Meca500 vs PM-CP20
Side-by-side comparison of Meca500 (Mecademic) and PM-CP20 (Guangzhou Prima Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Meca500Canada
- PM-CP20China
Year First Available
- Meca5002015
- PM-CP20—
Verified Deployments
- Meca5000 Deployments
- PM-CP200 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Meca500$15,000
- PM-CP20$7,800
Availability Status
- Meca500ACTIVE
- PM-CP20ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Meca5001 kg
- PM-CP20—
Reach
- Meca500330 mm
- PM-CP20—
Degrees of Freedom
- Meca5006
- PM-CP207
Repeatability
- Meca500±0.005 mm
- PM-CP20±0.05 mm
Robot Weight
- Meca5004.6 kg
- PM-CP20—
IP Rating (Arm)
- Meca500IP 40
- PM-CP20—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- Meca500embedded
- PM-CP20—
Teach Pendant Type
- Meca500none
- PM-CP20—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Meca500$15,000
- PM-CP20$7,800
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Canada | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $15,000 | $7,800 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 1 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 330 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 7 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.005 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 4.6 kg | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP 40 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | embedded | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | none | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $15,000 | $7,800 |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, 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, 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, Warranty, Service Network, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes Meca500 and PM-CP20?
Meca500 is made by Mecademic, based in CA. PM-CP20 is made by Guangzhou Prima Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How much does Meca500 cost compared to PM-CP20?
Meca500 is listed at $15,000. PM-CP20 is listed at $7,800.
How do Meca500 and PM-CP20 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Meca500 scores 56/100. PM-CP20 scores 22/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of Meca500 compare to PM-CP20?
Meca500 has a reach of 225 mm. PM-CP20 has a reach of 2080 mm.
Are Meca500 and PM-CP20 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 Meca500 and PM-CP20?
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
Meca500 vs PM-CP20 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.