Central Machine Shop is scheduled to be shut down permanently this summer with no plans to replace the services they provide. I am representing Birck on the committee studying the issue. If the closing will affect your research programs, please send me a short email describing what effect this will have on your research. I would like to have your responses by 5pm on Monday, February 1. Please note that a high percentage of repairs to Cleanroom equipment is accomplished through CMS. Thank you, Dave Lubelski