CIRA's Expertise

CIRA's researchers have developed expertise in a number of areas that will enhance industrial productivity and growth. These include the following:

Machine Vision

CIRA has been involved in machine vision research for over 10 years. CIRA researchers have worked on a variety of projects in both 2D and 3D vision applications that have resulted in practical solutions for industrial problems, including real-time quality control and color matching. Current initiatives include work with counterfeit currency and fraudulent check identification.

Crashworthiness

CIRA researchers also have an established history in crashworthiness; they have acquired the equipment and expertise to develop computer simulations of vehicles and collision scenarios that predict the application of lightweight materials and other design concepts without costly prototype production. In this way, the next generation of personal transport vehicles can be designed quickly and with less expense.

Engines

CIRA is known for its innovative engine designs, beginning with the Stiller-Smith engine invented at WVU. CIRA is often called on to evaluate and test novel engines. Most recently, CIRA has worked on the Rand Cam engine. CIRA has also designed transmission configurations and compressors.