The uOttawa Richard L’Abbé Makerspace allows everyone to collaborate and build their dream projects. It’s open to students and community members to invent, make, build and play. The space is led, organized and managed by students from different fields.

Hours of operation 

Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
Monday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
Thursday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
Saturday: Closed

Mondays to Fridays are reserved for the University community (students, staff and faculty). Sundays are open for the general public.

Hours may differ during holidays and exam periods. For updates and changes to the schedule, follow our Instagram page (@uOCEED). For special access requests, email [email protected]

Smiling people wearing CEED shirts in the Makerspace.
CEED team members are here to help.
Wall of 3D printers.

3D Printing

Additive manufacturing process to create 3D objects.

Laser cutting.

Laser cutting

Engraving and cutting complex shapes in a variety of flat or circular materials.

Person wearing a VR headset.

Virtual Reality (VR)

Creating virtual environments and simulations with user interaction and sensory experiences.

Person assembling an electronic circuit.

Electronics and soldering

Designing, assembling and testing electronic circuits.

People working with textiles.

Textiles and wearables

Sewing, embroidering and using the heat press on fabrics and creating electronic embedded textiles.

Makerstore logo.

Makerstore

Offering a selection of materials for purchase.

Guidance and support

Whether you’re working on a course project, creating a personal prototype or working on advanced research, contact us about your project — we’re here to help bring your ideas to life.

During operating hours, the Makerspace is staffed by trained student employees from the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Engineering Design, providing guidance, support and supervision to ensure a safe, productive environment.

Two people getting trained in the MakerLab.

Training

You must complete training to use certain equipment in the space. This includes the laser cutter, resin 3D printer, embroidery machines and PCB mill. Training is offered throughout the year by the MakerLab.
Register for a workshop

Services and rates

Our services

3D printing

Laser cutting

PCB milling

Vacuum forming

Custom apparel

Awards and trophies

Designing

Person working on a project in the Makerspace.

Makerspace rates

Services
Free consultations are available. Materials sold separately.

  • 3D printing
    • Fused deposit modelling (FDM): $15 setup fee  
    • Resin: $30 setup fee
  • Laser cutting and PCB mill  
    • University community: $20 setup fee + $25/hour
    • Others: $20 setup fee + $35/hour
  • Vacuum forming and custom apparel
    • University community: $30/hour
    • Others: $75/hour
  • Awards, trophies and other design services
    • University community: $50/hour
    • Others: $100/hour

General space use (for approved and trained users)

  • University community: Free
  • Others: Free

Space use outside of regular hours (cost per head)

  • University community: $25/hour
  • Others: $50/hour

Space rental (with supervision)

  • University community
    • 4 to 20 people: $50/hour
    • 21 to 50 people: $75/hour
  • Others
    • 4 to 20 people: $200/hour
    • 21 to 50 people: $300/hour

All prices are subject to change. Contact us for a quote. 

Two people in the Makerspace.
Person working on a project in the Makerspace.

Work requests

Get expert assistance on your next build. Send us your request and let us do the work.
Email your work requests to [email protected]

Contact us

uOttawa Richard L'Abbé Makerspace

STM 107 
150 Louis Pasteur 
Ottawa ON  
K1N 6N5

613-562-5800 ext. 1559  
General inquiries: [email protected]
Volunteering: [email protected]

Thank you to our founding donor

The uOttawa Richard L’Abbé Makerspace is named for Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist Richard L'Abbé, co-founder of Med-Eng Systems Inc. Richard L’Abbé is a Faculty mechanical engineering alumnus who continues to encourage young entrepreneurs.