Meca500 Industrial Robot
Ultra small, incredibly precise, and simple to use. Discover the robot that is a plug-and-work automation component, making it incredibly easy to integrate via any computer or PLC.
No training courses or software installations needed. It's that simple!
1 µm
Resolution
5 µm
Repeatability
1 kg*
Max. Payload
330 mm
Reach
Key Features of the Meca500
Highly Precise
0.005 mm position repeatability
Ultra-Compact
The controller is embedded into the base
Easy to Integrate
Hardware- and software-agnostic
Low TCO
Maximize value with minimal ownership costs
Energy Efficient
Consumes less than 100 W
Robust Build
Precision machined aluminum
The world's most precise six-axis industrial robot
Minimum Tolerance
Mecademic builds the Meca500 with high-resolution encoders and zero-backlash precision gearboxes. That’s how we conceived the world’s most precise six-axis robot, boasting a repeatability of 5 μm — a size smaller than a red blood cell.
Minimize Footprint
The Meca500 is smaller than any other industrial six-axis robot arm. Featuring an embedded controller, it’s also unbelievably compact, making it the perfect choice for applications with extreme footprint limitations.
Maximum Accuracy
With a calibrated Meca500, you’ll leverage its unique accuracy to the max. Mitigate risks, accelerate deployments, and achieve the best possible results in high-accuracy applications, camera-based systems, and complex alignments.
95%+
Light Absorption
Efficient Optics Microautomation
With a unique black surface, the Meca500-OBST tackles common challenges in optics manufacturing and AI vision systems. It dramatically reduces measurement inaccuracies and safety hazards while accelerating production load times.
ATVS
The ATV/UTV Offroad Vehicle Industry cannot risk defective units leaving their manufacturing facilities. That’s why they rely on LeakMaster as a top resource for leak testing instrumentation and automated leak testing machinery.
From engines to coolant systems, LeakMaster provides solutions capable of identifying these defects before each vehicle is shipped.
Automated Material Removal
Automating the material removal process with robotic technology can yield a business the following benefits:
- Alleviate Physical Strain on Workers:
- Improve Quality and Consistency
- Increase Efficiency and Throughput
- Lower Overhead Costs
- Quick Deployment and Reliable Output
Our systems are designed for quick deployment and consistent output for your process
Automated Assembly
Automating an assembly process with robotic technology can yield a business the following benefits:
- Eliminate ergonomic strain on employees performing monotonous, repetitive assembly tasks.
- Enhance quality control and consistency of assembled products.
- Speed up the assembly line, increasing throughput and capacity.
- Reduce overhead costs, contributing to a more profitable production line.
Our systems are designed for quick deployment and consistent output for your process
Automated Material Removal
Automating an assembly process with robotic technology can yield a business the following benefits:
- Eliminate ergonomic strain on employees performing dull, repetitive operations with hand tools
- Mitigate employee health risks from particle emissions (e.g. abrasive dust or chips)
- More consistent quality of the workpiece final product
- Reduction of workpiece processing time and increasing machining capacity
Our systems and testing labs allow for a clear line of site into what your automated process would look like in regards to feasibility, cycle time, tooling needs, and return on investment.
Automated Material Removal
Automating an assembly process with robotic technology can yield a business the following benefits:
- Eliminate ergonomic strain on employees performing dull, repetitive operations with hand tools
- Mitigate employee health risks from particle emissions (e.g. abrasive dust or chips)
- More consistent quality of the workpiece final product
- Reduction of workpiece processing time and increasing machining capacity
Our systems and testing labs allow for a clear line of site into what your automated process would look like in regards to feasibility, cycle time, tooling needs, and return on investment.
On-Site Testing and Application Reviews
By bringing our leading automation solutions to your door and utilizing our team of expert engineers, we're able to not only show you the solutions firsthand, but are also able to test the solutions on your specific process.
Typically taking less than an hour from arriving to packing up, our engineers are able to give your team hands-on experience with the technology and provide real-time solutions to your process.
Feasibility Studies & Proof of Concepts
Implementing automation into your plant can come with a great deal of challenges and concerns. At the end of the day, it's an investment that is made with the end goal of increasing profitability and efficiency. Like any investment, it often comes with risks.
So, how do companies minimize this risk when diving into automation projects? The answer lies in a feasibility study.
Compatibility
Seamless Software Integration
Communication Protocols
EtherCAT
EtherNet/IP
PROFINET
TCP Socket
Programing Languages
C++
C#
LabVIEW
Python
Available PLC Packages
Allen-Bradley
OMRON
SIEMENS
BECKHOFF
Minimize Footprint
The Meca500 is smaller than any industrial robot arm. Featuring an embedded controller, it is also unbelievably compact.
