Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine vs Nextage
Side-by-side comparison of Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine (Jinan Huaxia Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.) and Nextage (Kawada Industries) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine—
- NextageJapan
Year First Available
- Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine—
- Nextage2009
Verified Deployments
- Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine0 Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine$6,890 USD
- NextageContact for quote
Availability Status
- Collaborative Welding Cobot MachineACTIVE
- NextageACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine1,800 mm
- Nextage1,450 mm
Repeatability
- Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine±0.02 mm
- Nextage±0.03 mm
Payload
- Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine12 kg
- Nextage1.5 kg
IP Rating
- Collaborative Welding Cobot MachineIP54
- Nextage—
Degrees of Freedom
- Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine6
- Nextage15
Max TCP Speed
- Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine2.5 m/s
- Nextage—
Robot Weight
- Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine70 kg
- Nextage28 kg
Mounting Options
- Collaborative Welding Cobot Machinefloor, ceiling, mobile, portable
- Nextagefloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- Collaborative Welding Cobot MachineISO/TS 15066
- NextageISO10218
Force/Torque Sensing
- Collaborative Welding Cobot Machinenone
- Nextagenone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Collaborative Welding Cobot MachineYes
- Nextage—
Offline Programming
- Collaborative Welding Cobot MachineNo
- Nextage—
Programming Interface
- Collaborative Welding Cobot Machinedrag-and-drop teaching
- Nextagecode_ros
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine—
- NextageYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- Collaborative Welding Cobot MachineEtherCAT
- Nextage—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine$6,890 USD
- NextageContact for quote
Warranty
- Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine1 yrs
- Nextage—
Lead Time
- Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine4 wks
- Nextage—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2009 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $6,890 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,800 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 12 kg | 1.5 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 15 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 2.5 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 70 kg | 28 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, mobile, portable | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO10218 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | drag-and-drop teaching | code_ros |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $6,890 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 4 wks | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
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 | Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine | Nextage |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $6,890 | No price |
| Payback period | 1.7 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $243,110 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +3528% | — |
Nextage 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 Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine and Nextage?
Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine is made by Jinan Huaxia Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.
How do Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine and Nextage compare on the Robo Index?
Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine grades A on the Robo Index. Nextage 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.
How does the reach of Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine compare to Nextage?
Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine has a reach of 953.4 mm. Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm.
Are Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine and Nextage in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Cobot on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cobot robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine and Nextage?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing.
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About this comparison
Collaborative Welding Cobot Machine vs Nextage compares two robots in the cobot 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.