Pricing

Fees and rates for using the Tissue Mechanics Laboratory at the University of Minnesota. 

Hourly fees

InstrumentInternal (academic)External: I-PRIMEExternal: Non-I-PRIME
Planar Biaxial: Uniaxial mode$4/hour$50/hour$75/hour
Planar Biaxial: Biaxial mode$12/hour$84/hour$125/hour

Hourly rate: Training and technical assistance

Here are the rates for the Tissue Mechanics Laboratory (TML) manager or technical staff:

  • Internal (academic): $25/hour
  • External: IPRIME: $84/hour
  • External: Non-IPRIME: $125/hour

Price details

  • Other services may be available upon request. Contact [email protected] for a quote and more details.  
  • Users external to the University of Minnesota must have a fully executed contract in place before TML staff begins work or TML access is authorized. For more information, contact [email protected].
  • Fees are subject to change on an annual basis.
  • Last updated: February 2, 2024.