| Tool | UMD | External Non-Profit / University | Small Commercial / MTECH | Large Commercial |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hitachi SU-70 FEG SEM | 52 | 81 | 132 | 182 |
| JEM 2100 LaB6 TEM | 47 | 73 | 132 | 182 |
| JEM 2100 FEG TEM/STEM | 66 | 103 | 198 | 273 |
| JXA 8900R Microprobe | 35 | 55 | 132 | 182 |
| Tescan GAIA/XEIA FEG SEM | 52 | 81 | 132 | 182 |
| Tescan GAIA/XEIA FIB/SEM | 102 | 159 | 198 | 273 |
| Staff Technical Assistance Time 1 | 40 | 62 | 66 | 79 |
| Holders and Sample Prep | 28 | 44 | 55 | 80 |
All rates in are in $/hour.
Rates are determined by the type of organization from which the funds are paid.
(1) Rate for Staff Technical Assistance Time is based on the time spent by staff members providing technical support, guidance & training outside of equipment training, and technical services to users of the lab.
Last modified: April 9, 2026 12:11 pm
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