CRX-30iA vs Spool Welding Robot (SWR™)
Side-by-side comparison of CRX-30iA (FANUC) and Spool Welding Robot (SWR™) (Novarc Technologies) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CRX-30iAJapan
- Spool Welding Robot (SWR™)Canada
Year First Available
- CRX-30iA2021
- Spool Welding Robot (SWR™)—
Verified Deployments
- CRX-30iA0 Deployments
- Spool Welding Robot (SWR™)0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- CRX-30iA$60,868–$67,989 USD
- Spool Welding Robot (SWR™)Contact for quote
Availability Status
- CRX-30iAACTIVE
- Spool Welding Robot (SWR™)ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- CRX-30iA135 kg
- Spool Welding Robot (SWR™)1,587.6 kg
Max TCP Speed
- CRX-30iA2 m/s
- Spool Welding Robot (SWR™)—
Payload
- CRX-30iA30 kg
- Spool Welding Robot (SWR™)—
Reach
- CRX-30iA1,756 mm
- Spool Welding Robot (SWR™)4,572 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- CRX-30iA6
- Spool Welding Robot (SWR™)—
Repeatability
- CRX-30iA±0.05 mm
- Spool Welding Robot (SWR™)—
Mounting Options
- CRX-30iAfloor, ceiling, angle
- Spool Welding Robot (SWR™)—
IP Rating
- CRX-30iAIP67
- Spool Welding Robot (SWR™)—
Safety
Safety Rating
- CRX-30iAISO/TS 15066
- Spool Welding Robot (SWR™)ISO 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- CRX-30iAintegrated wrist ft
- Spool Welding Robot (SWR™)none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- CRX-30iAYes
- Spool Welding Robot (SWR™)—
Offline Programming
- CRX-30iAYes
- Spool Welding Robot (SWR™)—
Programming Interface
- CRX-30iAFANUC programming interface with drag and drop technology
- Spool Welding Robot (SWR™)no_code_gui
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CRX-30iA$60,868–$67,989 USD
- Spool Welding Robot (SWR™)Contact for quote
Warranty
- CRX-30iA8 yrs
- Spool Welding Robot (SWR™)—
Lead Time
- CRX-30iA8 wks
- Spool Welding Robot (SWR™)—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | Canada |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2021 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $60,868–$67,989 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 135 kg | 1,587.6 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 2 m/s | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 30 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,756 mm | 4,572 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, angle | — |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | integrated wrist ft | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | FANUC programming interface with drag and drop technology | no_code_gui |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $60,868–$67,989 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | 8 yrs | — |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 8 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, ROS Compatible, Fieldbus Protocols, 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 | CRX-30iA | Spool Welding Robot (SWR™) |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $64,428 | No price |
| Payback period | 15.5 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $185,572 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +288% | — |
Spool Welding Robot (SWR™) 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 CRX-30iA and Spool Welding Robot (SWR™)?
CRX-30iA is made by FANUC, based in JP. Spool Welding Robot (SWR™) is made by Novarc Technologies, based in CA.
How do CRX-30iA and Spool Welding Robot (SWR™) compare on the Robo Index?
CRX-30iA grades AAA on the Robo Index. Spool Welding Robot (SWR™) 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 CRX-30iA compare to Spool Welding Robot (SWR™)?
CRX-30iA has a reach of 1889 mm. Spool Welding Robot (SWR™) has a reach of 4572 mm.
Are CRX-30iA and Spool Welding Robot (SWR™) 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 CRX-30iA and Spool Welding Robot (SWR™)?
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
CRX-30iA vs Spool Welding Robot (SWR™) 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.