The University of the West of Scotland (UWS) prides itself in having a long standing traditional of industrial partnership. With campuses in Paisley, Ayr, Hamilton and Dumfries, we can help industry benefit from the University''s research expertise, either through collaboration or the transfer of our knowledge via various initiatives, consultancy, and licensing.
The School of Engineering & Science brings together a unique mix of disciplines to offer flexible, career-focused courses and internationally recognised applied research.
The Microscale Research Group have expertise in device design and applications of Ultrasonics, Magnetics, and Optics.
The Thin Film Centre provides a unique service for industry and academia in the research and development of thin film properties and applications. The Centre is also interested in prototyping and smaller-scale production runs of existing and new thin film designs. Processes can be developed and transferred to even larger deposition chambers for large-scale production.
The Design and Engineering group have a highly successful commercial unit that provides various services to industry. Recent examples include the following:
Prototype Manufacture and Systems Development
On-site Measurement Services and Failure Investigation
Material and Component Testing
Material Examination and Characterisation
Acoustics and Vibration Testing
Metrology Services
Finite Element Analysis
Quality Services
Bend testing of welded rails
Investigation of dampness in concrete floor slabs
Hose testing of curtain walls
Monitoring of vibration during vibro-compacting
Unique MSc in Sensor Design in collaboration with Honeywell
UWS are founding members of CeeD and it is an important knowledge network keeping the University at the heart of developments, informing our courses and creating opportunities to work in partnership with other members.
The Innovation and Research Office (IRO) are a single point of contact for the wide range of skills and facilities that are available at the University. Contact the IRO Team on 0141 848 3680 or email iro@uws.ac.uk