Conceived in 1981 at The University of Western Ontario, SSW is the most comprehensively equipped surface analytical laboratory in Canada. Our scientists have been key players in numerous R&D projects with industry leaders in the automotive, communications, energy, health and consumer goods sectors. As a consulting and research laboratory, SSW has strong research programs in the areas of corrosion and metallurgy, microelectronic materials, polymer chemistry and catalytic reactions. In servicing a vast range of clients, from small manufacturing facilities to industrial giants, SSW has garnered a solid reputation for quality, innovation and timely service.

SSW ensures the complete security of your project. If required, we have standard confidentiality agreements, or we can tailor documentation to fit your individual needs. Most instruments are in separate rooms to provide a private working environment for both client and analyst. We are an unbiased organization, and are not affiliated with any private company or research network.

Our goal is to meet your needs quickly, completely, and confidentially.