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Research for a sustainable future

The metals research institute Swerim conducts needs-based industrial research and development concerning metals and their route from raw material to finished product. Our vision is a fossil-free and circular industry.

Research that creates industrial benefit

Mineral wool made from residual products from the aluminium industry?

A successful research project demonstrates the possibility of manufacturing mineral wool with less environmental impact than methods currently used.

Better weld quality with new online method

The Onweld project is like a Kinder Egg – it has many benefits simultaneously.

Compact-laser technology – smart recycling of aluminium

More than 70 million tonnes of aluminium are produced globally each year and demand continues to grow. Recycling is therefore a priority.

Image analysis enables temperature control for improved quality

A convenient, easy-to-use image analysis system developed by Swerim provides a rapid overview of temperature uniformity in the heat treatment of steel plate at Swebor.
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News from Swerim

Agglomeration-lab Open Day 2025 a success!

2025-06-10

During this year’s Open House at Swerim’s Agglomeration Laboratory, we welcomed our industrial partners for a day of insights, innovation, and collaboration. Guests were given exclusive access to our facilities and the latest developments in agglomeration technology – a key area for future materials processing.

Håkan Sundström New Manager at Pilot and Demo in Luleå

2025-06-09

Real-Time Microstructure Monitoring in Steel? Yes, It’s Now a Reality.

2025-06-03

Jill Sundberg – New Group Manager for Environment and Energy

2025-06-02

100 citations for our publication!

2025-06-02
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Calendar

Date Event Type Location
26 June, 2025 Oxycombustion 2025 Seminar Heverlee, Belgium
16 October, 2025 One Year with INCITE – keep up the pace Seminar Stockholm
22 October, 2025 Swerim Day 2025 Seminar Luleå
14 April, 2026 19th Nordic Corrosion Congress (NCC2026) Congress Stockholm, Sweden
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Career at Swerim

Are you curious about a career in research and development? Our research institute offers a stimulating and developing work environment with inspiring challenges. Together we work for fossil-free and circular industry.

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