ABB IRB-2600 vs Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-2600 (ABB) and Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3 (Guangzhou Shiyuan Electronic Technology Company Limited) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-2600Switzerland
- Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3China
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-26002015
- Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-26000 Deployments
- Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
- Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3Contact for quote
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-2600ACTIVE
- Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- ABB IRB-26001,850 mm
- Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3700 mm
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-2600±0.04 mm
- Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3—
Payload
- ABB IRB-260020 kg
- Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A34 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67
- Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3—
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-26006
- Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3—
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-2600±0.5 mm
- Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-2600235 kg
- Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A35.5 kg
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67
- Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-26000.4 s
- Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3—
MTBF
- ABB IRB-2600100,000 hrs
- Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-2600continuous 24 7
- Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3—
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-2600active model based
- Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-2600Cat.3 PLd
- Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-2600Yes
- Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-260015 ms
- Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-26008
- Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-2600OmniCore V250XT/V400XT or IRC5
- Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3—
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-2600KAREL, TP
- Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-2600smart pad
- Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3—
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-2600ROBOGUIDE
- Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-2600vendor supported
- Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3—
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-2600FANUC ZDT
- Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-2600ml based
- Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-2600ISO 9409-1
- Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-2600through arm and wrist
- Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3—
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-26002
- Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-260012
- Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
- Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3Contact for quote
Warranty
- ABB IRB-26003 yrs
- Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3—
Service Network
- ABB IRB-2600global
- Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3—
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-260014 days
- Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-260010 yrs
- Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3—
| Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3industrial-armGuangzhou Shiyuan Electronic Technology Company Limited BBBRobo Index | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $11,000–$20,999 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,850 mm | 700 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | — |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 4 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 235 kg | 5.5 kg |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Cycle Time (25/305/25) (values differ) | 0.4 s | — |
| MTBF (values differ) | 100,000 hrs | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | — |
| Vibration Damping (values differ) | active model based | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | Cat.3 PLd | — |
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | Yes | — |
| E-Stop Response (values differ) | 15 ms | — |
| Safe Zone Count (values differ) | 8 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | OmniCore V250XT/V400XT or IRC5 | — |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | KAREL, TP | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | smart pad | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | ROBOGUIDE | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | vendor supported | — |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | FANUC ZDT | — |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | ml based | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1 | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | — |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 12 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $11,000–$20,999 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | — |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | — |
| Spare Parts Lead Time (values differ) | 14 days | — |
| Expected Service Life (values differ) | 10 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, Safety I/O Pairs, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, Cybersecurity Certs, Tool Changer (ISO)
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-2600 | Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $16,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 3.8 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $234,001 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1463% | — |
Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3 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-2600 and Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3?
ABB IRB-2600 is made by ABB, based in CH. Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3 is made by Guangzhou Shiyuan Electronic Technology Company Limited, based in CN.
How do ABB IRB-2600 and Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3 compare on the Robo Index?
ABB IRB-2600 grades AAA on the Robo Index. Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3 grades BBB. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of ABB IRB-2600 compare to Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3?
ABB IRB-2600 has a reach of 1811 mm. Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3 has a reach of 700 mm.
Are ABB IRB-2600 and Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3 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-2600 and Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3?
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-2600 vs Intelligent Flexible Manipulator A3 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 Index is calculated.