Industrial robotsOrbital CompositesCommercially available
Orbital Composites Orbital E
Orbital E from Orbital Composites is a compact robotic printing system with one 6-axis robot and several interchangeable end effectors.
Orbital Composites shows Orbital E as a robotic printing system with one robot with 6 degrees of freedom and a print volume of 1.1 x 1.1 x 1.1 m. Compatible end effectors are thermoplastic filament, thermoplastic pellet, thermoset (1K and 2K) and coaxial continuous fibre. The manufacturer lists dimensions of 1.54 x 2 x 1.22 m and a weight of 800 kg. The control software is called OrbOS. Availability in the Netherlands has not been confirmed.
Status 2026
Commercially availableThis model is listed as commercially available. Delivery, configuration and support vary by supplier and region.- ProductionIndustrial robot
Reprogrammable manipulator (robot arm) with three or more axes, for automation in industry.
- ModularRobot arm printer, multi-material
In the industrial robots category.
- Degrees of freedom
- 6
- Weight
- 800 kg
Number of joints: how freely the arm moves.
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 Orbital Composites Orbital E?
Orbital Composites Orbital E is an industrial robot from Orbital Composites from United States, listed for printing with multiple materials on one platform and research and prototyping with composites. Key figures: degrees of freedom 6, weight 800 kg. Market status: commercially available. 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 Orbital E developed for?
Printing with multiple materials on one platform
Research and prototyping with composites
Business fit
When might Orbital E 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 Orbital E, 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 Orbital E available?
A profile status is not a confirmed offer or delivery time
What is settled?
Checked 8 November 2026- Market statusCommercially availableconfirmed
The model is on sale; you can request it from a supplier.
- 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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Orbital Composites
Orbital Composites is listed in the Robotleasen directory with 2 robot models.
OUR INTERPRETATION
Our perspective on Orbital E
Orbital Composites shows Orbital E as a robotic printing system with one robot with 6 degrees of freedom and a print volume of 1.1 x 1.1 x 1.1 m. Compatible end effectors are thermoplastic filament, thermoplastic pellet, thermoset (1K and 2K) and coaxial continuous fibre. The manufacturer lists dimensions of 1.54 x 2 x 1.22 m and a weight of 800 kg. The control software is called OrbOS. 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 Orbital E with alternatives
| Feature | Orbital EOrbital Composites · this robot | Motoman MOTOMINIYaskawa | Motoman PL190Yaskawa | Motoman PL320Yaskawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market status | Commercially available | Commercially available | Commercially available | Commercially available |
| Application | Printing with multiple materials on one platform, Research and prototyping with composites | 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 application: assembly | Different application: palletising | Different application: palletising |
| Link | View robot | View robot | View robot |
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Orbital E
What is the Orbital Composites Orbital E?
Orbital Composites Orbital E is an industrial robot from Orbital Composites from United States, listed for printing with multiple materials on one platform and research and prototyping with composites. Key figures: degrees of freedom 6, weight 800 kg. Market status: commercially available. 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 Orbital Composites Orbital E?
Key figures: degrees of freedom 6, weight 800 kg. 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 Orbital Composites Orbital E?
Orbital Composites Orbital E is listed under Orbital Composites, based in United States. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.
Is the Orbital Composites Orbital E available to buy or lease in the Netherlands?
Commercially available. 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 Orbital Composites Orbital E 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 Orbital Composites Orbital E used for?
The applications listed for the Orbital Composites Orbital E include printing with multiple materials on one platform and research and prototyping with composites.
What are alternatives to the Orbital Composites Orbital E?
Profiles include Yaskawa Motoman MOTOMINI, Yaskawa Motoman PL190 and Yaskawa Motoman PL320. Compare their applications, specifications and market status.
Next step
Could Orbital E fit your organisation?
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Sources and checks
Checked against the manufacturer · last checked
- Manufacturer orbitalcomposites.com
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