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Memberships

Unlock the full potential of our cutting-edge fabrication lab and its state-of-the-art machines by becoming a valued member. Not sure where to begin? We recommend stopping by for a tour to learn more about the lab and memberships. Tours are held every Saturday at 1pm, no reservation required.

Questions about Memberships? Contact our Lab Manager at eric.mcgrath@suncoastscience.org or call 941-840-4394.

Membership Packages

1. Basic Lab Access Package: $35 for 8 hours

Access to the Fab Lab and use of manual and power tools, electronics benches, computers and software, consumables, bandsaws, drill press, belt sander and miter saw.

2. Vinyl/Plastic Forming Package: $50 for 8 hours

Access to the Fab Lab and use of all vinyl cutter/printers, foam cutters and vacuum former, manual and power tools, electronics benches, computers and software, consumables, bandsaws, drill press, belt sander and miter saw.

3. Laser Engraver/Cutter Package: $50 for 8 hours

Access to the Fab Lab and use of all laser machines, manual and power tools, electronics benches, computers and software, consumables, bandsaws, drill press, belt sander and miter saw.

4. Wood/Composite Carving Package: $75 for 8 hours

Access to the Fab Lab and use of CNC router, handheld router, planer/jointer, manual and power tools, electronics benches, computers and software, consumables, bandsaws, drill press, belt sander and miter saw.

5. Metal/Sheet Cutting Package: $100 for 8 hours

Access to the Fab Lab and use of waterjet, lathes, manual mills and CNC mill, manual and power tools, electronics benches, computers and software, consumables, bandsaws, drill press, belt sander and miter saw.

6. 3D Printing Package: $40 for 72 hours (print time)

Access to the Fab Lab and use of all 3D printers, manual and power tools, electronics benches, computers and software, consumables, bandsaws, drill press, belt sander and miter saw.

$35 | Student members* can access the Fab Lab and use manual and power tools, electronics benches, computers and software, consumables, bandsaws, drill press, belt sander and miter saw. Student members receive 8 hours for any machine use across packages #2-#6 listed above) for $35.

*Student members must be at least 12 years old and currently enrolled full-time in middle school, high school or college. College students will be required to provide a copy of their current course schedule showing full-time enrollment. Students under age 14 must be supervised by a parent/guardian while in the lab. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Fabrication Director/Lab manager.

$400/month (Access for up to 5 individuals from the same company)

Business memberships include access to all machines and tools in the Fab Lab for 1 to 5 individuals in your company for 30 days from the date of purchase. Membership includes 2 hours of consultation time. Additional consultation time is available at the rate of $50 per hour.

Important Notes & Restrictions
  • Hours in Individual and Student Membership packages do not expire.
  • Please note that there are maximum daily limits on machine reservations for all packages and members using the lab must be checked off on each machine’s usage through Fab Lab staff.
  • Members must reserve machine(s) prior to use.
  • All new memberships include 1 hour of orientation time with Fabrication Director/Lab manager. In the event that additional machine training is needed, members will need to schedule a private class/work session for an additional hourly fee.
  • Membership packages may not be used for classes, private class/work sessions, or other events. These packages apply to the use of machines/software for your personal or company projects only.

Suncoast Science Center
4452 S Beneva Road
Sarasota Florida 34233
info@suncoastscience.org
941-840-4394

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