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Hyrel 3D
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<h2 id="history">History</h2> <p>Hyrel 3D was conceived when a team of engineers bought a 3D printer to prototype parts, and decided they had the expertise to do better.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:3" href="#fn:3"><sup>3</sup></a> </p><p>The company sought initial backing through a <a href="/facts/Kickstarter/J1R5A3f6">Kickstarter</a> campaign, launched on September 6, 2012, which received over 300% of the $50,000.00 funding goal.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:4" href="#fn:4"><sup>4</sup></a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:5" href="#fn:5"><sup>5</sup></a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:6" href="#fn:6"><sup>6</sup></a> </p> <h2 id="products">Products</h2> <p>Hyrel 3D offers four machines: </p> <ul><li>The Engine, with an open build space</li> <li>The System 30M, with an enclosed build area and filtration system</li> <li>16A - Hydra, floor unit with 5 print head slots (larger build area)</li> <li>The Engine HR, a high resolution machine with enhanced precision</li></ul> <h2 id="materials">Materials</h2> <p>The Hyrel 3D Printers can print with the following materials as of October, 2013:<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:7" href="#fn:7"><sup>7</sup></a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:8" href="#fn:8"><sup>8</sup></a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:9" href="#fn:9"><sup>9</sup></a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:10" href="#fn:10"><sup>10</sup></a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:11" href="#fn:11"><sup>11</sup></a> </p> <h3>Filament Based</h3> <ul><li><a href="/facts/Acrylonitrile_butadiene_styrene/WrksnpMv">ABS</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Polylactic_acid/QHoY2H5I">PLA</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Polyethylene_terephthalate/Sc5UhmCB">PET</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Nylon/hBvG9bCw">Nylon</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/PEEK/tUz9uX9U">Peek</a></li></ul> <h3>Extrudable</h3> <ul><li>Standard: <ul><li><a href="/facts/Rubber/CbsjJxhY">Rubber</a> (<a href="/facts/Sugru/zK83H1kP">Sugru</a>)<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:12" href="#fn:12"><sup>12</sup></a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:13" href="#fn:13"><sup>13</sup></a></li> <li><a href="/facts/RTV_silicone/4kl2xAPB">RTV silicone</a> (Room Temperature Vulcanizing)</li> <li>Ceramic <a href="/facts/Modelling_clay/yyscDwfs">Modelling clay</a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:14" href="#fn:14"><sup>14</sup></a></li></ul></li> <li>Reusable: <ul><li>Oil-Based <a href="/facts/Modelling_clay/yyscDwfs">Modelling clay</a> (<a href="/facts/Plasticine/8PbCvleX">Plasticine</a>)<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:15" href="#fn:15"><sup>15</sup></a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:16" href="#fn:16"><sup>16</sup></a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Polymer_Clay/n1JX6kQE">Polymer Clay</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Play-Doh/faUkyDm6">Play-Doh</a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:17" href="#fn:17"><sup>17</sup></a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:18" href="#fn:18"><sup>18</sup></a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:19" href="#fn:19"><sup>19</sup></a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:20" href="#fn:20"><sup>20</sup></a></li></ul></li> <li>Firable: <ul><li><a href="/facts/Porcelain/deuLm3sb">Porcelain</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Metal_clay/ddWfR9cK">Metal clay</a>, including <a href="/facts/Precious_Metal_Clay/ddWfR9cK">Precious Metal Clay</a></li></ul></li></ul> <h2 id="see-also">See also</h2> <ul><li><a href="/facts/3D_printing/lbvWU3t0">3D printing</a> or <a href="/facts/Rapid_manufacturing/lbvWU3t0">Rapid manufacturing</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Additive_manufacturing/lbvWU3t0">Additive