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Chris Vandelaar Wins Engineering Award of Recognition

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Chris Vandelaar, Research and Undergraduate Project Manager in University Machine Services (UMS), was nominated for the Engineering Award of Recognition for the work he has done in setting up the student shop space in the Claudette MacKay-Lassonde Pavilion (CMLP) and for the work he has done in setting up and implementing the student shop safety training.

“Because of the work Chris has done, the students are receiving training that not only gives them the safety aspects of working in a shop, but also gives them a basic understanding of machining and manufacturing techniques,” says Western Engineering Dean Andrew Hrymak. “In fact, Western’s Health and Safety team wants to use the training program that Chris has developed as a model for other student shops on campus.” (read more)

Western Engineered Toilet Valve now Saving Water

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

When Masco Canada was looking to expand one of its tried and true products with an environmental feature, the plumbing giant tagged a pair of engineers from the University of Western Ontario to flush its problem away.

Tony Straatman and Kamran Siddiqui, two Western Engineering professors who specialize in mechanical engineering, were asked to reconfigure a mechancial valve know as the Teck® II that has been used in toilets for more than 80 years. The pair worked with the team at University Machine Services to create samples valves for testing.... each one only the size of a stack of six dimes. (read more)

University Machine Services (UMS) is an ancillary service located in the Thompson Engineering Building at the University of Western Ontario. Our goal is to provide assistance in instruction, research, and industry through the design and manufacture of specialized components and equipment. UMS is equipped with a wide range of conventional machine tools and is staffed by dedicated trades and technical employees with over 260 years of combined experience! The employees at UMS are highly trained in multiple disciplines with many technicians holding multiple certifications. In a highly diversified environment specializing in developing and manufacturing proto-type devices and equipment. We take great pride in the competency and excellence of our staff, our most valuable asset. UMS is capable of producing a wide variety of products and equipment. By partnering with local industries, we are able to provide additional services to facilitate our customers’ needs. UMS has an outstanding reputation of producing quality parts and services; our staff is enthusiastic and capable of meeting your expectations. Our abilities go beyond producing parts - we commit to advise and assist you in reaching your goals.