Southwest Research Institute

McDonough to lead SwRI’s Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Division

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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Dr. Joe McDonough has been named vice president of Southwest Research Institutes Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Division.

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  • Dr. Joe McDonough has been named vice president of Southwest Research Institutes Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Division.
  • I am privileged to step into this role to lead SwRIs Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Division, McDonough said.
  • The Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Division is one of SwRIs longest-running organizations, with chemistry and related technologies being a research focus since its founding in 1947.
  • As vice president, McDonough will oversee a staff of more than 200, working in five departments: Analytical and Environmental Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Fire Technology, Geosciences and Engineering, and Pharmaceuticals and Bioengineering.

Malta Inc. Announces Key Milestone for Pumped-Heat Energy Storage System Deployment

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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Malta Inc., a leading long-duration energy storage solution provider, announced today that Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has completed assembly and commissioning of the first-of-a-kind pumped heat (or thermal) energy storage (PHES) demonstration facility based on the utility-scale thermal energy storage system created by Malta as part of a project supported by a $2.6 million ARPA-E award from the U.S. Department of Energy .

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  • Malta Inc., a leading long-duration energy storage solution provider, announced today that Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has completed assembly and commissioning of the first-of-a-kind pumped heat (or thermal) energy storage (PHES) demonstration facility based on the utility-scale thermal energy storage system created by Malta as part of a project supported by a $2.6 million ARPA-E award from the U.S. Department of Energy .
  • PHES is a breakthrough for long-duration energy storage (LDES), repurposing conventional, commercially proven power plant equipment and processes to provide cost-effective, large-scale energy storage.
  • The Malta PHES energy storage system is built upon well-established principles in thermodynamics and uses conventional components that have been present in power plants for hundreds of years.
  • Based in Cambridge Massachusetts, Malta Inc. has developed a Pumped Heat Energy Storage (PHES) system to provide long-duration, large-scale, cost-effective, and safe energy storage.

Modified bladder cancer treatment shows promise in animal studies

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A modified tuberculosis vaccine developed at Texas Biomedical Research Institute could help treat a form of bladder cancer, called non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, without strong side effects.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A modified tuberculosis vaccine developed at Texas Biomedical Research Institute could help treat a form of bladder cancer, called non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, without strong side effects.
  • A modified TB vaccine developed at Texas Biomed could help treat a type of bladder cancer without strong side effects.
  • About 75% of bladder cancer cases are classified as non-muscle invasive, which means the cancer affects the tissue lining the inner surface of the bladder, but not the bladder muscle.
  • Dr. Svatek's lab conducted the tests in a mouse model of bladder cancer and in cells collected from human cancer patients.

NASA Selects Draper to Fly Research to Far Side of Moon

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
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WASHINGTON, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has awarded Draper of Cambridge, Massachusetts a contract to deliver Artemis science investigations to the Moon in 2025.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has awarded Draper of Cambridge, Massachusetts a contract to deliver Artemis science investigations to the Moon in 2025.
  • The experiments riding on Draper's SERIES-2 landerare headed to Schrdinger Basin, a large lunar impact crater on the far side of the Moon, close to the lunar South Pole.
  • The combination of these measurements is a way to resolve thermal and compositional structure of the surface of the Moon.
  • The Lunar Surface ElectroMagnetics Experiment (LuSEE), which will make comprehensive measurements of electromagnetic phenomena on the surface of the Moon.

The Spirits Industry's Most Comprehensive E-Commerce Company, Big Thirst, Expands its Advisory Board and Staff

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Big Thirst, the spirits industry's most comprehensive e-commerce sales and marketing company, has expanded by adding noted industry experts to its Advisory Board and its staff. Big Thirst is a one-stop shop for distilleries to accelerate e-commerce sales to consumers with an online sales solution, marketing services, distribution management, and analytics. The company has appointed Tom Jensen, founder of Millstone Spirit Group and Connacht Whiskey Company, and Stephen Johnson, the president, and CEO of Revolution Spirits, to its Advisory Board.

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  • Big Thirst, the spirits industry's most comprehensive e-commerce sales and marketing company, has expanded by adding noted industry experts to its Advisory Board and its staff.
  • AUSTIN, Texas, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Big Thirst , the spirits industry's most comprehensive e-commerce sales and marketing company, has expanded by adding noted industry experts to its Advisory Board and its staff.
  • We are thrilled to welcome leaders with exemplary business acumen, strategic vision, and applicable skills to our Advisory Board and staff."
  • Tom Jensen provides strategic counsel to the company's growth roadmap as a member of the Big Thirst Advisory Board.

