eHUB Costs

Centralized Cost Information

The eHUB at UBC’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering provides a range of services, including mechanical design, 3D printing, laser cutting, and waterjet cutting, to support academic and research endeavors. Service costs begin at $50 per hour for mechanical design, fabrication, and training, while 3D printing starts at $15 per build plate plus $0.10 per gram and a $32 setup fee, and laser and waterjet cutting start at $30 with additional material costs.

 

Exemptions may apply for certain courses. For course-related costs, it is recommended to consult your ECE course support page.
For detailed charges related to ECE Engineering Services, refer to the tables below.

 

Key Notes for Students: Costs apply unless your course qualifies for exemptions. Check with your instructor or Makerspace for details.

3D Printing
Service Cost Notes
FDM Technology - General Use
(Basic 3D printing for models, prototypes)
  • Small-scale Printer: $15.00 per Build Plate + $0.10 per gram
  • Industrial Printer: $1.00 per gram
  • Setup/Admin Fee: $32 (Applicable to Industrial printer)
  • Cost includes material consumed (support, raft).
FDM Technology - Capstone & NVD Projects
(Senior design or special projects)
  • Small-scale Printer: Free with user-supplied material
  • Industrial Printer: See Research tab
  • Capstone can bring their own material (Printer type restrictions may apply)
Laser Cutting
Service Cost Notes
Laser Cutting
(Precision cutting of flat materials)
  • Varies per material
  • Minimum Costs (ANSI A, 8.5 × 11 inches):
    • $30 per Letter-sized unit (basic materials)
    • $50 per Letter-sized unit (premium materials)
  • Cost based on total DXF projection (e.g., 2 sheets = 2× minimum cost).
Waterjet Cutting
Service Cost Notes
Waterjet Cutting
(High-pressure water cutting for thick materials)		 Minimum cost $30 for custom size
Other Services
Service Cost Notes
Mechanical Design
(CAD modeling, technical drawings)		 $50/hour
Fabrication
(Building parts from designs)		 $50/hour
Training
(Learning tools/processes)		 $50/hour

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Key Notes for Researchers: Costs are standard for research projects. Contact the us for custom quotes or material specifics.

3D Printing
Service Cost Notes
FDM Technology - Small-scale Printer
(Basic 3D printing for models, prototypes)
  • $15.00 per Build Plate + $0.10 per gram
  • Setup/Admin Fee: $32
  • Cost includes material consumed (support, raft).
FDM Technology - Industrial Printer
(High-volume or advanced 3D printing)
  • $1.00 per gram
  • Setup/Admin Fee: $32
  • Cost includes material consumed (support, raft).
Laser Cutting
Service Cost Notes
Laser Cutting
(Precision cutting of flat materials)
  • Varies per material, from $60 to $90
  • Minimum Costs:
    • $60 per Letter-sized unit (8.5 × 11 inches)
    • $90 per 24 × 24 inch sheet
  • Cost based on total DXF projection (e.g., 2 Letter-sized units = 2× minimum cost).
Waterjet Cutting
Service Cost Notes
Waterjet Cutting - Service Charge
(Operating the waterjet machine)		 $50/hour
Waterjet Cutting - Material Costs
(Cost of materials cut)		 Varies, minimum cost $30 for custom size
Other Services
Service Cost Notes
Mechanical Design
(CAD modeling, technical drawings)		 $50/hour
Fabrication
(Building parts from designs)		 $50/hour
Training
(Learning tools/processes)		 $50/hour

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