Nextage vs WELD-1000
Side-by-side comparison of Nextage (Kawada Industries) and WELD-1000 (Jiangsu Thinkmotion Intelligent Machine Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- NextageJapan
- WELD-1000—
Year First Available
- Nextage2009
- WELD-1000—
Verified Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
- WELD-10000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- NextageContact for quote
- WELD-1000$4,100–$8,000 USD
Availability Status
- NextageACTIVE
- WELD-1000ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Nextage1.5 kg
- WELD-10001,000 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Nextage—
- WELD-10005 m/s
Reach
- Nextage1,450 mm
- WELD-1000—
Degrees of Freedom
- Nextage15
- WELD-10006
Repeatability
- Nextage±0.03 mm
- WELD-1000±0.5 mm
Robot Weight
- Nextage28 kg
- WELD-1000—
Mounting Options
- Nextagefloor
- WELD-1000floor
Safety
Safety Rating
- NextageISO10218
- WELD-1000ISO
Force/Torque Sensing
- Nextagenone
- WELD-1000none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Nextage—
- WELD-1000Yes
Offline Programming
- Nextage—
- WELD-1000No
Programming Interface
- Nextagecode_ros
- WELD-1000drag_and_drop
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- NextageYes
- WELD-1000—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- NextageContact for quote
- WELD-1000$4,100–$8,000 USD
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2009 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $4,100–$8,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 kg | 1,000 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | — | 5 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,450 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 15 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.5 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 28 kg | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO10218 | ISO |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | code_ros | drag_and_drop |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $4,100–$8,000 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, IP Rating, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Fieldbus Protocols, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
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ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Nextage | WELD-1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $6,050 |
| Payback period | — | 1.5 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $243,950 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +4032% |
Nextage has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Nextage and WELD-1000?
Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP. WELD-1000 is made by Jiangsu Thinkmotion Intelligent Machine Technology Co., Ltd..
How do Nextage and WELD-1000 compare on the Robo Index?
Nextage grades AA on the Robo Index. WELD-1000 grades BBB. 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.
How does the reach of Nextage compare to WELD-1000?
Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm. WELD-1000 has a reach of 781 mm.
Are Nextage and WELD-1000 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Cobot on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cobot robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Nextage and WELD-1000?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing.
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About this comparison
Nextage vs WELD-1000 compares two robots in the cobot 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.