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
Shipping Dimensions, XxYxZ	Wooden Crate: 49x30x42 in, 325 pounds 125x76x107 cm, 147 kg		32x22x36 in, 100# 81x56x91 cm, 45 kg	25x25x20 in, 50# 64x64x51 cm, 23 kg	25x25x20 in, 65# 64x64x51 cm, 29 kg
Approximate Printer Weight	180 pounds 82 kg		80 pounds 36 kg	40 pounds 18 kg	50 pounds 23 kg
Exterior Dimensions, XxYxZ (closed)	42x24x33 in 107x61x84 cm		34x16x32 in 87x41x82 cm	13x21x22 in 33x54x56 cm	13x20x19 in 33x51x49 cm
Power Requirements	15 A / 120 VAC / 60 Hz 8 A / 208-240 VAC (single phase) / 50 Hz		15 A / 120 VAC / 60 Hz 8 A / 208-240 VAC (single phase) / 50 Hz
Build Volume	Standard: 16x12x10 in 500x400x250 mm	Hot Chamber: 7x5x5 in 180x130x130 mm	8x8x8 in 200x200x200 mm		4x4x4 in 100x100x100 mm
Bed Temperatures	200°C standard / -5°C option Note that for 200°C beds we recommend 208-240 VAC for optimal heating.		90-95°C		120°C standard / 200°C optional / -5°C option
Max Chamber Temperatures	Standard: 65°C	Hot Chamber: 150°C	~10°C above ambient from heated bed 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	Standard: Polycarbonate Heated to 55°C by the hotbed	Hot Chamber: Stainless, PTFE Heated to 150C by the hotbed	Polycarbonate *Optionally 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	5 / 5 / 1		5 / 5 / 1		1 / 1 / 1
Positional Accuracy X/Y/Z in µm	50 / 50 / 10		50 / 50 / 10		10 / 10 / 10
Positional Repeatability X/Y/Z in µm	50 / 50 / 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

Power Requirements

The Hydra 21 requires 8 A / 208-240 VAC (single phase) / 50-60 Hz.

The 30M, EHR, and ESR each can be plugged into 15 A / 110-120 VAC / 60 Hz OR 8 A / 208-240 VAC (single phase) / 50 Hz. The power supplies are auto-detecting and auto-switching.

Customers outside of North America will have to provide their own power cord with an IEC connection to the printer.

Customers in North America may have to modify or replace the power cord to fit their organization's provided outlet.