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New Rates Table (Subject to Change)
| Internal Rate | External Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Assistance | $18 / hr | $30.00 / hr |
| Manager Assistance | $65 / hr | $170 / hr |
| Silane Chamber | $5 / hr | $15 / hr |
| Stratasys 3D Printers (F270, Objet30) | $12.80 / hr + material | $35 / hr + material |
| Other 3D Printers (MiiCraft, Ultimaker, FormLabs) | $6 / hr + material | $16 / hr + material |
| Sonoplot | $35 / hr | $90 / hr |
| Active Use (All other tools) | $20 / hr | $60 / hr |
This is a summary of the new recharge rates for the Microfluidics Lab and Innovation Workshop. These are expected to take effect sometime in the next few months. Generally, rates are increasing to keep up with rising expenses. 3D print material prices are expected to decline with updated pricing for 2023.
Please review the new rates and contact the lab manager (bdincau@ucsb.edu) if you have any questions, concerns, or feedback, or feel free to use the discussion section below.
Changes to Reservations
Perhaps the biggest change coming up is how we will handle billing. While swipe access will still be required to enter the labs, all lab use should be recorded through FBS reservations. When the new rates are activated, there will be reservation options for every use case, including several “General Use” reservations for people that just need bench space or hand tools.
By logging all lab use in FBS, I will have access to a much more complete dataset for describing these labs. This will allow me to determine recharge rates more accurately in the future, while also identifying key tools for upgrade and replacement.