ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs Smart Robotic Welding
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove (ABB) and Smart Robotic Welding (Fronius) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveSwitzerland
- Smart Robotic WeldingAustria
Year First Available
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2018
- Smart Robotic Welding2023
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove0 Deployments
- Smart Robotic Welding0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
- Smart Robotic WeldingContact for quote
Availability Status
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveACTIVE
- Smart Robotic WeldingACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.03 mm
- Smart Robotic Welding—
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveIP54
- Smart Robotic Welding—
Reach
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove900 mm
- Smart Robotic Welding—
Payload
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove12 kg
- Smart Robotic Welding—
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove6
- Smart Robotic Welding6
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.1 mm
- Smart Robotic Welding—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove35 kg
- Smart Robotic Welding—
Performance
MTBF
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove50,000 hrs
- Smart Robotic Welding—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove24 7 continuous
- Smart Robotic Weldingcontinuous 24 7
Safety
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- Smart Robotic Welding—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2
- Smart Robotic Welding—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveOmniCore™
- Smart Robotic WeldingHMI-T21 RS
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRAPID
- Smart Robotic WeldingTP/KAREL
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovewired touch
- Smart Robotic Weldingwired touch
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRobotStudio
- Smart Robotic WeldingFronius Pathfinder
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- Smart Robotic WeldingYes
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
- Smart Robotic Weldingnone
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveABB Ability
- Smart Robotic WeldingFronius SmartManager, WeldConnect
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethreshold based
- Smart Robotic Weldingnone
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveiso 9283
- Smart Robotic Welding—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
- Smart Robotic Weldingother
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethrough arm and wrist
- Smart Robotic Weldingthrough arm and wrist
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1
- Smart Robotic Welding2
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
- Smart Robotic Welding32
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
- Smart Robotic WeldingContact for quote
Warranty
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1 yrs
- Smart Robotic Welding—
Service Network
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveglobal
- Smart Robotic Weldingglobal
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | Austria |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $65,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 900 mm | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 12 kg | — |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 35 kg | — |
| Performance | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | 50,000 hrs | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | continuous 24 7 |
| Safety | ||
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | OmniCore™ | HMI-T21 RS |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | RAPID | TP/KAREL |
| Teach Pendant Type | wired touch | wired touch |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | RobotStudio | Fronius Pathfinder |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | none |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | ABB Ability | Fronius SmartManager, WeldConnect |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | threshold based | none |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 | — |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | — | other |
| Internal Cable Routing | through arm and wrist | through arm and wrist |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 1 | 2 |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | — | 32 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $65,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Service Network | global | global |
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, Safety Category, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Communication Protocols, Cybersecurity Certs, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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
| Metric | ABB IRB 120 FlexMove | Smart Robotic Welding |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $65,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 15.6 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $185,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +285% | — |
Smart Robotic Welding 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and Smart Robotic Welding?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is made by ABB, based in CH. Smart Robotic Welding is made by Fronius, based in AT.
When were ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and Smart Robotic Welding launched?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove launched in 2018. Smart Robotic Welding launched in 2023.
How do ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and Smart Robotic Welding compare on the Robo Score?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. Smart Robotic Welding scores 55.7. 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 Smart Robotic Welding 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 Smart Robotic Welding?
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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ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs Smart Robotic Welding 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.