Rates, Schedules and Training
The University of Colorado adopted the PPMS platform to facilitate bookings and billing from instrument cores on campus. New users should create an account, and existing users log in, through  to request services, book instruments, and check current rates. Â
MIMIC instrument rates will increase on September 1, 2025, including new hourly rates for the Keyence microscope. Please note the new rates below.
| Item Name | Unit of Sale | Internal Rate | External Federal Rate | External Non-Profit Rate | External Corporate Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeiss Xradia 520 Versa X-Ray Microscope (Peak Mon-Fri 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) | hour | $90 | $90 | $100 | $275 |
| Zeiss Xradia 520 Versa X-Ray Microscope (Off Peak Mon-Fri 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) | hour | $30 | $30 | $50 | $275 |
| Hysitron TI-950 NanoIndenter | hour | $40 | $40 | $50 | $150 |
| MTS Insight II | hour | $20 | $20 | $40 | $100 |
| Renishaw InVia Raman Spectroscopy System | hour | $40 | $40 | $70 | $200 |
| Keyence Optical Profilometer Confocal Microscope | hour | $45 | $45 | $50 | $100 |
| Technical Assistance / Training | hour | $50 | $50 | $50 | $200 |
| Image processing computer workstation | hour | $10 | $10 | $35 | $70 |