New Users

CCEM is always happy to welcome new users. The first step is to contact the facilities manager or a member of the technical staff to discuss your proposed job, any questions about your material and the required sample preparation.
New academic users need to create an account. All users with new samples must provide the facility manager with a description of the sample. Following a feasibility review of the proposed work by CCEM staff, instrument time and training, if applicable, is scheduled with staff. CCEM also offer virtual microscopy sessions with our operators for those not able to attend in-person through online video conferencing.
Following data collection, the data is provided to the user, or an all inclusive analysis can be provided on an as needs basis. Costs are based on the academic user fee schedule, and are determined by the facility manager.
Academic Rates
Academic rates apply exclusively to Canadian University funded projects. All other projects will be charged non-academic rates. For information about other rate classes please contact the facilities manager.
Rates listed below are for instrument time only and do not include CCEM staff time, which is an additional hourly rate of $70.
Expandable List
Instrument | Capability | Daytime (M-F 8 am-6 pm) CAD$/hour | After Hours CAD$/hour |
Spectra Ultra | HRTEM/STEM | $120 | $80 |
Nion HERMES | HRSTEM | $90 | $50 |
TITAN LB | HRTEM/STEM | $85 | $45 |
Talos 200X | HRTEM/STEM | $100 | $60 |
Talos L120C | LaB6 TEM | $70 | $45 |
JEOL 1200EX TEMSCAN | W TEM | $60 | $60 |
Instrument | Capability | Daytime (M-F 8 am-6 pm) CAD$/hour | After Hours CAD$/hour |
Quattro S ESEM | EDS + heating/cooling stage + in-situ liquid/gas stage | $75 | $45 |
FEI Magellan | XHRFESEM | $70 | $40 |
JEOL 7000 | FEGSEM + EDS + EBSD | $70 | $40 |
JEOL 6610LV | W + EDS | $55 | $35 |
Tescan VP | EDS + cooling stage | $55 | $55 |
JEOL JAMP-9500F | Auger | $65 | $50 |
Instrument | Capability | Daytime (M-F 8 am-6 pm) CAD$/hour | After Hours CAD$/hour | Overnight Automated (12 am-8 am) CAD$/hour |
Thermo Helios 5 | FIB | $120 | $70 | – |
Thermo Scientific Plasma FIB | PFIB | $120 | $70 | $10 |
Zeiss Crossbeam 350 | Laser FIB | $120 | $70 | $10 |
Zeiss ORION NanoFab (Imaging) | HIM | $80 | $45 | – |
Zeiss ORION NanoFab (Patterning) | HIM | $115 | $60 | – |
Instrument | Weekday Daytime (M-F 8 am – 4 pm) CAD$/session | Weekday After hours (M-F 4 pm – 8 am) CAD$/session | Weekday Full day (8 am – 8 am) CAD$/session | Weekend Full day (8 am – 8 am) CAD$/session |
Cameca LEAP 5000 XS APT | $480 | $480 | $800 | $480 |
Instrument | Weekday Daytime (M-F 8 am – 6 pm) CAD$/session | Weekday After hours (M-F 6 pm – 8 am) CAD$/session | Weekday Full day (8 am – 8 am) CAD$/session | Weekend Full day (8 am – 8 am) CAD$/session |
Zeiss Xradia 630 Versa XCT* | 360 | 360 | 580 | 360 |
Nikon M2 XCT* | 300 | 300 | 480 | 300 |
*These are provisional rates, effective June 1 – Dec 31, 2023
Funding Opportunities
CMC Microsystems MNT Award
Need characterization of your micro- and nano-fabricated systems? Academic researchers can apply for MNT-awards to cover 80% of eligible costs for fabrication and travel. CCEM is an approved MNT lab! Apply for the MNT award here.
