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 | Hydra 16A Freestanding Heated |
Benchtop, Enclosed Heating Optional |
Desktop, Unenclosed | Desktop, High Precision Unenclosed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
13x20x19 in 330x500x480 cm | |
| Power Requirements |
15 A / 110-120 VAC / 60 Hz 8 A / 220-240 VAC / 50 Hz |
10 A / 110-120 VAC / 60 Hz 5 A / 220-240 VAC / 50 Hz | ||||
| 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 / -5°C option Note that 200°C beds larger than 400x300mm require 230VAC for optimal heating. |
80°C | 100°C / -5°C option | |||
| Bed RTDs | 1k PLAT | 10k | 1k PLAT | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 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 | Max of 5: X, Y, Z Optional 4th A Axis (Lathe) Optional 4/5th Axes (Trunion) |
Max of 3: 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 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.