Surface Science Western (SSW) is a consulting and research laboratory specializing in the analysis and characterization of surfaces and materials. The high quality, reliable analytical services provided to our clients have facilitated development and production, decreased costly returns, innovated processes and increased profitability. Since its inception in 1981, SSW has successfully served a number of high profile clients across a range of industry sectors including: energy, mineral resources, health services, automotive, aerospace, environmental, electronics and plastics. In servicing a vast range of these clients, from small manufacturing facilities to industrial giants, SSW has garnered a solid reputation for quality, innovation and timely service. Our affiliations with skilled professionals at The University of Western Ontario and other complementary facilities extend our ability to solve production quality issues using state-of-the-art techniques.