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ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs MX-System

Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove (ABB) and MX-System (Beckhoff) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveSwitzerland
  • MX-System
    MX-SystemGermany

Year First Available

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2018
  • MX-System
    MX-System

Verified Deployments

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove0 Deployments
  • MX-System
    MX-System0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
  • MX-System
    MX-SystemContact for quote

Availability Status

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveACTIVE
  • MX-System
    MX-SystemACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove12 kg
  • MX-System
    MX-System

Reach

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove900 mm
  • MX-System
    MX-System

Degrees of Freedom

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove6
  • MX-System
    MX-System

Repeatability

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.03 mm
  • MX-System
    MX-System

Path Accuracy

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.1 mm
  • MX-System
    MX-System

Robot Weight

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove35 kg
  • MX-System
    MX-System36 kg

IP Rating (Arm)

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveIP54
  • MX-System
    MX-SystemIP67

Performance

MTBF

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove50,000 hrs
  • MX-System
    MX-System

Duty Cycle

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove24 7 continuous
  • MX-System
    MX-Systemcontinuous 24 7

Safety

Safety Category

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
  • MX-System
    MX-SystemCat.3 PLd

Dual Check Safety

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
  • MX-System
    MX-SystemYes

Safety I/O Pairs

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2
  • MX-System
    MX-System

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveOmniCore™
  • MX-System
    MX-System

Programming Languages

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRAPID
  • MX-System
    MX-System

Teach Pendant Type

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMovewired touch
  • MX-System
    MX-System

Offline Programming

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRobotStudio
  • MX-System
    MX-System

Digital Twin Support

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
  • MX-System
    MX-SystemYes

Connectivity

ROS-Industrial Support

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
  • MX-System
    MX-Systemnone

IoT / Cloud Platform

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveABB Ability
  • MX-System
    MX-SystemTwinCAT/BSD

Cybersecurity Certs

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
  • MX-System
    MX-SystemIEC 62443 SL1

Predictive Maintenance

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethreshold based
  • MX-System
    MX-System

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveiso 9283
  • MX-System
    MX-System

Internal Cable Routing

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethrough arm and wrist
  • MX-System
    MX-Systemthrough arm and wrist

Pneumatic Lines

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1
  • MX-System
    MX-System

Commercial

Price (USD)

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
  • MX-System
    MX-SystemContact for quote

Warranty

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1 yrs
  • MX-System
    MX-System

Service Network

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveglobal
  • MX-System
    MX-Systemregional

Insufficient data for full comparison

The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), Vibration Damping, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Communication Protocols, Tool Changer (ISO), Electrical Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life

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ROI Comparison

Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

MetricABB IRB 120 FlexMoveMX-System
Investment$65,000No price
Payback period15.6 mo
Net savings (5 yr)$185,000
ROI (5 yr)+285%

MX-System has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.

Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.

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Frequently asked

Who makes ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and MX-System?

ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is made by ABB, based in CH. MX-System is made by Beckhoff, based in DE.

How do ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and MX-System compare on the Robo Score?

ABB IRB 120 FlexMove scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. MX-System scores 49.0. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.

Are ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and MX-System in the same category?

Both robots are classified as Industrial Arm on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.

What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Industrial Arm robots?

Hardware cost is one input. Industrial Arm TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming.

What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and MX-System?

Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Industrial Arm Vendor Selection: Capability Matrices and Proof Points.

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About this comparison

ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs MX-System compares two robots in the industrial-arm category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Score is calculated.