Reduce Tolerances
Built with precision-machined aluminum and zero-backlash gearboxes, the Meca500 is the world’s most precise six-axis robot. It boasts a repeatability of 5 μm
Facilitate Robot Arm Integration
The Meca500 is a plug‑and‑work automation component, easy to interface with any computer or PLC. Easily operate the robot using any programming language you prefer.
Benefit from Flexibility
The robot is easy to mount in any orientation. It automatically compensates for gravity, without requiring any software adjustments. This added flexibility enables easy integration in a wide variety of settings.
Technical Specifications
When fully extended, the length of the small industrial robot arm is about 330 mm.
Reach: 260 mm (see diagram below)
Payload: 0.5 kg rated (max. 1 kg)
Weight: 4.5 kg
Mounting: any orientation
Repeatability: 0.005mm
The Meca500’s controller is embedded in its palm-sized base. There is no bulky controller cabinet, no teach pendant, and no messy cables. With its tiny footprint, the Meca500 is ideal for small, confined spaces.
The Meca500 comes with an external 24V power supply that has an embedded safety module with an E-Stop and safety I/O interface. The power supply can be connected to any standard electrical outlet.
Supply voltage: 90-264VAC, 50-60 Hz, single phase
Safety module: Cat. 3 / PL d
Simply connect the robot to any computer or PLC via the Ethernet cable provided, and use a programming language of your choice (Java, C#, Python, etc.). The robot can also be controlled by most PLCs using either Ladder or Structured Text.
Users may communicate with the robot via EtherCAT, ensuring guaranteed response times. Alternatively, users may send Mecademic's proprietary commands to the robot arm (as parsed strings) over TCP/IP. The commands are typical robot instructions such as MoveLin(x,y,z,α,β,γ). Similarly, the robot's controller sends back strings with various types of feedback.
The robot’s controller features an intuitive web interface for operation. It can be accessed via any web browser.
Communication protocols: TCP/IP, EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP
Examples of Use Cases
MEDICAL DEVICES
For years, the medical industry has relied on LeakMaster for its leak testing instruments. Key applications include syringe leak testing, IV leak testing, respirator devices, and fluid bags.
LeakMaster continuously advances and adapts its leak testing technologies to enhance quality control and maximize production rates for its medical industry clients.
ATVS
The ATV/UTV Offroad Vehicle Industry cannot risk defective units leaving their manufacturing facilities. That’s why they rely on LeakMaster as a top resource for leak testing instrumentation and automated leak testing machinery.
From engines to coolant systems, LeakMaster provides solutions capable of identifying these defects before each vehicle is shipped.
Automated Material Removal
Automating the material removal process with robotic technology can yield a business the following benefits:
- Alleviate Physical Strain on Workers:
- Improve Quality and Consistency
- Increase Efficiency and Throughput
- Lower Overhead Costs
- Quick Deployment and Reliable Output
Our systems are designed for quick deployment and consistent output for your process
Automated Assembly
Automating an assembly process with robotic technology can yield a business the following benefits:
- Eliminate ergonomic strain on employees performing monotonous, repetitive assembly tasks.
- Enhance quality control and consistency of assembled products.
- Speed up the assembly line, increasing throughput and capacity.
- Reduce overhead costs, contributing to a more profitable production line.
Our systems are designed for quick deployment and consistent output for your process
Automated Material Removal
Automating an assembly process with robotic technology can yield a business the following benefits:
- Eliminate ergonomic strain on employees performing dull, repetitive operations with hand tools
- Mitigate employee health risks from particle emissions (e.g. abrasive dust or chips)
- More consistent quality of the workpiece final product
- Reduction of workpiece processing time and increasing machining capacity
Our systems and testing labs allow for a clear line of site into what your automated process would look like in regards to feasibility, cycle time, tooling needs, and return on investment.
Automated Material Removal
Automating an assembly process with robotic technology can yield a business the following benefits:
- Eliminate ergonomic strain on employees performing dull, repetitive operations with hand tools
- Mitigate employee health risks from particle emissions (e.g. abrasive dust or chips)
- More consistent quality of the workpiece final product
- Reduction of workpiece processing time and increasing machining capacity
Our systems and testing labs allow for a clear line of site into what your automated process would look like in regards to feasibility, cycle time, tooling needs, and return on investment.
On-Site Testing and Application Reviews
By bringing our leading automation solutions to your door and utilizing our team of expert engineers, we're able to not only show you the solutions firsthand, but are also able to test the solutions on your specific process.
Typically taking less than an hour from arriving to packing up, our engineers are able to give your team hands-on experience with the technology and provide real-time solutions to your process.
Feasibility Studies & Proof of Concepts
Implementing automation into your plant can come with a great deal of challenges and concerns. At the end of the day, it's an investment that is made with the end goal of increasing profitability and efficiency. Like any investment, it often comes with risks.
So, how do companies minimize this risk when diving into automation projects? The answer lies in a feasibility study.