MX-System vs Paloma
Side-by-side comparison of MX-System (Beckhoff) and Paloma (Demaurex) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MX-SystemGermany
- Paloma—
Year First Available
- MX-System—
- Paloma2014
Verified Deployments
- MX-System0 Deployments
- Paloma0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- MX-SystemContact for quote
- Paloma$15,200 USD
Availability Status
- MX-SystemACTIVE
- PalomaACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- MX-System—
- Paloma3 kg
Robot Weight
- MX-System36 kg
- Paloma8.5 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- MX-SystemIP67
- PalomaIP54
Performance
Duty Cycle
- MX-Systemcontinuous 24 7
- Paloma—
Safety
Safety Category
- MX-SystemCat.3 PLd
- Paloma—
Dual Check Safety
- MX-SystemYes
- Paloma—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- MX-System—
- PalomaGemini 4.0
Digital Twin Support
- MX-SystemYes
- Paloma—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- MX-Systemnone
- Paloma—
IoT / Cloud Platform
- MX-SystemTwinCAT/BSD
- Paloma—
Cybersecurity Certs
- MX-SystemIEC 62443 SL1
- Paloma—
End-Effector
Internal Cable Routing
- MX-Systemthrough arm and wrist
- Paloma—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- MX-SystemContact for quote
- Paloma$15,200 USD
Service Network
- MX-Systemregional
- Palomaregional
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $15,200 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 3 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 36 kg | 8.5 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP67 | IP54 |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | Cat.3 PLd | — |
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | — | Gemini 4.0 |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | none | — |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | TwinCAT/BSD | — |
| Cybersecurity Certs (values differ) | IEC 62443 SL1 | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $15,200 USD |
| Service Network | regional | regional |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Reach, Degrees of Freedom, Repeatability, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Vibration Damping, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Teach Pendant Type, Offline Programming, Communication Protocols, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer (ISO), Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Warranty, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes MX-System and Paloma?
MX-System is made by Beckhoff, based in DE. Paloma is made by Demaurex.
How do MX-System and Paloma compare on the Robo Index?
MX-System grades BBB on the Robo Index. Paloma grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are MX-System and Paloma 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 MX-System and Paloma?
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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming
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About this comparison
MX-System vs Paloma 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 Robo Index is calculated.