The Mechanical and Materials Engineering Division is internationally recognized in its core programs of: engineering dynamics, structures, materials, and fluids systems. Our mission is to improve the safety, reliability, efficiency and life of new or existing mechanical components or systems for the economic benefit of our clients.

Robert Bass, Ph.D., Vice President
Danny M. Deffenbaugh, Assistant Vice President

• Engineering Dynamics Department
  
  • Computational Mechanics
  • Ballistics and Explosives Engineering
  • Ballistics and Explosives Range
    
    
• Structural and Mechanical Engineering Department
  
  • Aerospace Structures
  • Test and Evaluation
  • Marine Structures and Engineering
  • Product Assurance
  • Dynamics, Acoustics and Reliability Engineering
  • Aviation Systems Engineering
    
    
• Materials Engineering Department
  
  • Mechanics and Materials
  • Surface Engineering and Materials Chemistry
  • Materials Performance and Characterization
    
    
• Fluids Engineering Department
  
  • Fluid Systems and Engineering
  • Flow Measurement
  • Multiphase Flow
  • Plant Engineering Services 
  • Rotating Machinery
     

• Sensor Systems and Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technology Department
  

  • Nondestructive Evaluation Engineering Applications
  • Sensors and Sensor Systems
  • Process Monitoring Technology

For information on mechanical and materials engineering services and software, visit our website at mechmatserv.swri.org.

Division Publications

• Brochures
• Technical papers presented
• Technical publications
• Technology Today articles and other technical papers

News Releases

• Walker named Institute scientist at Southwest Research Institute
  Dr. James D. Walker achieves highest SwRI technical position
  [Friday, April 04, 2008]

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