Example of a functional replacement Project BMEWS radar synchro assembly unit

Mature components and systems require engineering support to withstand technology obsolescence and spare parts unavailability. During the past 20 years, Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) engineers have provided the following types of form, fit, and functional replacement (FFFR) engineering services to provide improved performance, supportability, reliability, and/or lower cost:

• Studies

• Hardware and software design, development, verification, and validation

• Prototype/preproduction build, test, and evaluation

• Industrially validated technical documentation packages

• Support equipment

• Logistics support

• Source qualification

• Follow-on technical support

SwRI's independence and its extensive fabrication and test facilities allow the engineering staff to find solutions for a wide variety of applications. In addition, the staff has maintained their familiarity with government specifications and standards, current available technology, and appropriate security clearance levels. Some example projects include:

For more information about our reverse and replacement engineering capabilities, or how you can contract with SwRI, please contact Tom Untermeyer at tuntermeyer@swri.org or (210) 522-5040. We can offer you the best approach for solving your reverse and replacement engineering problem.

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