eHUB Costs

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.

Service costs begin at $32 per hour, with additional material costs depending on the type of service.

 

Course-related services designated by instructors are free for students unless an instructor assigns course fee activities.

For detailed cost information, please see the chart below:

 

ServiceCategoryService CostMaterial Cost
Mechanical Design, Fabrication & TrainingGeneral Services$32/hourN/A, Varies
3D Printing (Tinkerine)Additive Manufacturing$32/hour$0.25/gram + $20 per printing bed
Laser Cutting (Epilog)Subtractive Manufacturing$32/hour$25 per sheet (24″x24″)
Waterjet Cutting (ProtoMax)Subtractive Manufacturing $32/hourVaries