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Steven Douglas Corp. (SDC) needed to automate a microscopic assembly process, previously handled manually, for a medical device manufacturer. Learn how SDC resorted to Mecademic’s Meca500 — the world’s most compact and precise six-axis robot — to build this application, reducing cycle times and improving overall yield.
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Steven Douglas Corp. (SDC) needed to automate a microscopic assembly process, previously handled manually, for a medical device manufacturer. Learn how SDC resorted to Mecademic’s Meca500 — the world’s most compact and precise six-axis robot — to build this application, reducing cycle times and improving overall yield.
👉 Explore Further: mecademic.com/insights/case-studies/microautomation-cell-case-study-meca500
For more insights and in-depth details, visit our website: mecademic.com
Subscribe for updates on our latest innovations: @Mecademic
💬 Your Thoughts Matter: Have questions or thoughts on how our robotic solutions can be integrated into your operations?
Comment below or connect with us on social media for personalized discussions.
About Mecademic:
Mecademic is a true game changer for companies and institutions executing Industry 4.0 strategies. Our industrial robots help our clients automate operations that require high-precision tasks and delicate manipulations, boosting productivity, reducing costs, and improving the quality of their products and operations.


![Centrifuge Loading & Unloading Demo with Meca500 Robot | Mecademic Lab Automation
Watch the ultra-compact Meca500 6-axis industrial robot arm perform automated loading and unloading of a simulated centrifuge inside a sealed glovebox enclosure!
Originally demonstrated at SLAS 2022, this lab automation setup uses a Symcod industrial touchscreen PC to control vial transfers and centrifuge positioning in tight spaces. The Meca500 is fitted with an optional protective sleeve/suit for sterile laboratory environments.
🧪 Key System Features & Setup:
• Robot: Meca500 6-Axis Miniature Industrial Robot with protective sleeve
• HMI Interface: Symcod industrial touchscreen PC for automated sequence control
• Application: Glovebox vial handling & centrifuge sample loading/unloading
• Footprint: Designed for microplate workstations and biosafety cabinets
📌 Chapters:
[00:00] - Glovebox Setup & Symcod Touchscreen HMI Overview
[00:04] - Initiating Centrifuge Loading Sequence on Touchscreen
[00:15] - Pick-and-Place Vial Transfer into Centrifuge
[00:32] - Centrifuge Slot Indexing & Secondary Loading
[00:54] - Initiating Unloading Sequence
[01:08] - Sample Unloading & Rack Placement
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![Solar Cell Research Automation: Meca500 at University of Montreal | Mecademic Case Study
Discover how Dr. Daniel Chartrand built an automated solar cell characterization platform at the University of Montreal (MIL campus) using the Meca500 6-axis industrial robot arm.
Operating inside a glovebox (inert atmosphere chamber), the Meca500 mounted on a linear track automates tedious handling tasks, boosting throughput by 10x while delivering maximum precision and research reproducibility.
💡 Key Platform Benefits:
• 10x Throughput vs. manual operation inside glovebox gloves
• High precision & reproducible experimental quality
• Frees researchers from tedious manual tasks to focus on innovation
📌 Video Chapters:
[00:00] - Smart Chemistry & Lab Automation
[00:17] - MIL Campus, University of Montreal
[00:36] - Dr. Daniel Chartrand & The Solar Cell Platform
[00:49] - Meca500 Operating in Inert Atmosphere Chamber
[01:00] - 10x Throughput & Precision Benefits
[01:40] - Full Case Study Link & Acknowledgments
📖 Read the full case study: https://mecademic.com/case-studies/solar-cell-research-platform-udem/
🌐 Explore Meca500 for Lab & Chemistry Automation: https://www.mecademic.com/solutions/lab-automation/
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![How to Install MPM500 Pneumatic Module on Meca500 Robot | Mecademic Tutorial
Step-by-step tutorial on how to properly install and activate the MPM500 pneumatic module on your Meca500 (R3) industrial robot arm.
The MPM500 module features two 3-way, 2-position normally closed solenoid valves, allowing direct software control over pneumatic grippers and end-effectors directly from the robots web interface.
🛠️ Installation Steps Covered:
• Powering off the robot safely
• Mounting & securing the module with a 2.5 mm Allen key
• Connecting electrical cables and pneumatic fittings
• Activating and homing via the Web GUI
📌 Chapters:
[00:00] - Introduction & Safety Warning
[00:17] - Mounting MPM500 on Robot Wrist
[00:28] - Securing Screws & Electrical Cable
[00:50] - Installing Pneumatic Ports & Silencer
[01:17] - Web Interface Activation & Verification
📖 Technical Datasheet & Specifications:https://resources.mecademic.com/en/doc/MC-UM-MECA500/latest/manual/index.html
❓ Need technical support? https://mecademic.com/contact-us/
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![High-Throughput Lab Automation with Meca500 & Planar Motor Transport | Mecademic
Discover how Mecademic redefines high-throughput research by combining the ultra-compact Meca500 6-axis industrial robot arm with agile planar motor transport technology!
Moving away from rigid, linear assembly lines, this modern lab automation architecture enables dynamic, nonsequential sample routing for SBS microplates and vials. Individual samples dynamically navigate to pipetting, optical inspection, and centrifugation stations while executing in-transit mixing—all in an ultra-clean, particle-free, compact footprint.
🧪 Key Lab Automation Features:
• Planar Motor Transport: Nonsequential sample routing bypassing fixed assembly lines
• In-Transit Mixing: Dynamic sample preparation during transport to optimize cycle times
• Multi-Station Integration: Automated pipetting, microplate handling, and vial transfer
• Contamination Control: Ultra-clean, particle-free operation for sensitive biological assays
• Ultra-Compact Footprint: High-density workstation design for space-constrained laboratories
📌 Chapters:
[00:00] - Non-Sequential Station Operation Overview
[00:10] - Meca500 Automated Liquid Handling & Pipetting
[00:18] - Planar Motor Sample Transport & In-Transit Mixing
[00:30] - SBS Microplate Transfer & Vial Handling
[00:45] - Particle-Free Cleanroom Operation & Workstation Architecture
🌐 Explore Life Sciences & Lab Automation Solutions: https://www.mecademic.com/solutions/lab-automation/
📩 Request a Custom Demonstration or Consultation: https://www.mecademic.com/contact-us/
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