Uploaded February 2020 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago
Discover how Zymergen integrated Mecademic’s Meca500 6-axis industrial robots to revolutionize high-throughput screening and lab automation workflows.
By leveraging the Meca500’s tiny footprint, space efficiency, and micron precision, Zymergen maximized assay throughput while maintaining total system flexibility.
💡 Why Meca500 for Lab Automation?
• Fits inside standard biosafety cabinets & microplate workstations
• Simple integration via Ethernet & standard programming tools
• High reliability for 24/7 continuous testing
📌 Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction: High-Throughput Lab Automation
0:25 - Why Zymergen Chose the Meca500
1:10 - Microplate Handling & Workflow Integration
1:50 - Results: Increased Throughput & Reliability
📖 Read the full Case Study: mecademic.com/case-studies/meca500-robots-maximize-throughput-lab-automation-zymergen
🌐 Explore Lab Automation Solutions: mecademic.com/solutions/lab-automation
#lab automation #casestudy #Meca500
Discover how Zymergen integrated Mecademic’s Meca500 6-axis industrial robots to revolutionize high-throughput screening and lab automation workflows.
By leveraging the Meca500’s tiny footprint, space efficiency, and micron precision, Zymergen maximized assay throughput while maintaining total system flexibility.
💡 Why Meca500 for Lab Automation?
• Fits inside standard biosafety cabinets & microplate workstations
• Simple integration via Ethernet & standard programming tools
• High reliability for 24/7 continuous testing
📌 Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction: High-Throughput Lab Automation
0:25 - Why Zymergen Chose the Meca500
1:10 - Microplate Handling & Workflow Integration
1:50 - Results: Increased Throughput & Reliability
📖 Read the full Case Study: mecademic.com/case-studies/meca500-robots-maximize-throughput-lab-automation-zymergen
🌐 Explore Lab Automation Solutions: mecademic.com/solutions/lab-automation
#lab automation #casestudy #Meca500




![Automated Touchscreen & Infotainment Testing with Meca500 Robot Arm | Mecademic
Discover how the ultra-compact Meca500 6-axis industrial robot arm pairs with an ATI Mini40 force/torque sensor to perform precise, repeatable testing on automotive touchscreen infotainment systems.
Using precise force feedback, the Meca500 simulates human finger presses, swipes, and multi-touch gestures required for automated quality assurance and HMI (Human-Machine Interface) validation in testing labs.
⚙️ Key Setup Highlights:
• Robot: Mecademic Meca500 6-Axis Miniature Industrial Robot
• Sensor: ATI Mini40 Force/Torque Sensor for precise force measurement
• Application: Automotive display panel & touchscreen responsiveness testing
📌 Chapters:
[00:00] - Overview of Meca500 & ATI Force/Torque Sensor Setup
[00:24] - Precise Stylus Positioning & Screen Touch Simulation
[00:52] - Real-time Force Feedback Monitoring
[01:30] - Automated Swipe & Interface Navigation Testing
🔗 Learn more about testing automation with Meca500: https://www.mecademic.com/applications/testing-inspection/
📩 Request a custom demonstration: https://www.mecademic.com/contact-us/
#touchscreentestingrobot #automotive #ATI #Meca500 Automated Touchscreen & Infotainment Testing with Meca500 Robot Arm | Mecademic](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WKlu4mSgAl0/mqdefault.jpg)



![MCS500 SCARA Safety Integration with ReeR Mosaic Controller | Mecademic
Discover how to safely integrate and operate the MCS500 4-axis industrial SCARA robot using ReeRs safety solutions, including the Mosaic programmable safety controller, safety light curtains, and door interlocks!
Learn how safety stops, automatic restarts, and reduced-speed manual mode operation with a 3-position enabling switch (dead man switch) protect operators without compromising productivity.
⚙️ Safety Operating Modes & Features:
• Auto Mode (High Speed): Emergency stop triggers immediate halts; door interlocks trigger safety stops; light curtains pause motion with automatic clearance restarts
• Manual Mode (Reduced Speed): Operator interaction enabled via a 3-position dead man switch; door and light curtain bypass while switch is held
• Immediate Safety Intervention: Releasing or hard-pressing the dead man switch triggers instant safety stops
• ReeR Safety Hardware: Integrated with ReeR Mosaic programmable safety controller and safety sensors
📌 Chapters:
[00:00] - Introduction to MCS500 SCARA Safety Features
[00:04] - Auto Mode: High-Speed E-Stops, Door Interlocks & Light Curtains
[00:30] - Manual Mode: Reduced-Speed Operation & 3-Position Dead Man Switch
[00:53] - Enabling Switch Safety Intervention & Re-activation
[01:00] - ReeR Mosaic Safety Controller & Sensor Integration
🌐 Explore the MCS500 Industrial SCARA Robot: https://mecademic.com/industrial-robots-mecademic/mcs500-scara-robot/
📩 Contact Application Support: https://www.mecademic.com/contact-us/
#MCS500 #SCARA #ReeRMosaic #MicroAutomation MCS500 SCARA Safety Integration with ReeR Mosaic Controller | Mecademic](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bJ06Uh1aIFI/mqdefault.jpg)

