Overview

Welcome to Hyrel!

With literally thousands of materials to print on the Hyrel Printer, we have broken down the list of materials into logical groups based on their printing temperature and type of head used to print them.

A quick intro to many of the functions of a Hyrel printer can be found here.

If you are planning on using the heads which photoinitiate crosslinking, make sure you specify the correct wavelength of LED for your material.

A standard material printing data sheet has been created for many of the materials that have been internally tested; you can access this data by clicking here.

Always be sure of what material you are using, and what will be off-gassed.

Our current price list can be found here.

Software and Firmware

Our equipment runs our proprietary Repetrel software and firmware. This was not done to be difficult, but because we didn't want to be restricted by the limitations of other printers. This is how we have the ability to adjust things like the Z position and material flow rate during a print. For a more in-depth look, please see the Repetrel page. To download and install, please see the Software page.

Hardware

There are two categories: Printers and Heads (or Accessories).

Printers

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.

Comparison

The following chart compares and contrasts the various models:

Printer Model Comparison
Designation	Hydra 16A Freestanding Heated		Benchtop, Enclosed Heating Optional	Desktop, Unenclosed	Desktop, High Precision Unenclosed
Designation	16AS Hydra Standard	16AT Hydra Tall	System 30M	Engine SR	Engine HR
Target Users	Industrial Manufacturing		Laboratory Research	Budget Research	Biological Research
Image
Placement Mechanism	Freestanding (Floor) Model Gantry Design		Benchtop Model Knee Design	Desktop Model Knee Design
Exterior Dimensions, XxYxZ (closed)	48x35x50 in 120x88x125 cm	48x35x60 in 120x88x153 cm	34x16x32 in 565x405x810 cm	13x21x22 in 330x530x560 cm	13x24x22 in 330x600x560 cm
Power Requirements	15A / 110VAC / 60 Hz 8A / 220VAC / 50Hz		10A / 110VAC / 60 Hz 5A / 220VAC / 50Hz
Build Volume	16x12x10 in 400x300x250 mm or 24x16x10 in 600x400x250 mm	16x12x20 in 600x400x500 mm or 24x16x20 in 600x400x500 mm	8x8x8 in 200x200x200 mm		4x4x4 in 100x100x100 mm
Bed Temperatures	120°C - 200°C option - sub-ambient option Note that 200°C beds larger than 400x300mm require 230VAC for optimal heating.		75°C		100°C - sub-ambient option
X/Y Printing Speeds	Up to 60 mm/sec		Up to 30 mm/sec		Up to 15 mm/sec
Enclosure	Heated to 55°C		Enclosed *Opt Heated to 55°C	Unenclosed
Motion Control	3-Phase with Closed-Loop Feedback		0.9° Stepping Motor
Positional Resolution X/Y/Z in µm	6 / 6 / 1		5 / 5 / 1		1.25 / 1.25 / 1
Positional Accuracy X/Y/Z in µm	60 / 60 / 10		50 / 50 / 10		12 / 12 / 10
Positional Repeatability X/Y/Z in µm	60 / 60 / 10		50 / 50 / 10		12 / 12 / 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
Cold Flow Options	All EMO, SDS, DSD and SMH Heads
Warm Flow Options	All VOL, KRA and TAM Heads
Hot Flow Options	All MK1-250, MK2-250 and MK1-450 Heads
Low Power Laser Options	6w, 450nm, GaN Diode and 2w, 450nm GaN Diode
High Power Laser Options	40w ~10 µm, CO₂		Not Applicable
Spindle Tool Compatibility	Standard Three-Phase		Standard		Not Applicable
Max Axes	X, Y, Z, A, B, C		X, Y, Z
Pick & Place Compatibility	Yes		No
Other Options	Quiet Storm Fan, Microscope

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.

Overview of the Hydra line

The System 30M, 30, and 23

Systems are enclosed 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.

Overview of the System 30

The Engines

Engines are open-air 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.

