robolink DP 5-axis arm vs TM12S
Side-by-side comparison of robolink DP 5-axis arm (igus) and TM12S (Techman Robot Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- robolink DP 5-axis armGermany
- TM12STaiwan
Year First Available
- robolink DP 5-axis arm2019
- TM12S2023
Verified Deployments
- robolink DP 5-axis arm0 Deployments
- TM12S0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- robolink DP 5-axis arm$5,500
- TM12SContact for quote
Availability Status
- robolink DP 5-axis armACTIVE
- TM12SACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- robolink DP 5-axis arm2 kg
- TM12S12 kg
Max TCP Speed
- robolink DP 5-axis arm0.1 m/s
- TM12S4.7 m/s
Reach
- robolink DP 5-axis arm790 mm
- TM12S1,300 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- robolink DP 5-axis arm5
- TM12S6
Repeatability
- robolink DP 5-axis arm±1 mm
- TM12S±0.03 mm
Robot Weight
- robolink DP 5-axis arm22.4 kg
- TM12S33.3 kg
IP Rating
- robolink DP 5-axis armIP44
- TM12S—
Safety
Safety Rating
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
- TM12SCat3 PLd
Force/Torque Sensing
- robolink DP 5-axis armnone
- TM12Snone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- robolink DP 5-axis armNo
- TM12SYes
Offline Programming
- robolink DP 5-axis armNo
- TM12SYes
Programming Interface
- robolink DP 5-axis armigus Robot Control software
- TM12Sdrag_and_drop
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
- TM12SC#
ROS Compatible
- robolink DP 5-axis armYes
- TM12S—
Fieldbus Protocols
- robolink DP 5-axis armModbus, TCP/IP
- TM12S—
Digital Twin Support
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
- TM12SYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- robolink DP 5-axis arm$5,500
- TM12SContact for quote
Lead Time
- robolink DP 5-axis arm3 wks
- TM12S—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | Taiwan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $5,500 | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 2 kg | 12 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 0.1 m/s | 4.7 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 790 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 5 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±1 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 22.4 kg | 33.3 kg |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP44 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | Cat3 PLd |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | igus Robot Control software | drag_and_drop |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | C# |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Modbus, TCP/IP | — |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $5,500 | Contact for quote |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 3 wks | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Mounting Options, 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, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes robolink DP 5-axis arm and TM12S?
robolink DP 5-axis arm is made by igus, based in DE. TM12S is made by Techman Robot Inc., based in TW.
When were robolink DP 5-axis arm and TM12S launched?
robolink DP 5-axis arm launched in 2019. TM12S launched in 2023.
How do robolink DP 5-axis arm and TM12S compare on the Robolist Product Score?
robolink DP 5-axis arm scores 69/100. TM12S 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 robolink DP 5-axis arm compare to TM12S?
robolink DP 5-axis arm has a reach of 790 mm. TM12S has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are robolink DP 5-axis arm and TM12S 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 robolink DP 5-axis arm and TM12S?
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
robolink DP 5-axis arm vs TM12S 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.