Business Details
15 Years
experience
Advanced Engineering Solutions for Space & Terrestrial Applications
Founded in 2011, our company has established itself as a leader in advanced research, engineering, and development solutions for aerospace, defense, biomedical, and energy industries. Our expertise in microgravity research, space technology, and computational modeling has enabled groundbreaking projects aboard the International Space Station, Space Shuttle, and suborbital platforms. We specialize in developing innovative systems for life support, thermal management, and microfluidic devices, leveraging decades of experience in capillary fluidics and surface tension dynamics. Our proprietary superhydrophobic PTFE material, originally developed with NASA, delivers aerospace-grade performance for commercial applications.Through rigorous computational analysis using tools like Surface Evolver and SE-FIT, we optimize fluid behavior in extreme environments. Our team has executed over 10,000 drop-tower experiments and developed critical technologies for phase separation, propellant management, and organ-on-a-chip systems. We maintain a strong focus on passive, reliable engineering solutions that eliminate moving parts in microgravity environments. Our work supports both space exploration and terrestrial applications, combining fundamental scientific research with practical engineering implementation. With facilities in Wilsonville, Oregon, we continue to push boundaries in fluid physics, materials science, and space habitat design.
Services
Microgravity Research
Space Technology Development
Microfluidics & MEMs
Computational Modeling
Propellant Management
Thermal Management Systems
Superhydrophobic Surfaces
Wet Lab Hardware
Organ-on-a-Chip Development
Capillary Fluidics
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We have executed over 10,000 drop-tower experiments for space applications
- Our team developed NASA-certified superhydrophobic surface technology
- We specialize in passive phase separation systems without moving parts
- Our proprietary SE-FIT software improves design efficiency by an order of magnitude
- We maintain continuous involvement in International Space Station research programs
Services
Microgravity Research
We conduct microgravity experiments across ISS, suborbital, and drop-tower platforms. Our research focuses on fluid physics, thermal management, and life support systems. With over 10,000 drop-tower experiments completed, we develop flight-ready solutions for space applications.
Superhydrophobic Surfaces
Our proprietary SH-PTFE material repels aqueous liquids with aerospace-grade durability. This adhesive-backed surface technology provides anti-icing, self-cleaning, and waterproofing solutions for industrial and commercial applications through simple peel-and-stick installation.
Computational Modeling
We use Surface Evolver and SE-FIT software for fluid interface analysis. Our computational methods optimize capillary systems design, improving efficiency tenfold compared to traditional CFD approaches for two-phase fluid management solutions.
Propellant Management
We design liquid acquisition devices for space propulsion systems. Our solutions combine geometric design and fluid properties to create reliable propellant management systems without moving parts for in-space transportation.
Microfluidics & MEMs
We develop microfluidic devices with specialized bubble management and surface tension control. Our expertise includes organ-on-a-chip systems and microfabrication techniques for biomedical and space research applications.
Questions
What engineering services does IRPI specialize in?
We specialize in microgravity research, space technology development, computational fluid dynamics, and microfluidic device engineering for aerospace and biomedical applications.
What is SH-PTFE material used for?
Our superhydrophobic PTFE material provides anti-wetting and anti-fouling surfaces for aerospace fluid management and industrial waterproofing applications.
Do you develop technologies for the International Space Station?
Yes, we've developed life support systems, capillary flow experiments, and wet lab hardware currently operating aboard the ISS.
What computational tools do you use?
We utilize Surface Evolver and SE-FIT software for fluid interface analysis, achieving design efficiencies 10x greater than traditional CFD methods.
Can you create custom microfluidic devices?
Yes, we design lab-on-a-chip and organ-on-a-chip systems with specialized bubble management and surface tension control features.
