Fab Lab <<

Businesses

Unleash your business’s ingenuity at the Fab Lab!

Possibilities

Attend training on the use of machines and software
Receive technical support when using machines and software
Do prototyping
Carry out production tests
Conduct machine usage tests before purchasing
Manufacture tools and equipment for internal use
Create DIY promotional materials
Organize a team-building activity

Access

Individuals wishing to use the Fab Lab must purchase an admission ticket for the Museum or have an Ingenuity membership. By becoming a member, your company can benefit from unlimited access to the Fab Lab for 2 to 5 of your employees.

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Hours

By reservation

Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

No reservation required

Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Rates

FDM 3D printing

$0.25/gram

Specialty 3D printing (various plastics)

$0.50/gram

3D resin printing (High precision)

$0.35/ml

Large-format milling

$15/part or $40/hour (when using our cutting machines)

Electronics bank

Electronic components billed individually

Laser cutter

$1/minute

Vinyl cutter

Materials from $0.15 to $0.25/linear centimetre

Our tools

Laser cutter

Trotec Speedy 300 CO2 80W
Cost: $1/minute
Materials

Wood, MDF, paper, carton, fabric, leather, certain composites, acrylic, ABS

Maximum thickness 1/2″

Prohibited: Lexan, HDPE, PVC, Vinyl

Vinyl cutter

Roland GS-24
Cost: $0.15/linear cm
$0.25/linear cm (thermal adhesive)
Materials
Self-adhesive vinyl, paper and thermo-adhesive vinyl (for fabrics such as cotton, hemp and polyester)

3D printer

Flashforge Creator Pro 2
Cost: $0.25/g (PLA) $0.50/g (TPU, Carbon Fiber-PLA, Woodfill, Copperfill, Bronzefill)
Materials
FDM PLA/PHA plastic 1.75 mm

Printing volume
200 x 148 x 150 mm

3D printer

Ultimaker 2+ Extended
Cost: $0.25/g (PLA) $0.50/g (TPU, Nylon, Carbon Fiber-PLA, Woodfill, Copperfill, Bronzefill)
Materials
FDM PLA/PHA plastic 1.75 mm

Printing volume
342 x 493 x 688 mm

Digital router

Shopbot Buddy
Cost: $40/hour, $15/part,
Cutting tool not included
Materials
Cutting tools 1/8” to 1/2” for wood, MDF, plastics and soft metals

24″ X 35″ worktable