The CfE is home to dry prototyping labs and makerspaces with a variety of equipment and resources suitable for both digital and physical project development as well as temporary storage facilities.
Our labs are available to Arts & Science teams with a product idea. Startups and teams share this space as they work to validate their product, supported by CfE staff. Please note that safety training is required to work in the labs.
HOURS: Lab access is available Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Access & Usage
Getting Started with Lab Access
STEP 1:
Confirm your eligibility.
Complete the Lab Access Request form
STEP 2:
Complete safety training.
Email us to arrange your lab safety training
STEP 3:
If you're eligible and have completed safety training, you're ready to access our labs.
Lab Rental Rates
3-hour lab rental (members): $15
3-hour lab rental (non-members): $45
Lab rental includes:
- A 30-minute initial consultation and safety training (if necessary).
- Access to the Art-Tech Studio, Gallery, or Spark Lab during operating hours.
The CfE accepts service requests for 3D printing, laser cutting and engraving, and vacuum forming.
Job submissions guidelines:
- Submissions should adhere to intellectual property laws of Canada
- Content must be lawful. Illegal items (e.g. weapons or weapon parts, drug paraphernalia) will be declined
- Unsafe, harmful, or obscene submissions are prohibited
- Submissions for commercial purposes may be declined
Please note that:
- CfE reserves the right to refuse or cancel job requests at their discretion at any time
- It is the requestors responsibility to check for any intellectual property infringement. The CfE is not liable for infringement made by requestors.
STEP 1:
Confirm your eligibility.
Complete the Lab Access Request form
STEP 2:
Provide project information.
Email us to submit your service request
| SERVICE | COST |
|---|---|
| Filament-based 3D Printer | PLA: $0.05 per gram |
| PLA-CF: $0.10 per gram | |
| Resin-based 3D Printer | Standard Resin: $0.75 per mL |
| Tough Resin: $1.00 per mL | |
| High Temperature Resin: $1.00 per mL | |
| Vacuum Former | PETG 18” x 12” x 0.04”: $8.00 per sheet |
| PETG 12” x 12” x 0.04”: $5.50 per sheet | |
| PETG 6” x 6” x 0.04”: $2.00 per sheet | |
| HIPS 32” x 30” x 0.06”: $8.00 per sheet | |
| HIPS 12” x 12” x 0.06”: $5.50 per sheet | |
| HIPS 6” x 6” x 0.06”: $2.00 per sheet | |
| Laser Cutter | Acrylic Clear 8” x 16” x 1/8”: $6.50 per sheet |
| Acrylic Clear 8” x 16” x 1/4”: $10.00 per sheet | |
| Acrylic Clear 32” x 20” x 1/8”: $33.00 per sheet | |
| Acrylic Clear 32” x 20” x 1/4”: $50.00 per sheet | |
| Corrugated Cardboard Sheet 32” x 20” x 1/32”: $9.50 per sheet | |
| Corrugated Cardboard Sheet 32” x 20” x 1/8”: $11.00 per sheet | |
| Birch Plywood Sheet 11.5” x 19.75” x 1/8”: $22.00 per sheet |
Cost per job varies. Materials may be added or removed based on availability. Slight variations in dimensions of sheets are possible. Prices may change without prior notice.
| ART-TECH STUDIO | GALLEY | SPARK LAB | THE WORKSHOP** |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSLR Camera* | Cooking Range | Oscilloscope | Bambulab X1 Carbon Filament 3D Printer |
| Microphones* | Microwave | Function Generator | Prusa XL Filament 3D Printer |
| Laser Projector and Projector Screen* | Refrigerator | Multimeter | Form 3+ Resin 3D Printer |
| Photography Background* | General Mixer | Repair Station | Formech 450DT Vacuum Former |
| Osmo Mobile 7 Smartphone Gimbal* | Smallwares | Soldering Station | Trotec Speedy 360 Laser Cuttrer/Engraver |
| DJI RS 4 DSLR Stabilizer Combo* | Transcan C 3D Scanner | ||
| Insta360 X4 360 Camera with Accessories* | Computer Workstation | ||
| Hand Tools | DC Power Supply | ||
| Sewing Machine (consumables/supplies extra) | Carvera Air Desktop CNC Machine | ||
|
Cricut Electronic Cutting Machine (consumables/supplies extra) |
Dremel Rotary Tool with Drill Press Accessory | ||
|
Automated Heat Press |
*AV equipment can be used in the Art-Tech Studio, The Galley, the Spark Lab, or any space within the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus
**Workshop equipment is operated by lab staff
Our Spaces
THE WORKSHOP
A specialized fabrication space equipped with Fused Filament Fabrication and Resin 3D printers, a Laser Cutter, and a Vacuum Former. This space allows teams to transform abstract concepts into tangible designs and products.
Fabrication requests may be submitted through an online portal and claimed from staff once the job is completed.
THE SPARK LAB
A space to design, assemble, test, and modify electronic devices. Tools in this lab include soldering stations, rework stations, multimeters, and oscilloscopes.
This room is also equipped with a 3D scanner for reverse engineering. A computer workstation is available to use with the 3D scanner.
THE GALLEY
A space for non-toxic heating and cooling processes. It is equipped with two separate refrigerators/freezers to accommodate cold storage of food and non-food items. A cooking range with oven is available along with kitchen utensils and cookware.
ART-TECH STUDIO
A versatile space that is equipped with a sewing machine, electronic cutting machine (Cricut), heat press, hand tools, and small power tools. AV equipment is also available for loan.
The studio is reconfigurable to accommodate a wide range of activities from product development, audio-visual recording, group lectures, and open houses.
Have a question about our prototyping labs and makerspace?
Email us at entrepreneurship.artsci@utoronto.ca