Assembly Tool Specialists vs Paloma
Side-by-side comparison of Assembly Tool Specialists (Production Tool Company (PTCo)) and Paloma (Demaurex) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Assembly Tool SpecialistsUnited States
- Paloma—
Year First Available
- Assembly Tool Specialists—
- Paloma2014
Verified Deployments
- Assembly Tool Specialists0 Deployments
- Paloma0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Assembly Tool SpecialistsContact for quote
- Paloma$15,200 USD
Availability Status
- Assembly Tool SpecialistsACTIVE
- PalomaACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Assembly Tool Specialists—
- Paloma3 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- Assembly Tool SpecialistsIP43
- PalomaIP54
Robot Weight
- Assembly Tool Specialists8 kg
- Paloma8.5 kg
Performance
Duty Cycle
- Assembly Tool Specialistscontinuous 24 7
- Paloma—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- Assembly Tool SpecialistsPowerMACS 4000
- PalomaGemini 4.0
Connectivity
IoT / Cloud Platform
- Assembly Tool SpecialistsiM Smart Sensor
- Paloma—
Predictive Maintenance
- Assembly Tool Specialiststhreshold based
- Paloma—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Assembly Tool SpecialistsISO 9409-1
- Paloma—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- Assembly Tool Specialistsother
- Paloma—
Internal Cable Routing
- Assembly Tool Specialistsexternal only
- Paloma—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Assembly Tool SpecialistsContact for quote
- Paloma$15,200 USD
Service Network
- Assembly Tool Specialistsregional
- Palomaregional
Expected Service Life
- Assembly Tool Specialists10 yrs
- Paloma—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $15,200 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | — | 3 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP43 | IP54 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 8 kg | 8.5 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | PowerMACS 4000 | Gemini 4.0 |
| Connectivity | ||
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | iM Smart Sensor | — |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | threshold based | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1 | — |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | other | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | external only | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $15,200 USD |
| Service Network | regional | regional |
| 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, Reach, Degrees of Freedom, Repeatability, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Teach Pendant Type, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, Cybersecurity Certs, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Warranty, Spare Parts Lead Time
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Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Assembly Tool Specialists and Paloma?
Assembly Tool Specialists is made by Production Tool Company (PTCo), based in US. Paloma is made by Demaurex.
How do Assembly Tool Specialists and Paloma compare on the Robo Index?
Assembly Tool Specialists grades BBB on the Robo Index. Paloma grades AA. 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.
Are Assembly Tool Specialists and Paloma 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 Assembly Tool Specialists and Paloma?
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
Assembly Tool Specialists vs Paloma 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.