With thousands of robots installed worldwide, hundreds of companies share our vision of creating a world powered by microautomation. See their success stories and learn how we help them make a difference.
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SEYMOUR uses Mecademic robot in surgical tool assembly with a 400% throughput increase
SEYMOUR Advanced Technologies, an industrial technology provider, implemented Mecademic's six-axis industrial robot arm into the manufacturing process of a precise surgical tool for a pharmaceutical company. After developing three different automated solutions with the Meca500, SEYMOUR enabled its client to achieve a 400% increase in throughput, in addition to significant reductions in cost and footprint.
How XVP Photonics automates optical alignment and assembly with the Meca500
XVP Photonics, a leader in product development in optics and photonics, provides assembly process automation for most of its projects. When introduced to Mecademic’s Meca500 six-axis robot, they saw an opportunity to rethink their process development strategy.
Explore how XVP validated the Meca500’s performance, unlocking a versatile, cost-effective platform for high-precision applications in optics and photonics.
See in detail how SDC built their microautomation cell with the Meca500
Manufacturing medical devices frequently means dealing with extremely small parts, which presents companies with unique challenges in automating processes. Such was the case with Steven Douglas Corp. (SDC). This Ohio-based industrial automated machine builder needed to create an automated assembly solution for one of their clients, a medical device manufacturer.
The assembly process was originally manual, and it involved handling tiny parts at a microscopic level. Since this work was highly intricate and time-consuming, keeping it done by humans meant less efficiency: with automation, the client hoped to reduce cycle times and improve overall yield.
SDC uses Mecademic’s six-axis robot to automate a microscopic assembly process with +99% efficiency
Learn how Steven Douglas Corp. (SDC), an Ohio-based industrial automated machine builder, leverages Mecademic’s Meca500 — the world’s most compact and precise six-axis robot — to automate a complex, microscopic assembly process for a medical devices customer.
Workforce health drives Cretex Medical to automate precision assembly
Cretex Medical, an innovative contract manufacturer for the medical device industry, was faced with a difficult challenge. Responsible for manufacturing a critical component for intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) catheter devices, they needed to find a way to optimize the daily work experience of their assembly team and scale up production at the same time.
“Think of this manual process as the extreme limits of what you can humanly do by manipulating tweezers under a microscope. The size of this assembly is not any bigger than an eyelash and the ergonomics of this repetitive process were taking a real physical and mental toll on our people."
Steve Lagergren, Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor, Cretex Medical
Zymergen uses the Meca500 to maximize throughput in lab automation
Zymergen, a science and materials innovation company based in California, integrated dozens of Meca500 robots to automate experiments in their life sciences facility. Zymergen needed a lab automation solution that was flexible, reliable, fast, easy to program, and that could maximize throughput.
The Meca500 was integrated into a modular automation system which lowered costs and cut integration times eightfold compared to that of other solutions. It also maximized flexibility and enabled maintenance-free operation. Zymergen needed accurate and reliable robots to automate laboratory processes which included the transfer of microtiter plates between various life-science instruments.
SDC relies on automation with Meca500 robots for medical device manufacturing
SDC, an engineering company that specializes in designing and building custom machinery used for factory automation, integrated several Meca500 robot arms into a machine that automates medical device manufacturing. The machine was custom-built for a client who produces endoscopes.
The client needed an automation solution to increase production throughput and improve precision. SDC integrated the robots into an automation solution that increased throughput by 500% and improved the consistency of product quality. The use of Meca500 robots also lowered training costs, cut programming time, and minimized the use of factory space.
MATI Therapeutics enhances manufacturing process with the Meca500 robot
Overview Mati Therapeutics is a Texas-based company specializing in the development of non-invasive drug delivery systems for ocular diseases. The company has been creating its own manufacturing equipment for over a decade, which includes the incorporation of Mecademic’s Meca500 – a six-axis robotic arm – into several of their machines.
The Meca500 was chosen due to its small size, high precision, EtherCAT communication, integrated gripper, absence of a controller, affordability, and short lead time. After transitioning from a Contract Manufacturing Organization to building their own manufacturing facility, the Meca500 has proven to be the ideal choice for reducing space utilization and costs, leading to an increase in output and overall value for the company.
Powering robotics: Maxon & Mecademic's collaborative success story
Maxon, a pioneer in precision micromotors, and Mecademic, a leading provider of compact robotic systems, have formed a mutually beneficial partnership that fuels innovation in the field of robotics. Maxon’s motors have found their ideal match in Mecademic’s robotic platforms, while Mecademic leverages Maxon’s motors for comprehensive testing and validation. This collaboration has led to remarkable advancements and breakthroughs in the realm of robotics.
Novel method of robot-assisted additive manufacturing on orbit
The Meca500 robotic arm from Mecademic is uniquely suited for the aerospace industry. Its small size, lightweight, low energy consumption, and unmatched compactness make it ideal for an aircraft or a spacecraft. In this article, the research authors present a novel method of robot-assisted additive manufacturing on orbit.
The aerospace robotics industry calls for extreme precision to meet strict tolerance requirements, safety standards, and micromanipulation needs. Mecademic’s aerospace clients, ranging from NASA’s Johnson Space Centre to rocket manufacturing industry leaders, benefit from unmatched precision when automating with our Meca500 robot arm.
Automating a solar cell research platform: A smart lab for greener energy
Today’s chemistry labs are about working smarter, not harder. Higher reproducibility and speed are increasing throughput and research quality. No longer saddled with tedious, repetitive tasks, scientists are finally being freed to focus on more creative aspects of their work.
This article features Dr. Daniel Chartrand, Ph.D., and the automation platform he built at the University of Montreal (U of M). The platform is intended to accelerate the University’s research on solar cells, for greener, cleaner energy.
The LAP-C carton folding machine, by GTE-engineering, is a fully automated packaging system with a small footprint. The project, led by Mark van den Munckhof, was developed for a GTE customer in the medical industry. Cleanroom requirement To fit a cleanroom, GTE used their Lean Automation Platform circular (LAP-C) along with Mecademic’s Meca500 robotic arm.
This guaranteed a small footprint – an essential requirement as their customer intends to use the machine in a cleanroom. GTE chose the Mecademic robot because it offers a unique solution to precision positioning and manipulation in tight spaces, an intelligent alternative to fixed automation.
Smart Micro Factory revolutionizes watchmaking with the Meca500 robot
When Horosys, a Swiss integrator specializing in desktop automation for watchmaking, saw the ultracompact and highly precise Meca500 robot, the idea for the Smart Micro Factory (SMF) project was born. Horosys developed the SMF concept to fulfill the automation needs of the Swiss watchmaking industry and give access to automation and robotics to manufacturers producing in low volumes, with limited investments, and requiring a quick payback.
The modular desktop factory can assemble, rivet and push fit jewels and multiple watchmaking components. With its tiny footprint, embedded controller and open programming environment, the Meca500 is an integral part of the solution.
Meca500 increases production for Token's smart ring assembly
Token, a manufacturer of innovative smart rings for payments and building access, integrated Meca500 robot arms into their product assembly cells. They required a solution with a small footprint to improve precision and lower manufacturing costs. Using Meca500 robots gave Token more flexibility in their assembly system design, increased throughput, reduced tolerances, and improved automation ROI.
