Uploaded September 2021 | Updated September 2026, 16 hours ago
Discover Meca-RoboDK, the dedicated simulation and offline programming (OLP) software package created in partnership with RoboDK specifically for the Meca500 6-axis industrial robot arm.
Create digital twins of your automation cells, simulate complex trajectories (dispensing, machining, 3D printing), and generate robot-ready code remotely before building your physical workstation.
π» Key Software Features & Capabilities:
β’ Digital Twin & 3D Simulation: Visualize application intent and conduct feasibility studies remotely
β’ Offline Programming (OLP): Program offline and output Meca500 code with ease
β’ CAM & Slicer Support: Seamless integration for robot machining and 3D printing paths
β’ Multi-Axis Synchronization: Sync up to 12 axes, including turntables and linear rails
β’ Multi-Robot Simulation: Simulate multiple Meca500 robots in a single workstation
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π Chapters:
[00:00] - Side-by-side 3D Simulation vs Real-World Meca500 Dispensing
[00:05] - Trajectory Execution & Digital Twin Accuracy
π Learn more about Meca500: mecademic.com/industrial-robots-mecademic/meca500-industrial-robot-arm
π Access RoboDK & Developer Resources: mecademic.com/industrial-robots-mecademic/software
#electronicsassemblyautomation #compactassemblycell #Meca500
Discover Meca-RoboDK, the dedicated simulation and offline programming (OLP) software package created in partnership with RoboDK specifically for the Meca500 6-axis industrial robot arm.
Create digital twins of your automation cells, simulate complex trajectories (dispensing, machining, 3D printing), and generate robot-ready code remotely before building your physical workstation.
π» Key Software Features & Capabilities:
β’ Digital Twin & 3D Simulation: Visualize application intent and conduct feasibility studies remotely
β’ Offline Programming (OLP): Program offline and output Meca500 code with ease
β’ CAM & Slicer Support: Seamless integration for robot machining and 3D printing paths
β’ Multi-Axis Synchronization: Sync up to 12 axes, including turntables and linear rails
β’ Multi-Robot Simulation: Simulate multiple Meca500 robots in a single workstation
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π Chapters:
[00:00] - Side-by-side 3D Simulation vs Real-World Meca500 Dispensing
[00:05] - Trajectory Execution & Digital Twin Accuracy
π Learn more about Meca500: mecademic.com/industrial-robots-mecademic/meca500-industrial-robot-arm
π Access RoboDK & Developer Resources: mecademic.com/industrial-robots-mecademic/software
#electronicsassemblyautomation #compactassemblycell #Meca500
![DexTAR Educational Dual-Arm SCARA Robot Manipulator [Discontinued]
β οΈ PLEASE NOTE: DexTAR is a legacy product and has been officially discontinued. To explore Mecademicβs current lineup of ultra-compact, high-precision industrial robots (Meca500 & MCS500), visit: https://www.mecademic.com
π About DexTAR
DexTAR was Mecademicβs pioneering 3-axis educational parallel robot manipulator designed for academic research, STEM education, and university laboratories. Built on a five-bar mechanism architecture (essentially a dual-arm SCARA robot), DexTAR offered industrial-grade precision and robustness in a safe, desktop-friendly form factor.
β¨ Key Features & Highlights:
Unique Five-Bar Architecture: Innovative dual-arm SCARA design for teaching parallel kinematics and control dynamics.
Student-Friendly & Safe: Designed for universities, technical colleges, and high schools to provide hands-on robotics education at the push of a button.
Precise, Fast & Silent: Desktop-sized parallel robot capable of high-accuracy positioning without compromising safety or user experience.
STEM & Educational Focus: Taught core principles of robotics, automation control, and mechanical engineering.
β±οΈ Video Chapters
[00:00] Introduction to DexTAR Parallel Robot
[00:13] Unique & Innovative Design
[00:26] Safe, Silent & Student-Friendly Features
[00:48] Versatile Applications in STEM Education
[00:56] High-Speed Precision Movement
[01:10] Affordable Desktop Educational Robotics
π Connect with Mecademic Robotics
Website: https://www.mecademic.com
#Mecademic #DexTAR #Robotics #EducationalRobot #SCARA #ParallelRobot #STEM #IndustrialAutomation DexTAR Educational Dual-Arm SCARA Robot Manipulator [Discontinued]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jYHawaGL90o/mqdefault.jpg)


![Meca500 Installation & Hardware Setup Guide | Mecademic Training Series
Step-by-step installation guide for setting up and mounting your Meca500 6-axis industrial robot arm!
Part of our official Mecademic Training Series, this video covers mechanical mounting (optical breadboard & adapter plates), mounting orientations, electrical wiring (Ethernet/EtherCAT daisy-chaining & 24V power supply), network setup, and safety input wiring (E-stop & protective stop).
βοΈ Key Setup Topics Covered:
β’ Mechanical Mounting: 4x M6 screw pattern directly fitting optical breadboards or custom adapter plates
β’ Kinematic Alignment: Using machined base edges, dowel pins, or kinematic stops for precise positioning
β’ Orientation: Table, ceiling, or wall mounting without performance or software limitations
β’ Electrical Connections: Dual Ethernet ports (TCP/IP & EtherCAT IN/OUT) and 24V DC power connection
β’ Power Supply & Safety Interlocks: 24V DC supply, E-stop/reset buttons, and external safety inputs (E-stop, protective stop, software stop)
π Video Chapters:
[00:00] - Introduction: Meca500 Hardware Installation
[00:08] - Mechanical Mounting: M6 Hole Pattern & Optical Breadboard Compatibility
[00:32] - Kinematic Stops & