Meca500 vs UNISTAR UN-1820A Laser Welding Robot Arm
Side-by-side comparison of Meca500 (Mecademic) and UNISTAR UN-1820A Laser Welding Robot Arm (ShanDong Unistar Machinery Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Meca500Canada
- UNISTAR UN-1820A Laser Welding Robot Arm—
Year First Available
- Meca5002015
- UNISTAR UN-1820A Laser Welding Robot Arm—
Verified Deployments
- Meca5000 Deployments
- UNISTAR UN-1820A Laser Welding Robot Arm0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Meca500$15,000
- UNISTAR UN-1820A Laser Welding Robot Arm$6,800
Availability Status
- Meca500ACTIVE
- UNISTAR UN-1820A Laser Welding Robot ArmACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Meca5001 kg
- UNISTAR UN-1820A Laser Welding Robot Arm—
Reach
- Meca500330 mm
- UNISTAR UN-1820A Laser Welding Robot Arm—
Degrees of Freedom
- Meca5006
- UNISTAR UN-1820A Laser Welding Robot Arm6
Repeatability
- Meca500±0.005 mm
- UNISTAR UN-1820A Laser Welding Robot Arm±0.05 mm
Robot Weight
- Meca5004.6 kg
- UNISTAR UN-1820A Laser Welding Robot Arm—
IP Rating (Arm)
- Meca500IP 40
- UNISTAR UN-1820A Laser Welding Robot Arm—
IP Rating (Wrist)
- Meca500—
- UNISTAR UN-1820A Laser Welding Robot ArmIP54
Performance
Duty Cycle
- Meca500—
- UNISTAR UN-1820A Laser Welding Robot Armcontinuous 24 7
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- Meca500embedded
- UNISTAR UN-1820A Laser Welding Robot Arm—
Teach Pendant Type
- Meca500none
- UNISTAR UN-1820A Laser Welding Robot Armwired touch
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Meca500$15,000
- UNISTAR UN-1820A Laser Welding Robot Arm$6,800
Warranty
- Meca500—
- UNISTAR UN-1820A Laser Welding Robot Arm1 yrs
UNISTAR UN-1820A Laser Welding Robot Armindustrial-armShanDong Unistar Machinery Co., Ltd. 22.3Product Score | ||
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Canada | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $15,000 | $6,800 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 1 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 330 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.005 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 4.6 kg | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP 40 | — |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | continuous 24 7 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | embedded | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | none | wired touch |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $15,000 | $6,800 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, Cycle Time (25/305/25), 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, 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 Meca500 and UNISTAR UN-1820A Laser Welding Robot Arm?
Meca500 is made by Mecademic, based in CA. UNISTAR UN-1820A Laser Welding Robot Arm is made by ShanDong Unistar Machinery Co., Ltd..
How much does Meca500 cost compared to UNISTAR UN-1820A Laser Welding Robot Arm?
Meca500 is listed at $15,000. UNISTAR UN-1820A Laser Welding Robot Arm is listed at $6,800.
How do Meca500 and UNISTAR UN-1820A Laser Welding Robot Arm compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Meca500 scores 56/100. UNISTAR UN-1820A Laser Welding Robot Arm 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 UNISTAR UN-1820A Laser Welding Robot Arm?
Meca500 has a reach of 225 mm. UNISTAR UN-1820A Laser Welding Robot Arm has a reach of 1850 mm.
Are Meca500 and UNISTAR UN-1820A Laser Welding Robot Arm 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 UNISTAR UN-1820A Laser Welding Robot Arm?
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 UNISTAR UN-1820A Laser Welding Robot Arm 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.