SwRI has won 52 R&D 100 Awards since 1971, which recognize the 100 most significant technical product innovations of the year.

R&D 100 Awards

SwRI has collaborated with NASA on various space exploration missions and projects.

NASA

SwRI has worked with the U.S. Department of Energy on energy research and development projects.

U.S. Department of Energy

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is an independent, nonprofit research and development organization based in San Antonio, Texas. Founded in 1947, SwRI is one of the oldest and largest independent, nonprofit, applied research and development organizations in the United States.

SwRI's headquarters and main campus are located in San Antonio, Texas, spanning over 1,200 acres and housing numerous laboratories and facilities.

Headquarters and Main Campus

SwRI has an office in Boulder, Colorado, focused on space science and engineering research.

Boulder Office

This division conducts research and development in areas such as materials characterization, failure analysis, structural mechanics, and nondestructive evaluation. It has contributed to various industries, including aerospace, energy, and transportation.

Mechanical and Materials Engineering Division

SwRI conducts contract research and development work for government agencies and private industry.

Contract Research

SwRI invests in internal research and development projects using a portion of its revenue.

Internal Research and Development

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Southwest Research Institute

SwRI has won 52 R&D 100 Awards since 1971, recognizing the 100 most significant technical product innovations of the year.

LLNL researchers have received numerous R&D 100 Awards, which are awarded annually for the 100 most innovative technologies of the year.

LLNL is managed and operated by Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC, a partnership that includes the University of California.

University of California

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), a federal research facility founded in 1952 in Livermore, California, is primarily funded by the US Department of Energy. LLNL focuses on national security, energy, and biomedical research.

The world's largest and most energetic laser system, designed to achieve fusion ignition and energy gain in the laboratory.

National Ignition Facility (NIF)

The NIF is a large laser-based inertial confinement fusion research device, designed to study the behavior of matter under extreme temperatures and pressures. It is the world's largest and most energetic laser system.

A program aimed at ensuring the safety, security, and reliability of the United States' aging nuclear weapons stockpile without the need for full-scale nuclear testing.

Stockpile Stewardship Program

LLNL is primarily funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and its National Nuclear Security Administration.

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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Several LLNL researchers have been awarded Nobel Prizes for their scientific contributions.

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

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