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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 sustainable and competitive industry.

Research that creates industrial benefit

New process saves energy

Outotec has developed a process for hot magnetic separation of metallic fine-grained concentrates and products.

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

A major step towards carbon neutral production of ferrochrome

For the first time, successful trials have demonstrated that biocarbon functions as a reducing agent in the production of ferrochrome (FeCr). 

New flatness gauge developed

New equipment to measure the flatness of rolled, flat products has been developed by Swerim.
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News from Swerim

Inauguration of Unique Hydrogen Testing Facility at Swerim in Luleå

2026-03-20

Standing more than three metres tall and built to withstand extreme pressure, a new hydrogen testing facility has now been commissioned at Swerim in Luleå. On 18 March, the so‑called hydrogen autoclave was officially inaugurated — a facility where materials can be tested in hydrogen environments.

19th Nordic Corrosion Congress (NCC2026)

2026-03-02

5th Swerim Hydrogen Gas Seminar 2026 – Process and Materials

2026-01-16

The Research Station’s Memory Prize

2025-12-17

The Lagneborg Prize 2025

2025-12-16
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Calendar

Date Event Type Location
24 April, 2026 Corrosion Awareness Day 2026 Seminar Teams
13 May, 2026 Remanufacturing of large steel structures using submerge arc additive manufacturing Seminar Kristinehamn
15 September, 2026 Kurs i Skadeutredning och grundorsaksanalys av stålkomponenter Course Stockholm
16 March, 2027 Kurs i lasersvetsning – European Laser Welding at a Basic Level (ELW-B) Course Stockholm
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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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