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The product development risk assessment process at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)  is a method of determining the best mix of analytical and empirical techniques.


What It Does

  • Highlights high-risk technology in a design program

  • Identifies the most effective applications of simulation techniques

  • Identifies critical testing required

  • Provides clear priorities for assigning and utilizing resources


How It Works

  • Utilizes experienced SwRI and client teams to rank design simulation and engine testing capabilities for critical design changes and features

  • Identifies most effective use of simulation and testing for a given set of design project goals.


The Results

  • Maximizes the effectiveness of simulation and test resources available to the project

  • Identifies high-risk design features that may lead to product failures after production begins


For more information about risk assessment process capabilities at SwRI or how you can contract with SwRI, please contact Mark Tussing at mtussing@swri.org or

(210) 522-2628.

 

Contact Information

Mark Tussing

Engine Design

(210) 522-2628

mtussing@swri.org

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September 19, 2008