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Embark on a beekeeping adventure with Hex Hives, where expertise meets innovation—perfect for the master apiarist and the budding enthusiast. Discover the ease of use of these state-of-the-art, fully 3D-printable hives, designed for every level of passion. Hex Hives are bundled for convenience, and you can add other modules and accessories as needed.
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Hex Hives 3D Printed Bee Hives
Hex Hives 3D printed bee hives are a fun way to jump into beekeeping for beginners or an additional platform for more experienced apiarists to experiment with new methods of beekeeping. Hex Hives is revolutionizing apiculture with its innovative design that caters to beekeepers of all skill levels. The hive is not only affordable, it's easy to use. The unique, entirely 3D-printed hexagonal shape imitates the natural habitat of bees and promotes their well-being. Because of our design, you can now enjoy a hassle-free, convenient experience while ensuring the safety and health of your bees.
Is Beekeeping for You?
Beekeeping is a delightful and fulfilling endeavor. It offers a unique lens to witness the intricate web that nature weaves and deepens your appreciation for nature's rhythms and cycles. Engaging in this practice also allows you to positively impact your surroundings.
Delving into the world of bees reveals captivating insights into their world. Subtle behaviors, such as their modes of interaction, their architectural prowess in honeycomb creation, and the seasonal bloom patterns become more pronounced. Moreover, the added bonus of harvesting your own honey offers a shared sweetness with loved ones and the community.
Hex Hives Features:
Economically Sensible: Dive into beekeeping at a fraction of the cost of traditional methods.
Effortless Setup: Prioritizing user-centric design, our hives are intuitively easy to assemble. Coupled with reduced maintenance compared to conventional Langstroth hives, they're the ideal choice for the eco-aware individual on the go.
Green Choice: Using 3D printing lessens waste and transport needs, promoting a greener approach and happy, healthier bees!
Hex Hives is revolutionizing apiculture with its innovative design that caters to beekeepers of all skill levels. Our hive is not only affordable, it's easy to use. The unique hexagonal shape, which can be entirely 3D printed, imitates the natural habitat of bees and promotes their well-being. Because of our design, you can now enjoy a hassle-free, easy-to-replicate, convenient experience while ensuring the safety and health of your bees.
HexHives Bundles come with the following parts included. The Warm Climate parts are printed at 15% infill, and the Cold Climate parts are printed at 25% infill. Refer to the image below for individual parts. Parts come in a quantity of one unless otherwise stated.
Starter Bundle
Entrance Opening
Connector Entrance
Frame Parallel 1 (x2)
Frame Parallel 2 (x2)
Frame Parallel 3 (x2)
Hive Body Entrance
Roof: Flat
Section Frame Parallel
Premium Bundle
Ant Moat and 3x Ant Moat Locking Pins
Entrance with three Openings with Ant Moat
Connector Entrance
Hive Body Entrance
Hive Body Non-Entrance
Section Frame Parallel (x2)
Frame Parallel 1 (x4)
Frame Parallel 2 (x4)
Frame Parallel 3 (x4)
Connector Closed
Roof: Beveled
Feeder Bottle With Ant Moat
Feeder Bottle With Ant Moat Bottom
Queen Excluder Top
Queen Cage
Queen Cage Lid
Notice to Customers
Some of the parts will have cosmetic blemishes from the 3D printing process that will not affect the overall performance of the HexHives. If you have any issues with your parts or have questions, please contact sales@matterhackers.com for more information.