Multi-disciplinary contract R&D services for continuous microencapsulation systems
Southwest Research Institute offers comprehensive R&D services for designing, testing, and fabricating continuous microencapsulation systems. Leveraging expertise in microencapsulation, chemical engineering, and manufacturing, we collaborate closely with clients to develop scalable solutions tailored to specific encapsulation chemistries and production needs.
Overview
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) provides specialized contract research and development services focused on the design and fabrication of continuous microencapsulation systems. Our unique capability stems from the integration of multiple disciplines, including microencapsulation, chemical engineering, and advanced manufacturing processes. This collaborative approach allows us to develop, evaluate, and scale encapsulation methods tailored to the specific chemistries and requirements of our clients, ensuring efficient and effective solutions.
Technical specifications
Our services encompass the entire lifecycle of continuous encapsulation system development. Key features include:
- Custom design and build: Systems are tailored to client specifications, potentially involving existing equipment modifications or new builds.
- Diverse encapsulation methods: Expertise in various chemistries, such as in situ polymerization, interfacial polymerization, and coacervation.
- Pilot and lab-scale testing: Critical components are tested at smaller scales to refine and select optimal process components.
- Production-scale transition: We facilitate the move from pilot to full-scale production, ensuring seamless integration and operation.
Technology readiness level
Our technology readiness level is currently at 6, indicating that the system has been validated in relevant environments, and we are prepared to transition to production-scale builds. This readiness ensures that our solutions are not only theoretically sound but practically viable, providing a robust foundation for industrial application.
About Southwest Research Institute
Southwest Research Institute is a large independent, nonprofit applied research and development organization headquartered in San Antonio. Its contract R&D model and co‑located laboratories, pilot‑scale facilities, machine shops, and test ranges help sponsors move from early design to full‑scale validation on a single secure campus. The Institute engages industry through direct contracts, consortia, and technical service programs, supported by field‑relevant instrumentation and independent testing. Research is supported by industry sponsorship, internally funded innovation programs, and competitive awards from major U.S. agencies. A dedicated technology transfer office manages IP strategy, licensing, and pathways to commercialization.
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