manufacturing</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Desktop_manufacturing/lbvWU3t0">Desktop manufacturing</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Digital_fabricator/DSDUlAA5">Digital fabricator</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Instant_manufacturing/lbvWU3t0">Instant manufacturing</a>, also known as "direct manufacturing" or "on-demand manufacturing"</li> <li><a href="/facts/List_of_3D_printer_manufacturers/gmtpzCAy">List of 3D printer manufacturers</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Stereolithography/wIPeT3Wy">Stereolithography</a></li></ul> <h2 id="external-links">External links</h2> <ul><li><a href="http://Hyrel3d.com">Hyrel 3D Website</a></li></ul> <h2 id="references">References</h2> <ol> <li id="fn:1"><p>Youtube (2019-06-13). "5-Axis machining in brass on the Hyrel Hydra 3D Printer". YouTube. Retrieved 2020-07-23. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjqDXXPjI4w" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjqDXXPjI4w</a> <a href="#fnref:1" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:2"><p>Hyrel 3D. "About Us". Retrieved 2013-10-29.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) <a href="http://www.Hyrel3d.com/about-us/" target="_blank">http://www.Hyrel3d.com/about-us/</a> <a href="#fnref:2" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:3"><p>Hyrel 3D. "About Us". Retrieved 2013-10-29.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) <a href="http://www.Hyrel3d.com/about-us/" target="_blank">http://www.Hyrel3d.com/about-us/</a> <a href="#fnref:3" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:4"><p>Kickstarter. "Hyrel 3D Printer by Daniel Hutcheson - Kickstarter". Retrieved 2013-10-29. <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/25111729/Hyrel-3d-printer" target="_blank">http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/25111729/Hyrel-3d-printer</a> <a href="#fnref:4" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:5"><p>3D Printing Industry. "HYREL 3D Printer Raising Funds Fast at Kickstarter - 3D Printing Industry". Archived from the original on 2013-09-03. Retrieved 2013-10-29.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130903181232/http://3dprintingindustry.com/2012/09/13/hyrel-3d-printer-raising-funds-fast-at-kickstarter/" target="_blank">https://web.archive.org/web/20130903181232/http://3dprintingindustry.com/2012/09/13/hyrel-3d-printer-raising-funds-fast-at-kickstarter/</a> <a href="#fnref:5" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:6"><p>KickSpy. "HYREL 3D Printer". Archived from the original on 2013-10-30. Retrieved 2013-10-29. <a href="https://archive.today/20131030100348/http://www.kickspy.com/projects/25111729/hyrel-3d-printer" target="_blank">https://archive.today/20131030100348/http://www.kickspy.com/projects/25111729/hyrel-3d-printer</a> <a href="#fnref:6" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:7"><p>Hyrel 3D. "Packages and Pricing". Archived from the original on 2013-11-02. Retrieved 2013-10-29.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20131102130711/http://www.hyrel3d.com/packages-and-pricing/" target="_blank">https://web.archive.org/web/20131102130711/http://www.hyrel3d.com/packages-and-pricing/</a> <a href="#fnref:7" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:8"><p>3Ders.org. "3ders.org - Hyrel 3D introduces new extruder for printing with Clay, Plasticine & Play-Doh". Archived from the original on 2013-10-13. Retrieved 2013-10-29.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20131013154739/http://www.3ders.org/articles/20130605-hyrel-3ds-new-extruder-for-3d-printing-clay-plasticine-play-doh.html" target="_blank">https://web.archive.org/web/20131013154739/http://www.3ders.org/articles/20130605-hyrel-3ds-new-extruder-for-3d-printing-clay-plasticine-play-doh.html</a> <a href="#fnref:8" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:9"><p>TechCrunch.com (25 June 2013). "Hyrel 3D Printer Can Squirt Out Self-Setting Sugru And Even Play-Doh". Retrieved 2013-10-29. <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2013/06/25/hyrel-3d-printer-squirts-out-self-setting-sugru-and-even-play-doh/" target="_blank">https://techcrunch.com/2013/06/25/hyrel-3d-printer-squirts-out-self-setting-sugru-and-even-play-doh/</a> <a href="#fnref:9" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:10"><p>3D Printer World. "HYREL 3D Demonstrates Emulsifiable Extruder for Printing Clay, Plasticine and Silicone RTV - 3D Printer World". Retrieved 2013-10-29.