Moonlight parallel robot vs WELD-1000
Side-by-side comparison of Moonlight parallel robot (Flexiv Ltd.) and WELD-1000 (Shandong Cyber CNC Group Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Moonlight parallel robotChina
- WELD-1000China
Year First Available
- Moonlight parallel robot2016
- WELD-10002017
Verified Deployments
- Moonlight parallel robot0 Deployments
- WELD-10000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Moonlight parallel robot$32,500
- WELD-1000$3,999
Availability Status
- Moonlight parallel robotACTIVE
- WELD-1000ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating (Arm)
- Moonlight parallel robotIP65
- WELD-1000—
Payload
- Moonlight parallel robot38 kg
- WELD-10001,000 kg
Reach
- Moonlight parallel robot1,200 mm
- WELD-1000—
Degrees of Freedom
- Moonlight parallel robot3
- WELD-10006
Repeatability
- Moonlight parallel robot±0.05 mm
- WELD-1000±0.5 mm
Max TCP Speed
- Moonlight parallel robot—
- WELD-10005 m/s
Robot Weight
- Moonlight parallel robot7 kg
- WELD-1000—
Controller & Programming
Teach Pendant Type
- Moonlight parallel robot—
- WELD-1000no pendant (manual teaching)
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Moonlight parallel robot$32,500
- WELD-1000$3,999
Warranty
- Moonlight parallel robot—
- WELD-10001 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $32,500 | $3,999 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP65 | — |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 38 kg | 1,000 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,200 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 3 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.5 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 5 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 7 kg | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | — | no pendant (manual teaching) |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $32,500 | $3,999 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Duty Cycle, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Controller Model, Programming Languages, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer (ISO), Internal Cable Routing, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Service Network, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes Moonlight parallel robot and WELD-1000?
Moonlight parallel robot is made by Flexiv Ltd., based in CN. WELD-1000 is made by Shandong Cyber CNC Group Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were Moonlight parallel robot and WELD-1000 launched?
Moonlight parallel robot launched in 2016. WELD-1000 launched in 2017.
How much does Moonlight parallel robot cost compared to WELD-1000?
Moonlight parallel robot is listed at $32,500. WELD-1000 is listed at $3,999.
How do Moonlight parallel robot and WELD-1000 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Moonlight parallel robot scores 64/100. WELD-1000 scores 46/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of Moonlight parallel robot compare to WELD-1000?
Moonlight parallel robot has a reach of 1200 mm. WELD-1000 has a reach of 1650 mm.
Are Moonlight parallel robot and WELD-1000 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 Moonlight parallel robot and WELD-1000?
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
Moonlight parallel robot vs WELD-1000 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.