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Our Mission is to provide industry leading manufacturing, design and prototypes.

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Contact Us:

The University of Western Ontario,
Thompson Engineering Bldg,
Room #50,
London, Ontario, Canada
N6A 5B9
Ph: 519.661.4276
Fax: 519.661.3066
Email: ums@uwo.ca

Call us for all your prototype, research, design needs and questions.

What's New

Appointment of New Manager Announced

Western Engineering is very pleased to announce that effective immediately, Doug Phillips will be assuming the role of Manager, University Machine Services (UMS), following the retirement of Robert Stuart.

Robert (Bob) Stuart has been an employee of UMS since 1981 and Manager since 1993. Bob has decided to retire early to pursue other interests and opportunities. In his 26 years of service to University Machine Services, Bob has provided unwavering support to the academic mission of the Faculty of Engineering. Bob had enormous drive and talent for developing and designing large and complex projects for the research affiliates of the University and his expertise in manufacturing will be greatly missed.

The successes of University Machine Services will, no doubt, continue under the new leadership provided by Doug Phillips... (read more)

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Who Are We?

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 over 20 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.