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SMW possesses unique expertise in production of large-size wrought components in high-strength light alloys.

SMW Group and SINTEF meeting in Riga

The primary mission of the project is to develop a more efficient and eco-friendly coating for magnesium components – by employing proprietary highly effective surface treatment solutions, new-generation technology with self-healing capacity — to improve very substantially the corrosion resistance […]

Thin, multicomponent metallic coating for corrosion protection of Magnesium alloy parts using physical vapor deposition (PVD)

Work has concluded on the development and corrosion testing of thin, metallic coatings on Mg alloy substrates obtained via combined magnetron sputtering and arc vapor deposition. The two methods are classified as physical vapor deposition (PVD) techniques and are widely […]

New Goodwood Festival of Speed Hillclimb record achieved

On 26 June 2022 McMurtry Automotive set the new world record at the Goodwood Festival of Speed (FoS) Hillclimb competition. SMW is proud to again be part of history. McMurtry is a British automotive company specialising in building highly engineered […]

High-tech magnesium coating facility development

SMW Group AS has secured support for its Project titled “Development and purchase of high-tech equipment for the coating of ultra-light and environmentally friendly forged magnesium automotive and motorcycle wheels”. Funding was granted through The Investment and Development Agency of […]