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MCS500

Built by Mecademic · Canada

Updated May 2026·methodology
MCS500

Overview

Mecademic’s MCS500 is the world’s most compact and most precise SCARA Robot. Designed for straightforward integration, the new robot system immediately delivers for maximum efficiency and precision at low cost. With fast cycle times and mounting flexibility, the MCS500 is ideal for a variety of applications including pick and place, assembly, lab automation, and more. This robust robot is unique in that it offers a combination of simplicity, precision, and high-performance at significantly lower overall costs than competitive models.

Flagship features

  • High-speed palletizing robot with a compact footprint compared to traditional articulated arms
  • Designed for heavy-duty continuous operation (24/7)
  • Supports KUKA's SafeOperation for dual-check safety
  • Integrated into KUKA Connect for cloud-based monitoring and predictive maintenance
  • IEC 62443 SL2 cybersecurity certified
  • KUKA offers financing and service plans for system integration

Specifications

Category: Industrial Arm
Arm class
scara
Axes
4
Payload
0.5 kg
Reach
225 mm
Repeatability
±0.005 mm
Weight
4.3 kg
TCP speed
2.2 m/s
IP rating
IP 40
Mounting
tabletop, upside down
Controller
KR C5
Programming
hardware- and software-agnostic
Tool flange
ISO 9409-1
Force limiting
No
Maturity
commercial
Industries
lab automation, assembly, pick-and-place

Detailed specifications

Motion & kinematics1
Dof Per Arm
4
Power & battery1
Power Consumption W
100
Other10
Height Mm
343
Applications
Material Handling,Assembly,Micro-assembly,Laboratory automation,Inspection and testing,Pick and place,Semiconductor
Cycle Time S
0.42
Sub Category
palletizing
Api Available
true
Max Speed M S
2.25
Company Country
DE
Procedure Types
pick-and-place,assembly,lab automation,semiconductor
Fieldbus Protocols
Siemens,Allen Bradley,Omron
Additional Information
- High-speed palletizing robot with a compact footprint compared to traditional articulated arms. - Designed for heavy-duty continuous operation (24/7). - Supports KUKA's SafeOperation for dual-check safety. - Integrated into KUKA Connect for cloud-based monitoring and predictive maintenance. - IEC 62443 SL2 cybersecurity certified. - KUKA offers financing and service plans for system integration. - Often deployed in warehouse and logistics depalletizing/palletizing cells. - Competitive differentiator: dedicated palletizing kinematics for high speed vs. general-purpose arms.

Where will these robots operate? Often the same as your country — add more for multi-country deployments.

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