Swerea SWECAST and Jönköping Technical University maintain a close cooperation within CIC, Casting Innovation Centre. CIC constitutes the largest single group of researchers in Europe working with foundry technology and related topics.

Vision and profile: A national initiative to provide world-class research, development and training in the fields of cast materials, casting processes and component design for the Swedish lorry, car and other manufacturing branches. The focus will be on high-strength cast iron, as well as lightweight construction and material combinations.