Rates for access, staff support, and instrument use
Pricing is listed by user category. Use the selector to highlight the column that applies to you. If you are unsure which category fits, contact the team and they can confirm it quickly.
Some items may be quoted case-by-case depending on requirements.
Highlight rates for your user type
Choose one to visually highlight the relevant column in the tables below.
Facility and service rates
These apply to onboarding, access, staff support, design services, machine shop work, and common consumables. Machine shop jobs and design work must be submitted through the job request form before they can enter the Kanban queue.
| Resource | Internal | Academic | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleanroom startup fee (add gown, hood, boots) | $300 | $300 | $300 |
| Training and staff support | $40/hr | $40/hr | $90/hr |
| Custom processing by staff | $75/hr | $100/hr | $175/hr |
| Wetbenches | $15/month | $15/month | $25/month |
| Design services | $40/hr | $70/hr | $140/hr |
| Machine shop | $40/hr | $70/hr | $140/hr |
Instrument hourly rates
Hourly rates for common instruments and tools.
| Instrument | Internal | Academic | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mask aligner | $30/hr | $30/hr | $60/hr |
| Direct laser writer | $40/hr | $50/hr | $90/hr |
| DRIE | $60/hr | $80/hr | $150/hr |
| Plasma cleaner | $10/hr | $10/hr | $20/hr |
| Microscope | $20/hr | $25/hr | $40/hr |
| Dektak profilometer | $25/hr | $35/hr | $75/hr |
| Goniometer | $10/hr | $10/hr | $20/hr |
| Rheometer | $22/hr | $30/hr | $60/hr |
| Spin coater | $10/hr | $10/hr | $20/hr |
| Ovens (vacuum) | $5/hr | $10/hr | $15/hr |
| Wetbenches | $30/hr | $40/hr | $60/hr |
| 3D FDM printer | $4/hr | $4/hr | $20/hr |
| 3D SLA printer | $4/hr | $4/hr | $20/hr |
| 3D DLP printer | $10/hr | $20/hr | $50/hr |
| Grinder/polisher | $30/hr | $40/hr | $70/hr |
| Dicing saw | $35/hr | $50/hr | $105/hr |
| Hot plate | $15/hr | $15/hr | $25/hr |
| Laser cutter | $40/hr | $40/hr | $90/hr |
| 4-point probe | $30/hr | $40/hr | $90/hr |
| Microarray printer and microdispensing system | Contact us | Contact us | Contact us |
| Optical profilometer | Contact us | Contact us | Contact us |
| SEM sample coater | Contact us | Contact us | Contact us |
Need a cost estimate?
For machine shop jobs or design work, use the job request form so the request can be reviewed and added to the Kanban queue. Include user category, instruments needed, expected hours, materials, and whether you need staff assistance.