Resource Scheduler & Rates

PPMS by Stratocore is a scheduler tool that offers a robust platform design specifically for core facility management. PPMS streamlines equipment scheduling, training, usage tracking, billing processes and report generation, which has improved both the administrator and user experience. COSINC has worked with OIT to gather data and customize the system for the COSINC facility. The features and capability of the PPMS system for our facility will continue to evolve based on user feedback and administrative requirements and adjustments made to better serve our user community. You can also visit Stratocore's website for more information, including testimonials from other institutions and universities who are utilizing this software.

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For help with onboarding, please refer to the User Guide. 

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To properly cite COSINC, add the following text to your acknowledgements: xxx was performed at COSINC-(FAB or CHR), CU Boulder (RRID:SCR_018985)

Characterization Rates

Characterization Rates Notes: 
1. Training or assistance are in addition to the hourly rate. 
2. CU Boulder College of Engineering & Applied Science discount may apply. 
SystemModelRates ($/hr)
CU Boulder 2External Non-ProfitExternal FederalExternal Industry
Atomic Force MicroscopyNanosurf DriveAFM$62.79$69.07$62.79$156.98
Critical Point DryerLeica EM CPD300$31.40$34.54$31.40$78.50
Field Emission Scanning Electron MicroscopeHitachi SU8600$80.50$88.55$80.50$201.25
Focused Ion BeamFEI Nova 600i Dual Beam$95.70$105.27$95.70$239.25
Low Energy Ion Scattering SpectroscopyIontof QTac100 High Sensitivity LEIS system$57.30$63.03$57.30$143.25
Sample preparation for LEIS $13.40$14.74$13.40$33.50
Optical MicroscopeLeica DM2700 Upright$32.50$35.75$32.50$81.25
Plasma CleanerPIE Scientific Tergeo-Plus $35.00$38.50$35.00$87.50
Small Angle X-Ray ScatteringXenocs Xeuss Pro$56.67$62.34$56.67$141.68
Scanning Electron MicroscopeSU3500 VP SEM$62.50$68.75$62.50$156.25
Tabletop Scanning Electron MicroscopeHitachi TM-4000 Plus II with EDS$44.30$48.73$44.30$110.75
Sputter Coater/Carbon CoaterLeica EM ACE600$50.30$55.33$50.30$125.75
UV-VIS-NIR SpectrophotometerShimadzu UV3600i with MPC-603A$43.50$47.85$43.50$108.75
StereomicroscopeLeica S9 Greenough$5.90$6.49$5.90$14.75
Stylus ProfilometerBruker DektakXTA$45.90$50.49$45.90$114.75
Data Analysis Workstation $7.00$7.70$7.00$17.50
X-ray Photoelectron SpectroscopyKratos Axis Supra XPS Surface Analysis System$68.30$75.13$68.30$170.75
X-ray DiffractionRigaku SmartLab 9kW$55.55$61.11$55.55$138.88
Training 1 $35.50$39.05$35.50$88.75
Assistance 1 $50.88$55.97$50.88$127.20

Fabrication Rates

Fabrication Rates Notes:
1. Training or assistance are in addition to the hourly rate.
2. CU Boulder College of Engineering & Applied Science discount may apply.
3. Discounts for long-term use: Hrs. 0-2 full price, hrs. 2-4, 20% off; 4-6 hrs., 40% off; 6+ hrs., 60% off.
SystemModelRates ($/hr)
CU Boulder 2External Non-ProfitExternal FederalExternal Industry
E-Beam/Sputter DepositionAngstrom Engineering EvoVac$54.00$59.40$54.00$135.00
Thermal EvaporatorAngstrom Engineering EvoVac$48.80$53.68$48.80$122.00
Thin Film Thickness MeasurementFilmetrics F40-UV$48.90$53.79$48.90$122.25
E-Beam Lithography Data PrepGenISys BEAMER$28.00$30.80$28.00$70.00
Spectroscopic EllipsometerJ.A. Woollam M-2000----
Digital MicroscopeKeyence VHX-7100----
Solvent/Developer BenchesKinetics SS$25.30$27.83$25.30$63.25
Toxic/Corrosive BenchesKinetics PVC$25.30$27.83$25.30$63.25
Stylus ProfilometerKLA Tencor P7----
Spin CoatersLaurell WS-650MZ$36.50$40.15$36.50$91.25
O2 Plasma AsherMarch Jupiter III$37.00$40.70$37.00$92.50
High-Resolution 3D Printer 3Nanoscribe Photonic Professional GT2 $48.60$53.46$48.60$121.50
Mask AlignerOAI 806----
Chlorine ICP EtcherPlasma-Therm Apex$66.20$72.82$66.20$165.50
Fluorine RIEPlasma-Therm Vision 320$48.50$53.35$48.50$121.25
E-Beam LithographyRaith EBPG 5150 Plus$135.60$149.16$135.60$339.00
Direct WriterRaith Picomaster XF200----
Optical Profilometer/Confocal MicroscopeSensofar S neox----
COSINC Fab Induction $45.70$50.27$45.70$114.25
Training 1 $28.65$31.52$28.65$71.63
Assistance 1 $52.00$57.20$52.00$130.00