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Mecademic MCS500
By Mecademic
Compact Mecademic SCARA robot with 225 mm reach and 0.005 mm repeatability (manufacturer statement).
The MCS500 is a compact SCARA robot from Mecademic with the controller built into the base. According to the technical brochure horizontal reach is 225 mm, rated payload 0.5 kg and repeatability 0.005 mm. The robot weighs 4.3 kg, can be mounted on a table or upside down, and achieves a cycle time of 0.42 s for an arch motion of 100 mm horizontal and 25 mm vertical with 500 g (manufacturer statement). Mecademic positions the robot for applications that require high precision. Availability in the Netherlands has not been confirmed.
Status 2026
ShowcaseThis model is listed as a showcase. Direct commercial availability has not been confirmed.- ProductionIndustrial robot
Reprogrammable manipulator (robot arm) with three or more axes, for automation in industry.
- ModularSCARA robot (micro SCARA)
In the industrial robots category.
- Reach
- 225 mm
- Payload
- 0.5 kg
- Repeatability
- 0.005 mm
- Weight
- 4.3 kg
horizontaal
nominal
How precisely it returns to the same point.
What the robot itself weighs.
Values as recorded on the robot profile, generally based on manufacturer information. Configuration and operating conditions can change the figures; confirm them with the supplier.
What is Mecademic MCS500?
Mecademic MCS500 is an industrial robot from Mecademic, listed for applications requiring high precision (manufacturer statement: high-precision applications). Key figures: reach 225 mm, payload 0.5 kg, repeatability 0.005 mm, weight 4.3 kg. Some figures apply under specific conditions; see the robot profile. Market status: showcase. Availability and deployment options should be confirmed with a supplier. Robotleasen does not sell robots; it helps businesses compare suppliers and recorded information.
How does it compare with other industrial robots?
We compare each value with the other industrial robots in our guide for which it is known. Typical is the middle half. Values according to the manufacturers; caveats are noted with the key figures at the top.
- Payload0.5kg
Low for an industrial robot
Of the 846 others, 841 carry more and 5 the same.
Typical: 7 to 130 kg
- Weight4.3kg
Light for an industrial robot
All 547 others are heavier.
Typical: 42 to 1,020 kg
- Reach225mm
Short reach for an industrial robot
Of the 771 others, 767 reach further, 1 as far and 3 less far.
Typical: 900 to 2,702 mm
Application
What was MCS500 developed for?
Applications requiring high precision (manufacturer statement: high-precision applications)
Business fit
When might MCS500 be a fit?
An initial view based on the recorded category and model information
May be suitable for
- Organisations assessing a robot for a defined task and work environment.
- Teams comparing the robot's recorded profile with other options.
- Businesses that want to validate the application and integration requirements.
Considerations
- Confirm capabilities and current availability with the manufacturer or supplier.
- Check the work environment, integration needs and local support before selecting a model.
Facts
Did you know?
Notable facts about MCS500, its manufacturer and this type of robot
- 2021
According to ISO 8373:2021, an industrial robot is an automatically controlled manipulator that is reprogrammable, has multiple purposes and can be programmed in three or more axes.
Source: IFR, Industrial robots (ISO 8373) - 1961
In 1961 the Unimate was installed on a General Motors assembly line in Ewing Township, New Jersey. Guinness World Records lists it as the first industrial production robot.
Source: Guinness World Records, First industrial production robot - 2025
A safety standard for industrial robots, ISO 10218-1, appeared in February 2025 as its third edition.
Source: ISO 10218-1:2025 - 2023
Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 (the Machinery Regulation) replaces Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and applies from 20 January 2027.
Source: EU-OSHA, Regulation (EU) 2023/1230
Market and supply
Is MCS500 available?
A profile status is not a confirmed offer or delivery time
What is settled?
Checked 10 November 2026- Market statusShowcaseconfirmed
Mainly a demonstration model; not regularly on sale.
- RegionNot publicly confirmednot confirmed
Not known whether it is supplied in the Netherlands. Ask a supplier.
- Lease / RaaSNot confirmednot confirmed
No supplier has confirmed lease or robot-as-a-service.
- RentalNot confirmednot confirmed
No supplier has confirmed rental.
1 of 4 settled. The rest depends on the supplier.
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Mecademic
Mecademic is listed in the Robotleasen directory with 2 robot models.
OUR INTERPRETATION
Our perspective on MCS500
The MCS500 is a compact SCARA robot from Mecademic with the controller built into the base. According to the technical brochure horizontal reach is 225 mm, rated payload 0.5 kg and repeatability 0.005 mm. The robot weighs 4.3 kg, can be mounted on a table or upside down, and achieves a cycle time of 0.42 s for an arch motion of 100 mm horizontal and 25 mm vertical with 500 g (manufacturer statement). Mecademic positions the robot for applications that require high precision. Availability in the Netherlands has not been confirmed.
Lease or rent
Can you lease this robot?
Leasing options for this model are not in our data. Ask the supplier about leasing, rental or Robot-as-a-Service, or use our request page for advice.
Compare
Compare MCS500 with alternatives
| Feature | MCS500Mecademic · this robot | Motoman MOTOMINIYaskawa | Motoman PL190Yaskawa | Motoman PL320Yaskawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market status | Showcase | Commercially available | Commercially available | Commercially available |
| Application | Applications requiring high precision (manufacturer statement: high-precision applications) | Assembly, Handling | Palletising | Palletising |
| Deployment | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Region | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed |
| Difference | — | Different market status: commercially available | Different market status: commercially available | Different market status: commercially available |
| Link | View robot | View robot | View robot |
Frequently asked questions
Questions about MCS500
What is the Mecademic MCS500?
Mecademic MCS500 is an industrial robot from Mecademic, listed for applications requiring high precision (manufacturer statement: high-precision applications). Key figures: reach 225 mm, payload 0.5 kg, repeatability 0.005 mm, weight 4.3 kg. Some figures apply under specific conditions; see the robot profile. Market status: showcase. Availability and deployment options should be confirmed with a supplier. Robotleasen does not sell robots; it helps businesses compare suppliers and recorded information.
What are the specifications of the Mecademic MCS500?
Key figures: reach 225 mm, payload 0.5 kg, repeatability 0.005 mm, weight 4.3 kg. Some figures apply under specific conditions; see the robot profile. Values as recorded on the robot profile, generally based on manufacturer information. Configuration and operating conditions can change the figures; confirm them with the supplier.
Which supplier is listed for the Mecademic MCS500?
Mecademic MCS500 is listed under Mecademic, based in Canada. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.
Is the Mecademic MCS500 available to buy or lease in the Netherlands?
Showcase. Deployment: not confirmed. Whether this model is available to buy, rent or lease in the Netherlands depends on the supplier. Ask a supplier to confirm current availability.
How much does the Mecademic MCS500 cost?
No reliable public price is listed for this model. Costs depend on configuration and supplier. Ask a supplier for price information
What is the Mecademic MCS500 used for?
The applications listed for the Mecademic MCS500 include applications requiring high precision (manufacturer statement: high-precision applications).
What are alternatives to the Mecademic MCS500?
Profiles include Yaskawa Motoman MOTOMINI, Yaskawa Motoman PL190 and Yaskawa Motoman PL320. Compare their applications, specifications and market status.
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Sources and checks
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- Manufacturer mecademic.com
Specifications are generally based on manufacturer information and have not been measured by Robotleasen. See our editorial approach.