MX-System vs SR
Side-by-side comparison of MX-System (Beckhoff) and SR (DAIHEN) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MX-SystemGermany
- SRJapan
Year First Available
- MX-System—
- SR1983
Verified Deployments
- MX-System0 Deployments
- SR0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- MX-SystemACTIVE
- SRACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating (Arm)
- MX-SystemIP67
- SR—
Degrees of Freedom
- MX-System—
- SR6
Robot Weight
- MX-System36 kg
- SR—
Performance
Duty Cycle
- MX-Systemcontinuous 24 7
- SR—
Safety
Safety Category
- MX-SystemCat.3 PLd
- SR—
Dual Check Safety
- MX-SystemYes
- SR—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- MX-System—
- SRAX series controller (co-developed with Nachi-Fujikoshi)
Teach Pendant Type
- MX-System—
- SRwired button
Digital Twin Support
- MX-SystemYes
- SR—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- MX-Systemnone
- SR—
IoT / Cloud Platform
- MX-SystemTwinCAT/BSD
- SR—
Cybersecurity Certs
- MX-SystemIEC 62443 SL1
- SR—
End-Effector
Internal Cable Routing
- MX-Systemthrough arm and wrist
- SR—
Commercial
Service Network
- MX-Systemregional
- SRglobal
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 1983 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 36 kg | — |
| 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) | — | AX series controller (co-developed with Nachi-Fujikoshi) |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | — | wired button |
| 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 | ||
| Service Network (values differ) | regional | global |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price Range (USD), Battery / Shift Runtime, Payload, Reach, 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, Offline Programming, Communication Protocols, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer (ISO), Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Price (USD), Warranty, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes MX-System and SR?
MX-System is made by Beckhoff, based in DE. SR is made by DAIHEN, based in JP.
How do MX-System and SR compare on the Robo Index?
MX-System grades BBB on the Robo Index. SR 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 SR 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 SR?
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
MX-System vs SR 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.