Meca500 vs TFD-R1100
Side-by-side comparison of Meca500 (Mecademic) and TFD-R1100 (FOSHAN TEFUDE AUTOMATION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Meca500Canada
- TFD-R1100China
Year First Available
- Meca5002015
- TFD-R1100—
Verified Deployments
- Meca5000 Deployments
- TFD-R11000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Meca500$15,000
- TFD-R1100$11,800
Availability Status
- Meca500ACTIVE
- TFD-R1100ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- Meca5004.6 kg
- TFD-R110057 kg
Payload
- Meca5001 kg
- TFD-R110012 kg
Reach
- Meca500330 mm
- TFD-R11002,200 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Meca5006
- TFD-R11004
Repeatability
- Meca500±0.005 mm
- TFD-R1100±0.1 mm
IP Rating (Arm)
- Meca500IP 40
- TFD-R1100IP54
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- Meca500—
- TFD-R11000.3 s
Duty Cycle
- Meca500—
- TFD-R1100continuous 24 7
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- Meca500embedded
- TFD-R1100—
Teach Pendant Type
- Meca500none
- TFD-R1100wired touch
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- Meca500—
- TFD-R1100none
Predictive Maintenance
- Meca500—
- TFD-R1100threshold based
End-Effector
Internal Cable Routing
- Meca500—
- TFD-R1100external only
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Meca500$15,000
- TFD-R1100$11,800
Warranty
- Meca500—
- TFD-R11001 yrs
Service Network
- Meca500—
- TFD-R1100sparse
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| 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 | $11,800 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 4.6 kg | 57 kg |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 1 kg | 12 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 330 mm | 2,200 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.005 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP 40 | IP54 |
| Performance | ||
| Cycle Time (25/305/25) (values differ) | — | 0.3 s |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | continuous 24 7 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | embedded | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | none | wired touch |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | none |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | — | threshold based |
| End-Effector | ||
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | — | external only |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $15,000 | $11,800 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Service Network (values differ) | — | sparse |
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), MTBF, 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, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer (ISO), Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes Meca500 and TFD-R1100?
Meca500 is made by Mecademic, based in CA. TFD-R1100 is made by FOSHAN TEFUDE AUTOMATION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., based in CN.
How much does Meca500 cost compared to TFD-R1100?
Meca500 is listed at $15,000. TFD-R1100 is listed at $11,800.
How do Meca500 and TFD-R1100 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Meca500 scores 56/100. TFD-R1100 scores 56/100. 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 TFD-R1100?
Meca500 has a reach of 225 mm. TFD-R1100 has a reach of 2200 mm.
Are Meca500 and TFD-R1100 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 TFD-R1100?
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 TFD-R1100 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.