Research Results

A new generation of particle analyses for metal powder

Swerim combines dynamic image analysis and measurement of powder rheology, enabling understanding of how metal powder characteristics influence the final product.

Improved steel for razor blades

Improved strip steel characteristics for razor blade applications. That is the result of a collaboration project between Swerim and voestalpine Precision Strip.

Sustainable cooling for our food

Flap-X is a new strip steel that makes it possible to make refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners quieter and more energy efficient whilst providing consistently longer li

Improved steel with reduced environmental impact

A new nitrogen alloyed tool steel that contributes to a reduced environmental impact and greater production efficiency is the result of a doctoral thesis completed recently at S

Costs and environmental impact reduced for steel makers

Ore-based steel production is a complicated process with several interconnected production steps.

3D scanning improves understanding of distortion after case hardening

In a joint project, Scania and Swerim have used 3D scanning to visualize distortion after case hardening, a common method of hardening steel components.

Simulation improves materials development in the steel industry

Development of new materials in the steel industry is costly and time-consuming. Simulation can improve efficiency in both materials development and steelmaking.

Cooperation develops small companies

Many small companies are innovative and driven but may not possess necessary resources. External cooperation may be needed for further development.

Better surfaces and less scrap

New mathematical models help to determine when cracks occur in the steel during casting.

Pilot plant helps companies with process development

For the past year, a pilot facility for development of fluidized bed processes has been in operation at Swerim in Luleå.

First with powder analysis technique

Surface analysis of tens of thousands of unbound particles with results within a few minutes was previously just a dream.

The route to a green blast furnace

With the aid of advanced modelling Swerim has assessed several process concepts which, according to previous research, can potentially reduce CO2 emissions from the blast furnac

Rotating flow improves continuous casting

Using a simulator, Swerim has developed a method that improves steel flow during continuous casting.

Green rocket engines in space

For the past 10 years Swerim has helped the aerospace company ECAPS with analysing welded and soldered joints to further develop their rocket engines.

New use for roasted by-product

In the production of zinc, a sulphur-rich by-product is formed which is normally disposed of.