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	SwRI has assembled a motorcycle development team to provide services ranging from concept design to durability testing.

To address increasing cost and performance demands while meeting stringent emissions requirements, small-engine manufacturers require leading-edge technology, particularly in high-speed engine and high-power density designs.

Small Engine Capabilities

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) designs and develops stationary and vehicle powertrains for motorcycle, utility, and recreational vehicle applications from concept design to production validation. The SwRI Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research Division achieved certification to ISO 9001, ensuring compliance with stringent quality control procedures in design, development, and research.

Small Engine Development Group

SwRI has assembled a focused small-engine development group to provide services ranging from concept design to durability testing. This dedicated team of enthusiasts assist motorcycle, recreational vehicle, and small engine manufacturers in their efforts to produce world-class products. The Institute offers a wide variety of services, including:

• Engine design and development

• Engine control development

• Transmission design and testing

• Engine testing

• Vehicle benchmarking

• Engine benchmarking

• Performance development

• Laboratory and dynamometer testing

• Emissions testing and reduction

• Noise and vibration testing

More than 80% of SwRI’s revenue is from repeat business, which indicates our ability to meet or exceed our clients’ needs.

For more information about small engine technology capabilities at SwRI or how you can contract with SwRI, please contact Franz Laimboeck at flaimboeck@swri.org or (210) 522-2352.
 

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Southwest Research Institute® (SwRI®), headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, is a multidisciplinary, independent, nonprofit, applied engineering and physical sciences research and development organization with 11 technical divisions.

April 28, 2009