Prototyping & Makerspace

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

 

CfE lab being used by a student

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.

Book a Lab

The CfE lab workstation

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 lab space at the CfE

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 at the CfE

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 makerspace at the CfE

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.

The Art-Tech studio makerspace at the CfE

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