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) <a href="http://www.3dprinterworld.com/article/hyrel-3d-demonstrates-emulsifiable-extruder-for-printing-clay-plasticine-and-silicone-rtv" target="_blank">http://www.3dprinterworld.com/article/hyrel-3d-demonstrates-emulsifiable-extruder-for-printing-clay-plasticine-and-silicone-rtv</a> <a href="#fnref:10" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:11"><p>ToolGuyd (July 2013). "Hyrel 3D Printer Soft Materials Extruder Works with Sugru, Clay, Silicone". Retrieved 2013-10-29. <a href="http://toolguyd.com/brand/hyrel-3d/" target="_blank">http://toolguyd.com/brand/hyrel-3d/</a> <a href="#fnref:11" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:12"><p>Youtube (19 June 2013). "HYREL 3D - 3D Printing with Sugru! The Amazing Self-Setting Rubber!". YouTube. Retrieved 2013-10-29. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuii5rP53Js" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuii5rP53Js</a> <a href="#fnref:12" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:13"><p>Sugru. "3D printing sugru for the first time!". Retrieved 2013-10-29. <a href="http://sugru.com/blog/3d-printing-sugru-for-the-first-time" target="_blank">http://sugru.com/blog/3d-printing-sugru-for-the-first-time</a> <a href="#fnref:13" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:14"><p>Youtube (4 June 2013). "HYREL 3D - 3D Printing with Air-Dry Modeling Clay!". YouTube. Retrieved 2013-10-29. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trdz4YDbdsw" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trdz4YDbdsw</a> <a href="#fnref:14" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:15"><p>Youtube (4 June 2013). "HYREL 3D - 3D Printing with Plasticine!". YouTube. Retrieved 2013-10-29. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cw8XiW46G0k" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cw8XiW46G0k</a> <a href="#fnref:15" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:16"><p>TrendHunter.com. "3D Plasticine Printer Inks - The Hyrel 3D Printers Let Users Print with Recycled Materials". Retrieved 2013-10-29. <a href="http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-ink" target="_blank">http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-ink</a> <a href="#fnref:16" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:17"><p>Youtube (4 June 2013). "HYREL 3D - 3D Printing with Play-Doh!". YouTube. Retrieved 2013-10-29. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dihvAQR7LQg" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dihvAQR7LQg</a> <a href="#fnref:17" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:18"><p>3D-Printing.net. "HYREL 3D - 3D Printing". Archived from the original on 2013-10-30. Retrieved 2013-10-29.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) <a href="https://archive.today/20131030100334/http://www.3d-printing.net/tags/hyrel-3d" target="_blank">https://archive.today/20131030100334/http://www.3d-printing.net/tags/hyrel-3d</a> <a href="#fnref:18" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:19"><p>inhabitots.com. "3D Play-Doh Printer Shows Kids the Wonders of Advancing Technology!". Retrieved 2013-10-29. <a href="http://www.inhabitots.com/3d-play-doh-printer-teaches-kids-the-magnificence-of-advancing-technology/" target="_blank">http://www.inhabitots.com/3d-play-doh-printer-teaches-kids-the-magnificence-of-advancing-technology/</a> <a href="#fnref:19" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:20"><p>Gizmodo (6 June 2013). "Yes! A Real Play-Doh 3D Printer Sounds Like the Best Fun Factory Ever". Retrieved 2013-10-29. <a href="https://gizmodo.com/yes-a-real-play-doh-3d-printer-sounds-like-the-best-fu-511659409" target="_blank">https://gizmodo.com/yes-a-real-play-doh-3d-printer-sounds-like-the-best-fu-511659409</a> <a href="#fnref:20" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> </ol>