiling)
$14,585,518.78
Award Year
2018
Automated Assessment of the Sustainment of Medical Skills
Funding (ceiling)
$999,981
Award Year
2023
Agile Medical Countermeasure Decision Support Tool (AMDST) Prototype
REMEDY (Risk Evaluation & Medical Decision Efficacy) Tool for Agile Medical Countermeasure Decision Support
Funding (ceiling)
$3,759,867.84
Award Year
2024
Biomanufacturing for Regenerative Medicine (Biomfg)
A Novel Perfusion-Based, Scalable, and Single-Use Cell Expansion Bioreator “ Advanced Development and Demonstration in a Clinical Cell Manufacturing Environment
Funding (ceiling)
$2,948,026.85
Award Year
2019
Patents
Lyophilized and stabilized live attenuated formulated vaccine against tularemia
2025-07-01 • US-12343431-B2
View DetailsSystem and method for comparing simulated environments for unmanned ground vehicle development and testing
2025-04-29 • US-12287633-B2
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Lyophilized and stabilized live attenuated formulated vaccine against tularemia
2025-07-01 • US-12343431-B2
View DetailsSystem and method for comparing simulated environments for unmanned ground vehicle development and testing
2025-04-29 • US-12287633-B2
View DetailsExpertise Areas
- Contract research and development
- Multidisciplinary program and project management
- Large-scale test facility operations and accreditation
- Rotordynamics, vibration and pulsation analysis
Key Technologies
- Computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
- Finite element analysis (FEA) for dynamics
- Numerical propulsion system simulation (NPSS)
- Rotordynamics and vibration modeling
Key People
Featured In Technology Showcase
Near Full-Body Finite Element Models to Assess Warfighter Injury Risk
Injury threats to the Warfighter will continue to evolve in future multi-domain operations. Advanced computational modeling provides a powerful approach to assess injury risk in Warfighters. SwRI has developed a computational model of the human body to, among other use cases, assess the injury risk of Behind Armor Blunt Trauma, which is a non-penetrating injury resulting from the rapid deformation of a Warfighter’s armor due to blast or blunt impact.
Novel 3D Printed, Single-Use, and Scalable Cell Expansion Bioreactor – Advanced Development and Demonstration in a Clinical Cell Manufacturing Environment
The SwRI® bioreactor is a 3D printed, single-use, and scalable cell manufacturing system that provides a large cell culture surface with a relatively small footprint.
News & Updates
A virtual workshop hosted by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on December 3-5, 2024.
A virtual webinar hosted by Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC) on December 10, 2024.
An event scheduled from January 20 to January 23, 2025.
An event scheduled from January 26 to January 30, 2025.
An online event scheduled for May 7, 2025.
SwRI will help NOAA predict geomagnetic storms and protect Earth assets.
A virtual workshop hosted by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on December 3-5, 2024.
A virtual webinar hosted by Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC) on December 10, 2024.
An event scheduled from January 20 to January 23, 2025.
An event scheduled from January 26 to January 30, 2025.
An online event scheduled for May 7, 2025.
SwRI will help NOAA predict geomagnetic storms and protect Earth assets.