Services
NextFab Studio offers a variety of product prototyping, model-building, and consulting services for members and non-members.
If you have a design ready to go, see our quick quotation information for large format graphics printing, outdoor graphics print/cut, 3D printing, laser cutting/engraving, CNC plasma cutting, CNC machining, or CNC routing.
FOR NON-MEMBERS:
NextFab Studio can design and/or build your project for you – we revel in tackling new and interesting challenges. Please contact us to discuss your needs and to obtain a quotation for your project. The tables below describe our fee structure for consulting and contract prototyping.
FOR MEMBERS:
Members have access to our consulting and contracting services at reduced rates.
In addition, members can learn and use the equipment listed below in 3 ways – via tutoring, supervised use, and unsupervised use- based on their needs and level of training. Charging members only when they use these resources allows us to keep our membership rates reasonable, while still providing access to state-of-the-art facilities.
| Category | Description | Prerequisites | Billing Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contract | Staff member performs work for you | Your design | File Preparation + Machine Time + Labor |
| Consulting | Staff member develops designs for you | None | Consulting |
| Tutoring | Staff member trains you one-on-one | None | Private Training + Machine Time |
| Supervised Use | Staff member supervises you on the machine | Above, plus completed Level I course for the machine | Individual Supervision + Machine Time |
| Unsupervised Use | You operate the machine yourself with light supervision | Above, plus completed Level II course for machine | Machine Time |
Total project rates will be based on the following prices:
| Category | Item | Unit | Member | Non-Member |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service | File Preparation | Hour | $30 | $50 |
| Labor | Hour | $50 | $50 | |
| Consulting | Hour | $60 | $60 | |
| Supervision | Hour | $20 | N/A | |
| Private Training | Hour | $60 | $100 | |
| Printing | Epson Sylus Pro 9900 – 44″ Media | Linear Foot | $11-$20 | $13-$24 |
| Roland VersaCAMM SP300 – 24″/30″ Media | Linear Foot | $2.50-$6 | $3-$7 | |
| 3D Printing | Stratasys Dimension 1200es (Std. Res. / High Res.) | Cubic Inch | $25 / $30 | $50 / $60 |
| Z-Corp Spectrum Z510 – Full Color | Cubic Inch | $15 | $25 | |
| Z-Corp Part Infiltration (strengthens parts) | Cubic Inch | $7 | $10 | |
| Fabrication | Metal Fabrication Area (MIG, Plasma) | Hour | $25 | $50 |
| Roland MDX540SA CNC Mill | Hour | $30 | $45 | |
| ShopBot CNC Router | Hour | $20 | $45 | |
| TorchMate CNC Plasma Cutter | Hour | $25 | $50 | |
| Trotec Speedy 500 Laser Engraver | Hour | $25 | $55 |
Prices for machines in the “Fabrication” category do not include the cost of raw materials.
Prices are subject to change without notice.
