Fees and terms of use

New Fees at SLUB Makerspace Since 01.01.2023

The new fees-model for the laser cutter and the plastic and plaster 3D printers allows for a fairer and more transparent way to balance accounts. The new fees are based on the machine running time, as usual, but the scale has changed. For example, we now charge by the minute for the laser cutter and no longer by 20 minutes. This means that the first 10 minutes will be charged, as opposed to the first free 10 minutes in the old model. For the 3D printers, material consumption plays a role now as well. All services that were free of charge will remain free of charge. Overall, we have also made sure that the fees for our services remain very low and student-friendly compared to commercial service providers.

You can find a detailed explanation of how fees change for each of the machines here:

from 01.11.2019

1. General

1. The house and usage regulations of the SLUB apply in the currently valid version.
2. The SLUB Makerspace is available to all persons with a valid SLUBcard. This user card must be presented for each use and at any time upon request of the supervisory staff.
3. Use of the SLUB Makerspace is only possible at certain times. The service times and other current information can be found at www.slub-dresden.de/mitmachen/makerspace/.
4. The use of the SLUB Makerspace for commercial production is not permitted.
5. Usage fees apply for individual devices. An overview of the costs and their composition is listed at the top of this page.
6. Individual devices must be reserved in advance. The booking procedure is described on the Equipment Booking page. The allocation of equipment usage time is done by the Makerspace staff.
7. If a reserved equipment use time or participation in an equipment licence/course/workshop is not taken or not cancelled at least 24 hours before the start, a flat fee will be charged.
8. Users: inside confirm and assure that the products they make in the SLUB Makerspace are not intended to be used for illegal purposes. In particular, the products must not fall under the German Weapons Act or be suitable as weapons or parts for the manufacture of weapons.
9. Users themselves are liable for damages caused by the violation of copyrights or industrial property rights of third parties.
10. There is no entitlement to availability and functionality of the equipment at all times. Non-functional equipment is marked accordingly and is not available for use.
11. The supervision, care and advice of the supervisor shall be given to the best of his/her knowledge and belief, using the latest scientific and technical knowledge known to him/her.
12. Users: inside are responsible for complying with the safety and usage regulations when making and using items in the SLUB Makerspace.
13. 3D prints that have not been collected three months after notification of completion of the print will be disposed of.
14. Unauthorised changes to software and hardware configurations are not permitted. If additional software is required, the supervisor must be informed.
15. The SLUB Makerspace is a place for experimentation. Neither the SLUB Makerspace nor the assigned supervisor are liable if a recommended technical procedure does not lead to the desired success.
16. Neither the SLUB Makerspace nor the assigned supervisor is liable for the loss or damage of objects, clothing, glasses, etc. brought along.
17. Users: inside the SLUB Makerspace are obliged to disclose the purpose of their project to the staff in case of justified suspicion of violation of the applicable terms of use. The SLUB Makerspace staff reserves the right to reject, cancel or withhold projects in case of suspicion.

