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Nidec Genmark GB4S
Nidec Genmark GB4S compact 300 mm wafer handling robot.
The GB4S is a compact substrate handler for 300 mm wafers. According to Nidec Genmark it suits vertical-profile tools and multi-layer tools with stacked process modules. With the Remote Prealigner it handles thin wafers and a flipping end effector is optional. Values come from the Nidec Genmark product page (manufacturer data). The address on the Nidec Genmark website is in Fremont, California. 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.
- ModularWafer handling robot (atmospheric)
In the industrial robots category.
- Payload
- 2.2 lb
The most weight it can carry or lift.
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 Nidec Genmark GB4S?
Nidec Genmark GB4S is an industrial robot from Nidec Genmark from United States, listed for wafer transport inside semiconductor equipment. Key figures: payload 2.2 lb. 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.
Application
What was GB4S developed for?
Wafer transport inside semiconductor equipment
Business fit
When might GB4S 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 GB4S, 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 GB4S available?
A profile status is not a confirmed offer or delivery time
What is settled?
Checked 11 November 2026- Market statusShowcaseconfirmed
Mainly a demonstration model; not regularly on sale.
- RegionUnited Statesconfirmed
Where the model is supplied, according to the profile.
- Lease / RaaSNot confirmednot confirmed
No supplier has confirmed lease or robot-as-a-service.
- RentalNot confirmednot confirmed
No supplier has confirmed rental.
2 of 4 settled. The rest depends on the supplier.
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Nidec Genmark
Nidec Genmark is listed in the Robotleasen directory with 13 robot models.
OUR INTERPRETATION
Our perspective on GB4S
The GB4S is a compact substrate handler for 300 mm wafers. According to Nidec Genmark it suits vertical-profile tools and multi-layer tools with stacked process modules. With the Remote Prealigner it handles thin wafers and a flipping end effector is optional. Values come from the Nidec Genmark product page (manufacturer data). The address on the Nidec Genmark website is in Fremont, California. 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 GB4S with alternatives
| Feature | GB4SNidec Genmark · this robot | Motoman MOTOMINIYaskawa | Motoman PL190Yaskawa | Motoman PL320Yaskawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market status | Showcase | Commercially available | Commercially available | Commercially available |
| Application | Wafer transport inside semiconductor equipment | Assembly, Handling | Palletising | Palletising |
| Deployment | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Region | United States | 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 GB4S
What is the Nidec Genmark GB4S?
Nidec Genmark GB4S is an industrial robot from Nidec Genmark from United States, listed for wafer transport inside semiconductor equipment. Key figures: payload 2.2 lb. 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 Nidec Genmark GB4S?
Key figures: payload 2.2 lb. 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 Nidec Genmark GB4S?
Nidec Genmark GB4S is listed under Nidec Genmark, based in United States. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.
Is the Nidec Genmark GB4S 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 Nidec Genmark GB4S 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 Nidec Genmark GB4S used for?
The applications listed for the Nidec Genmark GB4S include wafer transport inside semiconductor equipment.
What are alternatives to the Nidec Genmark GB4S?
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 nidecgenmark.com
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