The MCS500 is a Industrial Arm developed by Mecademic (Canada). Key specifications: arm class scara, axes 4, payload 0.5 kg, reach 225 mm.
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Ranked #350 of 972 in the Industrial Arm standing.
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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
Buyer decision signals
Viability
MCS500 MicroDASH SCARA series introduced
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
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Top 44% of 199 models with this spec
Company profile
- Founded
- 2013
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Applications
- Material Handling,Assembly,Micro-assembly,Laboratory automation,Inspection and testing,Pick and place,Semiconductor
- Sub Category
- palletizing
- Procedure Types
- pick-and-place,assembly,lab automation,semiconductor
Size & capacity1
- Height Mm
- 343
Movement & precision2
- Dof Per Arm
- 4
- Max Speed M S
- 2.25
Power & runtime1
- Power Consumption W
- 100
Controls & integration2
- Api Available
- true
- Fieldbus Protocols
- Siemens,Allen Bradley,Omron
Other details1
- Cycle Time S
- 0.42
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Company milestones
- 2024LaunchMCS500 MicroDASH SCARA series introduced
- 2022MilestoneGrowth-focused transition
- 2015LaunchMeca500 introduced
- 2013MilestoneCompany founded
- —MilestoneSales growth and scale-up
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the MCS500?
- The MCS500 is developed by Mecademic, based in Canada.
- What type of robot is the MCS500?
- The MCS500 is a Industrial Arm made by Mecademic.
- How much does the MCS500 cost?
- Pricing for the MCS500 is not publicly listed — contact Mecademic for a quote.
- What are the key specifications of the MCS500?
- Key specifications of the MCS500: arm class scara, axes 4, payload 0.5 kg, reach 225 mm, repeatability ±0.005 mm.
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