SwRI Tests Durability of Fuel Tank Valves for Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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Southwest Research Institute is testing the durability of valves on fuel tanks for hydrogen-powered vehicles.

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  • Southwest Research Institute is testing the durability of valves on fuel tanks for hydrogen-powered vehicles.
  • The work is being completed as part of an effort with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to evaluate current testing standards for pressurized hydrogen tank valves.
  • SwRI is leading several multidisciplinary efforts to evaluate hydrogen as a potential fuel source for automobiles, power generation and even as a replacement for natural gas in homes.
  • The advances in hydrogen-powered vehicles have led to an increased need for evaluating fuel tank components pressurized with hydrogen gas, said SwRI Research Engineer Jacqueline Manders.

RC Mowers anticipates rapid growth with slate of new hires

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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GREEN BAY, Wis., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RC Mowers, a leading manufacturer of remote-operated robotic mowers, announces the hiring of several new employees as demand for the company's remote-operated robotic mowers grows and the company continues to add new dealers throughout the country.

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  • "These new hires are a testament to the abilities of our product and the anticipation of our future product lines," said Tim Kubista, vice president of sales and marketing for RC Mowers.
  • Their positive reaction to our mowers, along with the continued expansion of our dealer network, has made these new hires a necessity to meet demand."
  • He will continue his work in autonomous vehicle development at RC Mowers.
  • Founded in 2018 and based near Green Bay, Wisconsin, RC Mowers manufactures remote-operated robotic mowers for mowing steep slopes, difficult terrain and other hazardous landscapes.

Melonee Wise Joins the TAILOS Board of Directors

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tailos today announced Melonee Wise, founder of Fetch Robotics, has been elected to Tailos' board of directors. Wise will bring decades of experience in industry-leading robotics development and building innovative companies, including a long track record of leading innovative and diverse cross-functional teams.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tailos today announced Melonee Wise, founder of Fetch Robotics, has been elected to Tailos' board of directors.
  • "Melonee is a visionary and titan in robotics, and her passion for building robotics companies and supporting fellow roboticists on their journeys is unparalleled," said Micah Green, Tailos' CEO.
  • "She's been an inspiration for me and many on my team; we're excited to welcome her to Tailos' board of directors.
  • "I'm excited to join the Tailos board and work closely with Micah as Tailos grows and executes his vision for commercial robotics," said Melonee Wise.

SwRI Announces Record Levels of Research, Development Activities

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Monday, May 23, 2022
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On May 23, the Institutes Advisory Trustees, Board of Directors and special guests met for the 74th Annual Meeting, which highlighted presentations about several innovative research and development programs under way at SwRI in 2021.

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  • On May 23, the Institutes Advisory Trustees, Board of Directors and special guests met for the 74th Annual Meeting, which highlighted presentations about several innovative research and development programs under way at SwRI in 2021.
  • Sam G. Dawson, P.E., CEO of Pape-Dawson Engineers Inc., was elected chair of the board, his first time serving in this capacity.
  • SwRI staff also discussed automated buses, vaccine and drug development and several space research programs.
  • As we approach our 75th anniversary, I am reminded that throughout our history, SwRI staff members have always been the most important ingredient in our success.

AVL Announces Bosch and the Bosch Community Fund as Winner of 10th Annual Gordon Millar Award

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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PLYMOUTH, Mich., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Bosch in North America and The Bosch Community Fund has been named winner of the 10th annual SAE Foundation Gordon Millar Award.

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  • PLYMOUTH, Mich., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Bosch in North America and The Bosch Community Fund has been named winner of the 10th annual SAE Foundation Gordon Millar Award.
  • "Bosch and the Bosch Community Fund have demonstrated a strong commitment to STEM education with their early support in the development of A World In Motion program and sponsorship of the SAE Foundation Annual Celebration."
  • "On behalf of Bosch, we are honored to receive the Gordon Millar Award; our company, associates and the Bosch Community Fund have been long-time supporters of SAE," saidKathleen Owsley, President, Bosch Community Fund, who accepted the award with Jason Keith, Director of Sales for Powertrain Solutions and Commercial Vehicles at Bosch.
  • The Bosch Community Fund is the corporate foundation for Bosch in North America.