The MZ12 is a Industrial Arm developed by Nachi-Fujikoshi (Japan), launched 2018. Key specifications: arm class medium payload, payload 12 kg, reach 1454 mm, repeatability ±0.04 mm.
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Overview
Small robot in MZ series expansion.
Flagship features
- The MZ01 (1 kg payload) is an ultra-compact robot that won the '2019 Top 10 New Product Award' (2019 nen juudai shinseihin shou hon shou)
- The MZ12 (12 kg payload) was added to the MZ series in 2018 to expand the small robot lineup
- The MZ25 (25 kg payload) is a medium-sized variant added in 2019 to the MZ series, targeting a broad range of handling and welding applications
- Nachi-Fujikoshi is a well-established Japanese manufacturer with a global service network, particularly strong in the automotive industry
- The MZ series is positioned as a high-speed, compact, and precise industrial arm, competing with offerings from FANUC, Yaskawa, and Kawasaki
- The company also produces collaborative robots (the CZ series and the COPARO MZS series) and a 'bump-free' robot (MZS05), indicating a broad robotics portfolio
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Nachi Robotics exhibiting at Automate 2026, Booth 236603
Availability
Specifications
Category: Industrial Arm- Arm class
- medium payload
- Payload
- 12 kg
- Reach
- 1454 mm
- Repeatability
- ±0.04 mm
- Weight
- 150 kg
- IP rating
- IP67
- Mounting
- floor, inverted mount, tilted
- Programming
- teach pendant
- Tool flange
- proprietary
Company profile
- Founded
- 1928
Detailed specifications
Movement & precision1
- Dof
- 6
Buying & support3
- Model Variants
- MZ01,MZ12,MZ25
- Availability Status
- available
- Service Network Density
- global
Other details1
- Specs Source Url
- Preview PDF online
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Company milestones
- Sep 2026DeploymentNachi Robotics exhibiting at Automate 2026, Booth 236603
- Jun 2026DeploymentNachi Robotics exhibiting at Automate 2026, Booth 2801
- Jun 2026DeploymentIREX 2026 Chicago Exhibition Participation
- May 2023MilestoneIREX 2023 Showcase of MZ01 Versatility
- Nov 2022MilestoneMZ10LF shown at METALEX 2022
- Nov 2022MilestoneMZ07F shown for the first time in Thailand at METALEX 2022
- Jul 2022LaunchMZ07LF introduced in MZ-F series launch
- Jul 2022LaunchMZ10LF included in new high-speed, high-precision robot series
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the MZ12?
- The MZ12 is developed by Nachi-Fujikoshi, based in Japan.
- What type of robot is the MZ12?
- The MZ12 is a Industrial Arm made by Nachi-Fujikoshi.
- How much does the MZ12 cost?
- Pricing for the MZ12 is not publicly listed — contact Nachi-Fujikoshi for a quote.
- When was the MZ12 launched?
- The MZ12 was launched in 2018.
- What are the key specifications of the MZ12?
- Key specifications of the MZ12: arm class medium payload, payload 12 kg, reach 1454 mm, repeatability ±0.04 mm, weight 150 kg.
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