uOttawa Richard L’Abbé Makerspace | Faculty of Engineering

Students working on a project in the uOttawa Richard L'Abbé Makerspace. — Faculty of Engineering

Centre for Entrepreneurship and Engineering Design

CEED facilities

uOttawa Richard L’Abbé Makerspace

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.

The latest tools to design, play and create

The Makerspace is the heart of our maker ecosystem. Like other makerspaces, it fosters creativity and innovation by bringing together multidisciplinary teams. Inventors, designers, engineers, tinkerers, problem solvers, artisans — all can use the space to create and work on different projects.

The Makerspace is fully equipped with 3D printers, laser cutters, soldering stations and more. The equipment allows students and community members to build and test prototypes, whether for courses or personal projects.

What we offer

Student support

Services and rates

Smiling people wearing CEED shirts in the Makerspace. — CEED team members are here to help.

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

Hours may differ during holidays and exam periods. View updates and changes to the schedule.

For special access requests, email [email protected].

What our makerspace offers

Whether for class assignments, team competitions or personal ventures, the Richard L’Abbé Makerspace offers the uOttawa community access to specialized equipment, practical training and knowledgeable staff to support you at every step of the creative process.

The Makerspace also welcomes members of the broader community, providing digital prototyping capabilities and technical support for a wide range of projects and needs.

Full equipment list

3D Printing

Additive manufacturing process to create 3D objects.

Laser cutting

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

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.

Textiles and wearables

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

Makerstore

Offering a selection of materials for purchase.

How to access and use the Makerspace

Become a CEED member

The Makerspace operates on a membership-based model. Become a CEED member to be granted access.

Sundays are free for all members, below are the fees for weekday access.

Self-serve space use

For approved and trained members. Come use the space to work on your own projects.

Faculty of Engineering students: No additional cost
uOttawa community (students, staff and faculty)
- Day pass: $5
- Semester pass: $25
Others (alumni and other community)
- Day pass: $10
- Semester pass: $40

Material fees

3D printing with PLA material is free, everything else is paid per gram.
Material scraps are available for laser cutting, vinyl cutting and PCB milling.
Other materials can be brought in or purchased in our store.

If you are looking for a job service, see the services section.

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.

Services and rates

Person working on a project in the Makerspace.

Our services

3D printing

Laser cutting

PCB milling

Vacuum forming

Custom apparel

Awards and trophies

Designing

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

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.

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

Centre for Entrepreneurship and Engineering Design

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.

Donate