Industrial robotsRapid FusionCommercially available
Rapid Fusion Zeus
By Rapid Fusion
Zeus is a hybrid manufacturing cell from Rapid Fusion with a KUKA robot arm for pellet printing and milling.
According to Rapid Fusion, Zeus combines pellet printing and milling in one cell with a KUKA KR 120 R3900-2 K 1 (rated payload 120 kg). The cell uses the PE320 pellet extruder (up to 450 °C) and an electro-spindle for milling, among others glass- and carbon-filled PEI and PEEK. A manual tool changer switches between extruder and milling tool. Build volume, dimensions and weight are not stated on the page. 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 hybrid cell (pellet + milling)
In the industrial robots category.
What is Rapid Fusion Zeus?
Rapid Fusion Zeus is an industrial robot from Rapid Fusion from United Kingdom, listed for hybrid printing and milling of large parts and machining glass- and carbon-filled pei and peek. 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 Zeus developed for?
Hybrid printing and milling of large parts
Machining glass- and carbon-filled PEI and PEEK
Business fit
When might Zeus 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 Zeus, 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 Zeus 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 Kingdomconfirmed
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.
Ask about availabilityManufacturer
Rapid Fusion
Rapid Fusion is listed in the Robotleasen directory with 2 robot models.
OUR INTERPRETATION
Our perspective on Zeus
According to Rapid Fusion, Zeus combines pellet printing and milling in one cell with a KUKA KR 120 R3900-2 K 1 (rated payload 120 kg). The cell uses the PE320 pellet extruder (up to 450 °C) and an electro-spindle for milling, among others glass- and carbon-filled PEI and PEEK. A manual tool changer switches between extruder and milling tool. Build volume, dimensions and weight are not stated on the page. 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 Zeus with alternatives
| Feature | ZeusRapid Fusion · this robot | Motoman MOTOMINIYaskawa | Motoman PL190Yaskawa | Motoman PL320Yaskawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market status | Commercially available | Commercially available | Commercially available | Commercially available |
| Application | Hybrid printing and milling of large parts, Machining glass- and carbon-filled PEI and PEEK | Assembly, Handling | Palletising | Palletising |
| Deployment | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Region | United Kingdom | 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 Zeus
What is the Rapid Fusion Zeus?
Rapid Fusion Zeus is an industrial robot from Rapid Fusion from United Kingdom, listed for hybrid printing and milling of large parts and machining glass- and carbon-filled pei and peek. 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.
Which supplier is listed for the Rapid Fusion Zeus?
Rapid Fusion Zeus is listed under Rapid Fusion, based in United Kingdom. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.
Is the Rapid Fusion Zeus 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 Rapid Fusion Zeus cost?
No reliable public price is listed for this model. Costs depend on configuration and supplier.
What is the Rapid Fusion Zeus used for?
The applications listed for the Rapid Fusion Zeus include hybrid printing and milling of large parts and machining glass- and carbon-filled pei and peek.
What are alternatives to the Rapid Fusion Zeus?
Profiles include Yaskawa Motoman MOTOMINI, Yaskawa Motoman PL190 and Yaskawa Motoman PL320. Compare their applications, specifications and market status.
Next step
Could Zeus fit your organisation?
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Sources and checks
Checked against the manufacturer · last checked
- Manufacturer rapidfusion.co.uk
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