Swedish materials engineering, with its emphasis on the high tech end of engineering products such as electronics and fibre optics, automobiles, aircraft and submarines, high performance machine tools and high grade steels, etc is backed by a comprehensive network of Institutes of Technology and state-supported research laboratories, all of which ensure the continued high calibre and reputation of Swedish products. The future is likely to see more amalgamation between Swedish and European concerns following the government's recent decision to seek full EEC membership. This article looks at the various constituent parts making up materials engineering in Sweden, including its main industries and products, its educational system, its research institutes and its methods of funding.