2. room regulations Makerspace M1

1. Scope of application
   • The room regulations apply to all persons who are in the room Makerspace M1.
   • The room is divided into the following areas:
     • Workshop area: wooden floor
     • Work area: Carpeted floor
     • SLA printing work area: linoleum floor
2. Dangers for people and the environment
   • Risk of tripping due to carpet edges and not fully closed floor tanks as well as exposed cable routing
   • Risk of slipping due to slippery floor
   • Risk of burns from hot surfaces, liquids, tools or machine parts
   • Impairment of human health due to
     • Noise emissions
     • Decomposition products of thermally stressed plastics
     • Dust generation
     • Visible and invisible laser radiation
   • Fire hazard due to
     • spontaneous combustion of textiles soiled with grease or impregnated with hazardous substances
     • hot machine parts
     • flammable hazardous substances
   • risk of injury, especially crushing and cutting, from
     • rotating sharp tool parts
     • flinging away of objects
     • pointed and sharp objects
     • mechanically moving machine parts
   • Risk of electric shock when using electrical equipment.
   • Additional hazards may occur when operating equipment in the Makerspace M1. These are noted in the respective operating instructions.
3. Protective measures and rules of conduct
   • The Makerspace is used under the supervision of trained personnel. The supervisor is authorised to instruct users with regard to health and safety at work, fire protection and general order.
   • Users are responsible for the workspace they use and must leave it in a tidy state.
   • The SLA printing work area (linoleum floor) may only be entered with valid occupational health and safety instruction and with an SLA printing equipment licence or instruction.
   • The use of tools and equipment is only permitted with the respective authorisation. The authorisation is marked by a traffic light system:
     • Green traffic light: This equipment may only be used with valid occupational health and safety instruction.
     • Yellow traffic light: This device may only be used with valid occupational health and safety training. In addition, the information available on the unit must be observed.
     • Red traffic light: This device may only be used with valid occupational health and safety training and with a device licence or instruction.
   • The execution of the instruction is documented and the practical and content-related understanding of the instruction is confirmed in writing by the user. The occupational health and safety instruction is carried out by the Makerspace staff.
   • When using equipment, the respective operating instructions and, if applicable, the operating instructions of the manufacturer must always be observed.
   • The functionality and safety of the equipment must be visually checked by the user before starting work. Malfunctions, faults and defects must be reported immediately to a supervisor.
   • Tools are only to be used for their intended purpose. Before setting up machines and when changing tools, the mains plug must be disconnected to minimise the risk of injury.
   • Tools must not be carried by the cable and plugs must not be pulled out by the cable.
   • Tools must be sufficiently cooled down before they are stored.
   • Issued tools and materials must be returned when the work is finished. SLUB Makerspace devices and work equipment marked for use in the Makerspace may not be removed from the Makerspace rooms.
   • The operation and use of machines and equipment under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication is not permitted.
   • Smoking, eating and drinking (with the exception of water from plastic bottles) are not permitted in the SLUB Makerspace.
   • Users: inside are obliged to wear the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) for the respective activity:
     • Clothing suitable for the workshop must be worn in all cases. This includes sturdy footwear that protects the toes.
     • No loose clothing, jewellery on hands, arms or neck (scarves, chains, ribbons...) or gloves may be worn on fast-moving equipment or machines with feed points. Long hair must be tied up.
     • In case of increased noise exposure, ear protection must be used.
     • Eye protection must be used if there is a risk of flying objects.
     • Mouth protection must be worn in case of increased dust exposure.
     • Gloves must be used when handling hazardous substances.
     • Thermally insulated gloves must be worn while handling hot objects.
     • For hygienic reasons, hands must be washed after leaving Makerspace M1.
     • Bags, backpacks and jackets must not be left in the workshop area to avoid tripping hazards.
     • Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation in the room. Avoid inhalation of vapours, especially from thermally stressed plastics. Existing local fume cupboards must be used.
4. Behaviour in case of malfunction and danger
   • Stop work immediately.
   • Inform the supervisor immediately.
   • Follow the instructions of the supervisor.
   • Observe the unit-specific instructions.
   • Repairs, maintenance and release for further work may only be carried out by qualified personnel.
5. Behaviour in case of accidents - First aid - Emergency call 112
   • Stop work, switch off the machine and disconnect the mains plug.
   • Inform the supervisor and do not put yourself in danger!
   • Keep calm.
   • Follow the instructions of the supervisor.
   • Inform the first aider. This person is named in the alarm plan for the object: Zellescher Weg 17, 01069 Dresden.
   • In case of injuries, regardless of their severity, make an entry in the first-aid book.
   • In case of accidents with electric current: Do not touch the person until the current has been switched off (pull the mains plug from the device, switch off the fuse of the distribution box).
   • In case of cuts: Put on disposable gloves, cover the wound germ-free and apply a pressure bandage if necessary.
   • In case of eye injuries: As a general rule, do not allow foreign bodies in the eye to be removed by laypersons. Cover both eyes sterilely and bandage them to protect them from light. Take the person to an ophthalmologist. In case of dust, the eye can be rinsed with eye wash.
6. Maintenance, servicing, disposal
   • Users: inside are responsible for the work area they use and must leave it in a tidy condition.
     • Maintenance, repair and servicing work may only be carried out by qualified personnel.
     • Before maintenance, repair and servicing work, the machine must be disconnected from the power supply.
     • Waste must be disposed of in accordance with the Waste Catalogue Ordinance (AVV). Waste containers are available for residual waste, paper/cardboard, wood and plastics.
7. Consequences of non-observance of the conditions of use may include loss of limbs or sight, hearing damage, respiratory diseases, consequential damage due to thermal decomposition products or damage to property.

3. room regulations Carrel Fotostudio

1. Scope
   • The room regulations apply to all persons who are in the Carrel Fotostudio room.
2. Dangers to people and the environment
   • Risk of tripping due to incompletely closed floor tanks and exposed cable routing.
   • Additional hazards may occur when operating equipment in the Carrel Fotostudio. These are noted in the respective operating instructions.
3. Protective measures and rules of conduct
   • The use of the equipment is only permitted with the respective authorisation.
   • The execution of the instruction is documented and the practical and content-related understanding of the instruction is confirmed in writing by the user. The occupational safety instruction is carried out by the staff of the SLUB Makerspace.
   • Smoking, eating and drinking (with the exception of water from plastic bottles) are not permitted in the Carrel photo studio.
   • The functionality and safety of equipment must be checked by the users (also visually) at the start of work. Faults, errors and defects must be reported immediately to the supervisor in the Makerspace M1.
   • Equipment is only to be used for the intended purpose. Before setting up equipment, the mains plug must be pulled out to minimise the risk of electric shock.
   • Units must not be carried by the cable and plugs must not be pulled out by the cable.
   • Before stowing equipment, it must have cooled down sufficiently.
   • Issued tools and materials must be returned after completion of the work. Equipment and work materials of the SLUB Makerspace marked for use in the SLUB Makerspace may not be removed from the SLUB Makerspace rooms.
   • The operation and use of equipment under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication is not permitted.
4. Behaviour in case of malfunctions and danger
   • Stop work immediately.
   • The supervisor in the SLUB Makerspace M1 must be informed immediately.
   • Follow the instructions of the supervisor. Observe the device-specific instructions.
   • Repairs, maintenance and release for further work may only be carried out by qualified personnel.
5. Behaviour in case of accidents - First aid - Emergency call 112
   • Stop work, switch off the machine and pull out the mains plug.
   • Inform the supervisor and do not put yourself in danger! Keep calm.
   • Follow the instructions of the supervisor.
   • Inform the first aider. This person is named in the alarm plan for the object: Zellescher Weg 17, 01069 Dresden.
   • In case of injuries, regardless of their severity, make an entry in the first-aid book.
   • In case of accidents with electric current: Do not touch the person until the current has been switched off (pull the mains plug from the device, switch off the fuse of the distribution box).
   • In case of cuts: Put on disposable gloves, cover the wound germ-free and apply a pressure bandage if necessary.
   • In case of eye injuries: As a general rule, do not allow foreign bodies in the eye to be removed by laypersons. Cover both eyes sterilely and bandage them to protect them from light. Take the person to an ophthalmologist. In case of dust, the eye can be rinsed with eye wash.
6. Maintenance, servicing, disposal
   • Maintenance, repair and servicing work may only be carried out by qualified personnel.
   • Before maintenance, repair and servicing work, the machine must be disconnected from the power supply.
   • Waste must be disposed of in accordance with the Waste Catalogue Ordinance (AVV). Waste containers are available for residual waste, paper/cardboard, wood and plastics.
7. Consequences of non-observance of the conditions of use may include loss of sight or damage to property.

Here are the terms of use for download (PDF).