Printer Overview
Hyrel Printers are available in the following models: Hydras are our larger, gantry models; Systems are our tabletop, enclosed models; and Engines are the smaller, unenclosed models - available in Standard Resolution (SR) and High Resolution (HR, for bioprinting) versions.
All models use our Repetrel software and any slicer (Slic3r support provided). Each model comes with a Windows PC, either tablet or full desktop style. We operate our print heads via CANbus.
Printer Comparison
The following chart compares and contrasts the various models:
Designation | Benchtop Enclosed, Heated |
Benchtop Enclosed, Heating Optional |
Desktop Unenclosed |
Desktop, High Precision Unenclosed |
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Hydra 21 | System 30M | Engine SR | Engine HR | |
Target Users |
Laboratory Research | Laboratory Research | Budget Research | Biological Research |
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Placement Mechanism |
Benchtop Model Gantry Design |
Benchtop Model Knee Design |
Desktop Model Knee Design | |
Exterior Dimensions, XxYxZ (closed) |
42x24x33 in 107x61x84 cm |
34x16x32 in 87x41x82 cm |
13x21x22 in 33x54x56 cm |
13x20x19 in 33x51x49 cm |
Power Requirements |
8 A / 208-240 VAC (single phase) / 50-60 Hz | 15 A / 110-120 VAC / 60 Hz 8 A / 208-240 VAC (single phase) / 50 Hz | ||
Build Volume | 16x12x10 in / 400x300x250 mm 20x16x10 in / 500x400x250 mm option |
8x8x8 in 200x200x200 mm |
4x4x4 in 100x100x100 mm | |
Bed Temperatures |
120°C / 200°C option / -5°C option Note that 200°C beds larger than 400x300mm require 230VAC for optimal heating. |
85-90°C | 100°C / 200°C option / -5°C option | |
Max Chamber Temperatures |
65° standard hotter models in development |
~10°C above ambient as-is 55°C with additional heating |
no chamber | |
Bed RTDs | 1k PLAT | 10k | 1k PLAT | |
Max Bed Payload | 20 lbs 9 kg |
2.2 lbs 1 kg | ||
Max Yoke Payload | 5 lbs 2.2 kg |
2.2 lbs 1 kg |
5 lbs 2.2 kg | |
X/Y Printing Speeds |
Up to 60 mm/sec | Up to 30 mm/sec | Up to 15 mm/sec | |
Enclosure | Heated to 55°C by the hotbed |
Enclosed *Opt Heated to 55°C |
Unenclosed | |
Motion Control | 3-Phase with Closed-Loop Feedback |
0.9° Stepping Motor now with Closed-Loop Feedback as of Apr 2022 | ||
Positional Resolution X/Y/Z in µm |
6 / 6 / 1 | 5 / 5 / 1 | 1 / 1 / 1 | |
Positional Accuracy X/Y/Z in µm |
60 / 60 / 10 | 50 / 50 / 10 | 10 / 10 / 10 | |
Positional Repeatability X/Y/Z in µm |
60 / 60 / 10 | 50 / 50 / 10 | 10 / 10 / 10 | |
Precise X/Y Output for Bioplots |
100 µm lines 200 µm spacing |
50 µm lines 100 µm spacing | ||
Precise Z output for Bioplots |
25 µm layers | |||
Tool Positions Optional |
Five Ten |
Four | Five | |
Reservoir Ambient Options |
All EMO, SDS, DSD and SMH Heads | |||
Reservoir Temp Ctrl Options |
All VOL, KRA, TAM, RSD, and HSD Heads | |||
Filament Options |
All FH2-* and HT3-* Heads | |||
Low Power Laser Options |
6w, 450nm, GaN Diode and 2w, 450nm GaN Diode | |||
High Power Laser Options |
In Development | Not Applicable | ||
Spindle Tool Compatibility |
Standard Three-Phase |
Standard | Not Applicable | |
Max Axes | Max of 5: X, Y, Z Optional 4th A Axis (Lathe) Optional 4/5th A/B Axes (Trunion) |
Max of 3: X, Y, Z | Max of 4: X, Y, Z Optional 4th A Axis (Lathe) | |
Pick & Place Compatibility |
Yes | No | ||
Other Options |
Quiet Storm Fan, Microscope, UV Pens |
The Hydra Series
The Hydra 16A models have hard resolution (with encoder feedback) of 20 microns in the X and Y, and 0.8 microns in the Z in standard mode. In microstepping mode, we can achieve soft resolution of 4 microns in the X and Y. It comes standard with two tool positions, but can take additional yokes to handle more.
There are three models, as detailed above. The differences are:
- The Hydra 16A-S (standard) has a 250mm Z and stands on the floor, with the following options:
- Can take a bed at 400x300mm or 600x400mm at 120°C or 200°C, or a sub-ambient bed;
- Can take the 40W CO2 laser and 5W, 450nm diode laser;
- Can take the Pick and Place setup; and
- Can take the 3-Phase and 1-Phase spindle tools.
- The Hydra 16A-T (tall) has a 500mm Z and stands on the floor, with the following options:
- Can take a bed at 400x300mm or 600x400mm at 120°C or 200°C, or a sub-ambient bed;
- Can take the 5W, 450nm diode laser (NO CO2 LASER);
- Can take the Pick and Place setup; and
- Can take the 3-Phase and 1-Phase spindle tools.
The System 30M, 30, and 23
Systems are enclosed benchtop models. Detailed information is on the Systems page. The System 30M replaced the System 30, which replaced the System 23. For you history buffs and Kickstarters.
The Engines
Engines are open-air desktop models. Engines can take up to four heads at once, either working cooperatively on a one print, or making duplicate copies of a small print at the same time. Build volume is 200mm x 200mm x 200mm (X/Y/Z). Detailed information is on the Engines page.