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
- CPD hours
Sustainability of Light Metal Packaging: Pods, Flexible Films and more
Second in the series of webinars on recyclability of light metals in the low carbon strategy.
- Free
Critical Minerals & The UK’s Green Industrial Revolution
This event aims to explain the importance of critical minerals in society, how value can be added through responsible sourcing and how realistic achieving net-zero truly is.
- Free
Packaging Innovations London 2021
The event provides a platform for the industry to deliever valuable connections and experiences for visitors and exhibitors alike including a festival of packaging creativity and design.