Modular Heads

Extrusion Heads Comparison

The following chart compares and contrasts the various extrusion heads:

Extrusion Heads Comparison
Designation	Image	Material	Viscosity	Motor and Gear Ratio	Volume	Reservoir	Temperature	UV LEDs?	Other
MK1-250		1.75mm Filament	Standard	NEMA 11 1:1	n/a	n/a	Up to 250°C	n/a	For Standard Material
MK1-450		1.75mm Filament	Exotic	NEMA 11 1:1	n/a	n/a	300 to 450°C	n/a	For High-Temp Material
MK2-250		1.75mm Filament	Flexible	NEMA 11 1:1	n/a	n/a	Up to 250°C	n/a	For Flexible Material
HT1-250		1.75mm Filament	Standard	NEMA 17 5.18:1 Higher Torque Available	n/a	n/a	Up to 250°C	n/a	For Standard Material
HT1-450		1.75mm Filament	Exotic	NEMA 17 5.18:1 Higher Torque Available	n/a	n/a	300 to 450°C	n/a	For High-Temp Material
HT3-250		2.85mm Filament	Standard	NEMA 17 5.18:1 Higher Torque Available	n/a	n/a	Up to 250°C	n/a	For Standard Material
HT3-450		2.85mm Filament	Exotic	NEMA 17 5.18:1 Higher Torque Available	n/a	n/a	300 to 450°C	n/a	For High-Temp Material
SDS-1		Liquid, Gel	Low	NEMA 11 3:1	1cc	Polypropylene	Ambient	Optional	Disposable Reservoir Normal Torque
SDS-05		Liquid, Gel	Low	NEMA 11 3:1	05cc	Polypropylene	Ambient	Optional	Disposable Reservoir Normal Torque
SDS-10		Liquid, Gel	Low	NEMA 11 3:1	10cc	Polypropylene	Ambient	Optional	Disposable Reservoir Normal Torque
SDS-30		Liquid, Gel	Low	NEMA 11 3:1	30cc	Polypropylene	Ambient	Optional	Disposable Reservoir Normal Torque
SDS-30XT		Liquid, Gel	Low	NEMA 17 5.18:1	30cc	Polypropylene	Ambient	Optional	Disposable Reservoir Extra Torque
SDS-60		Liquid, Gel	Low	NEMA 11 3:1	60cc	Polypropylene	Ambient	Optional	Disposable Reservoir Normal Torque
SDS-60XT		Liquid, Gel	Low	NEMA 17 5.18:1	60cc	Polypropylene	Ambient	Optional	Disposable Reservoir Extra Torque
SDS-150XT	50px	Liquid, Gel	Low	NEMA 17 5.18:1	60cc	Polypropylene	Ambient	Optional	Disposable Reservoir Extra Torque
DSD-50	50px	Two-part Mixtures	Low	NEMA 11 1:1	25cc each part	Polypropylene	Ambient	Optional	Disposable Reservoirs Normal Torque 1:1, 2:1, 3:1 Blend Ratios
SMH-2		Two-part Mixtures	Low	NEMA 11 1:1 Gear Ratio	Up to 150cc each part	Depends on feeding heads	Ambient	Optional	*Fed by other heads Variable Blend Ratios
HSD-10-Ardes		Liquid, Gel	Low	Direct	10cc	Polyamide	Up to 100°C	Optional	n/a
HSD-30-BD		Liquid, Gel	Low	3:1	30cc	Polypropylene	Up to 50°C	Optional	Disposable Reservoir Normal Torque
RSD-30-BD		Liquid, Gel	Low	3:1	30cc	Polypropylene	20°C below ambient	Optional	Disposable Reservoir Normal Torque
EMO		Liquid, Gel, Paste	Low to Medium	19:1, 27:1	25cc	Aluminum	Ambient	Optional	Reusable Reservoir Normal Torque
VOL		Liquid, Gel, Paste	Low to Medium	51:1	25cc	Aluminum	Up to 90°C	Optional	Reusable Reservoir Normal Torque
KR2		Paste, Clay, Hot Glue	Medium to High	100:1	15cc	Stainless	Up to 180°C	Optional	Reusable Reservoir High Torque
TAM		Paste, Clay, Hot Glue	Medium to High	100:1	15cc	Stainless	Up to 270°C	Optional	Reusable Reservoir High Torque
UVP-365nm		Photoinitiators	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	365nm	Focusable
UVP-405nm		Photoinitiators	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	405nm	Focusable
UVP-450nm		Photoinitiators	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	450nm	Focusable
Lasers, 808nm		Dark, Opaque	Laser	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	5w, 808nm
Lasers, 450nm		Opaque	Laser	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	6w, 450nm
Lasers, 10μm		Translucent	Laser	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	40w, 10μm
ST1		Waxes, Plastics LIGHT Drilling	Spindle Tool	n/a	12VDC, 4A, 40W	n/a	n/a	n/a	5,000 (with no load)
ST3		Plastics, Brass LIGHT Machining	Spindle Tool	n/a	48VDC, 8.3A, 400W	n/a	n/a	n/a	12,000 (with no load)