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Panasonic Connect TAWERS TM-serie

Name: Panasonic Connect TAWERS TM-serie
Brand: Panasonic Connect

The Panasonic TAWERS TM series consists of five arc welding robots with a reach of 1,163 to 2,011 mm.

The TM series comprises the models TM 1100, 1400, 1600, 1800 and 2000. According to the manufacturer, payload is 4 or 6 kg, reach is between 1,163 and 2,011 mm and repeatability is ±0.08 mm (TM 2000: ±0.10 mm). Weight ranges from 156 to 217 kg. Cable routing can be external, through-arm or separate. Contact goes through Panasonic's sales form. 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.

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Type: Industrial robots
Origin: Japan
Deployment: Not confirmed
Region: Japan
Applications: 2 applications

ProductionIndustrial robot
Reprogrammable manipulator (robot arm) with three or more axes, for automation in industry.
ModularArc welding robot
In the industrial robots category.

Schematic · photo not available

Payload: 4 to 6 kg
Reach: 1,163
Repeatability: ±0.08 mm
Weight: 156, 170, 180, 215 en 217 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.

What is Panasonic Connect TAWERS TM-serie?

Panasonic Connect TAWERS TM-serie is an industrial robot from Panasonic Connect from Japan, listed for arc welding in metalworking and automated welding of series work. Key figures: payload 4 to 6 kg, reach 1,163, repeatability ±0.08 mm, weight 156, 170, 180, 215 en 217 kg. Some figures apply under specific conditions; see the robot profile. 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.

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.

Working reach, viewed from above

Payload6kg
Low for an industrial robot
Of the 797 others, 628 carry more, 55 the same and 114 less.
Typical: 7 to 130 kg
Weight217kg
Typical for an industrial robot
Of the 489 others, 240 are heavier and 249 lighter.
Typical: 38 to 1,000 kg
Reach2,011mm
Typical for an industrial robot
Of the 727 others, 327 reach further and 400 less far.
Typical: 900 to 2,702 mm

Application

What was TAWERS TM-serie developed for?

Arc welding in metalworking
Automated welding of series work

Business fit

When might TAWERS TM-serie be a fit?

An initial view based on the recorded category and model information

May be suitable for

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Businesses that want to validate the application and integration requirements.

Considerations

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Facts

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Notable facts about TAWERS TM-serie, 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 TAWERS TM-serie available?

A profile status is not a confirmed offer or delivery time

What is settled?

Checked 10 November 2026

Market status
Commercially available
The model is on sale; you can request it from a supplier.
confirmed
Region
Japan
Where the model is supplied, according to the profile.
confirmed
Lease / RaaS
Not confirmed
No supplier has confirmed lease or robot-as-a-service.
not confirmed
Rental
Not confirmed
No supplier has confirmed rental.
not confirmed

2 of 4 settled. The rest depends on the supplier.

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Manufacturer

Panasonic Connect

Panasonic Connect is listed in the Robotleasen directory with one robot model.

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Compare

Compare TAWERS TM-serie with alternatives

Open comparison overview

Feature	TAWERS TM-seriePanasonic Connect · this robot	Motoman MOTOMINIYaskawa	Motoman PL190Yaskawa	Motoman PL320Yaskawa
Market status	Commercially available	Commercially available	Commercially available	Commercially available
Application	Arc welding in metalworking, Automated welding of series work	Assembly, Handling	Palletising	Palletising
Deployment	Not confirmed	Not confirmed	Not confirmed	Not confirmed
Region	Japan	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 TAWERS TM-serie

What is the Panasonic Connect TAWERS TM-serie?

What are the specifications of the Panasonic Connect TAWERS TM-serie?

Key figures: payload 4 to 6 kg, reach 1,163, repeatability ±0.08 mm, weight 156, 170, 180, 215 en 217 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 Panasonic Connect TAWERS TM-serie?

Panasonic Connect TAWERS TM-serie is listed under Panasonic Connect, based in Japan. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.

Is the Panasonic Connect TAWERS TM-serie 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 Panasonic Connect TAWERS TM-serie 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 Panasonic Connect TAWERS TM-serie used for?

The applications listed for the Panasonic Connect TAWERS TM-serie include arc welding in metalworking and automated welding of series work.

What are alternatives to the Panasonic Connect TAWERS TM-serie?

Profiles include Yaskawa Motoman MOTOMINI, Yaskawa Motoman PL190 and Yaskawa Motoman PL320. Compare their applications, specifications and market status.

Could TAWERS TM-serie fit your organisation?

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