From Ribbon Cutting to Industry Spotlight: Inside RIX’s Otterson Center of Excellence
RIX Debuts New Advanced Development Center
Since RIX Industries’ recent opening of its Otterson Center of Excellence for Advanced Development, interest has peaked around what the new facility means for the future of gas compression technology. In a just-published article in Gas Compression Magazine, RIX Chief Technology Officer Anil Raina shares its genesis, objective, and promise.
Designed With Purpose
The 14,000-square-foot facility greatly increases RIX’s advanced development capacity — bringing research, prototyping, and testing functions together. Its proximity to HQ enables tighter collaboration and faster decision-making for a more deliberate approach to product development.
Supporting Modern Compression Development
The new facility was designed to help engineering teams move smoothly from concept to prototype to validation. By tackling these activities in one place, RIX can quickly evaluate new ideas, better identify potential issues, and advance well-defined designs before they reach production.
Reducing Issues Through Early Insight
Expanded prototyping and testing capabilities gauge reliability, durability, and system behavior under controlled, realistic conditions. This early insight helps customers ensure that new and improved systems are thoroughly vetted before they are deployed in demanding environments
Aligned With Long-Term Customer Needs
Whether advancing existing compressor platforms or exploring new approaches to controls and diagnostics, the facility provides the space and flexibility needed to support both near-term improvements and longer-term innovation.
For a deeper look at how advanced development supports RIX’s “focused on the future” mindset, read the full article in Gas Compression Magazine.
