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2008

Fully autonomous, driverless vehicles to be demonstrated at ITS World Congress
SwRI is coordinating, participating in the autonomous vehicle demonstrations
[Thursday, November 13, 2008]

SwRI plays significant role in 15th World Congress on ITS
Participation includes demonstrations, technical presentations, student essay contest sponsorship
[Thursday, November 13, 2008]

SwRI supports vehicle infrastructure integration demonstration at ITS World Congress
Vehicle Infrastructure Integration test bed to demo next-generation ITS technology
[Thursday, November 13, 2008]

SwRI, INRIA to demonstrate a cooperative vehicle-to-vehicle pedestrian safety system at ITS World Congress
Vehicle-to-vehicle communications, active safety system sensors can provide greater traffic awareness
[Thursday, November 13, 2008]

SwRI software group earns Level 5 Capability Maturity Model Integration rating
Model Integration rating Level 5 marks highest rating for systems, software process improvement
[Tuesday, April 08, 2008]

SwRI expands international collaboration on autonomous vehicle technology
Collaboration to enhance field of road automation
[Tuesday, April 01, 2008]

SwRI, TMAC offer “Lean Office” course March 10-12
Three day course provides techniques for managers, supervisors and administrators
[Thursday, February 21, 2008]

2007

SwRI signs international autonomous vehicle collaborative agreement
Collaboration with INRIA of France will advance autonomous vehicle technologies
[Thursday, September 13, 2007]

NASA robot uses SwRI-developed tools to sample life deep underwater
DEPTHX collects samples from world's deepest sinkhole
[Tuesday, August 14, 2007]

Underwater probe to explore Earth and possibly Jupiter’s moon
SwRI scientists are part of a NASA-funded team developing DEPTHX, an autonomous underwater probe
[Thursday, March 01, 2007]

2006

SwRI supports next phase of intelligent transportation technology
Institute will develop test methods for OmniAir DSRC certification program
[Tuesday, October 17, 2006]

2005

SwRI-designed tool gives F-16 wings a lift during maintenance
Ground crews can more easily remove and reattach F-16 wings
[Wednesday, October 19, 2005]

SwRI wins Air Force Materiel services contract
Institute to lead team of 25 companies through 2012
[Tuesday, July 05, 2005]

2004

SwRI wins award for 3-D measurement tool
R&D Magazine selected SwRI system as one of the top 100 technological achievements
[Monday, August 23, 2004]

SwRI, San Antonio EMS and U.S. Army studying early treatment alternatives for trauma patients
System to record vital signs and treatment after injury
[Monday, April 26, 2004]

SwRI named statewide integrator for Florida intelligent traffic systems
Institute will develop and deploy a standard, statewide software system
[Tuesday, January 13, 2004]

SwRI wins contract to redesign veterans' pharmacy system
Effort will re-engineer, rebuilt software and processes
[Friday, January 09, 2004]

2003

SwRI software group earns Level 3 software engineering maturity
Institute software process improvement recognized
[Thursday, May 15, 2003]

SwRI automated surveillance systems use machine intelligence to increase security effectiveness, alertness
Systems can analyze video feeds
[Friday, March 14, 2003]

2002

SwRI wins contract to provide software for veterans’ health care
$21.9 million contract for designing, building, and testing new software
[Tuesday, October 15, 2002]

SwRI wins contract for Statewide Intelligent Transportation Systems in Texas
SwRI will continue expanding ITS across state
[Monday, September 30, 2002]

SwRI optical system yields precise 3-D scans of very large, small surfaces
Innovative optical technique has capability to measure items in various sizes
[Tuesday, July 09, 2002]

SwRI expands international collaboration on autonomous vehicle technology
Collaboration to enhance field of road automation
[Monday, April 01, 2002]

SwRI provides Lean cost savings to A-10 program
Savings could total $5 million a year
[Thursday, March 28, 2002]

1999

SwRI to bring "lean" principles to military depots
USAF awards $5.7 million contract to SwRI
[Monday, November 22, 1999]

1998

SwRI’s Bioengineering Department receives ISO 9001 certification
Standards ensure quality for healthcare industry
[Wednesday, December 16, 1998]

SwRI selected for military Information Operations contract
Engineering services contract worth up to $48.5 million
[Monday, November 09, 1998]

SwRI software allows increased collaboration with remote sites
Java language makes multiple computer platforms possible
[Tuesday, September 01, 1998]

SwRI Electromagnetic Compatibility Research Section gains international accreditation
ISO 9002 and ISO/IEC Guide 25 standards met
[Monday, July 13, 1998]

1997

Added safety and convenience just down the road for San Antonio motorists
SwRI to develop six systems for the $13.5 million Model Deployment Initiative
[Friday, April 04, 1997]

1996

SwRI gives South Texas manufacturers a competitive edge
Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center offers industrial and manufacturing expertise
[Monday, November 25, 1996]

1995

SwRI nonthermal plasma reactor neutralizes harmful emissions
Experimental nonthermal plasma reactor neutralizes harmful emissions
[Monday, November 20, 1995]

 

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