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South Wales Materials Association (SWMA)

The South Wales Materials Association cover an area from Cardiff to as far west as Aberystwyth. The majority of our events are held at Swansea University Bay Campus ​

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The South Wales Materials Association was renamed from South Wales Metallurgical Association (formerly Swansea and District Metallurgical Society) in October 2005 to represent a move from purely metallurgical focus to a wider materials basis.

The SWMA covers an area from Cardiff to as far west as Aberystwyth. The majority of our events are held at Swansea University.

 

Mission 

to promote Materials Science by means of lectures, works visits and any other appropriate means;
to foster & encourage young people in Materials Science, Engineering and Technology and other associated disciplines defined by IOM3;
to ensure the highest professional standards are maintained at all SWMA meetings & functions.

Upcoming IOM3 events

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  • Course
  • 7 July–6 September 2022

PIABC Level 2 Award in Clay Technology

A perfect introduction to the Heavy Clay Industry for those with little or no practical experience

Virtual
  • Conference
  • 21–25 August 2022

XXXI International Mineral Processing Congress (IMPC 2022)

IMPC 2022 is expected to welcome more than 1000 professionals and academics from the mining industry, representing more than 40 countries, including leading universities specialising in mineral processing, major mining companies and global industry providers.

Hybrid event: Melbourne and Online
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  • 22 August 2022

An Introduction to Fracture & Fatigue Failure Analysis (virtual)

Providing a deeper understanding of the factors affecting failure modes and an introduction to failure analysis

Chris Batchelor

Chris Batchelor

Secretary

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Ralph Gillies

Ralph Gillies

Honorary Treasurer

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Relations with IOM3 Affiliated Societies are managed by the IOM3 Local Affairs Committee, which reports to the IOM3 Members' Board. The IOM3 Advisory Council has 7 members elected to represent each of our Regions.

Peter Saxby

Peter Saxby

SW Regional Representative, IOM3 Advisory Council

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Other local societies in the SW & Wales Region

Local Society Group

Newport & Cardiff Materials Society (NCMS)

Based in South East Wales, we are a materials society that is afiliated to IOM3. Our aim is to provide knowledge-sharing and networking opportunities for the local materials community.

Local Society Group

West of England Metals & Materials Association (WEMMA)

The WEMMA is affiliated to IOM3 and aims to provide a service to all materials professionals in the West of England by organizing talks and events and providing a focus for discussions.

Local Society Group

Ebbw Vale Metallurgical & Historical Society (EVMHS)

An affiliated local society

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