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:

Printer Model Comparison

Designation	Benchtop Enclosed, Heated	Benchtop Enclosed, Heating Optional	Desktop Unenclosed	Desktop, High Precision Unenclosed
	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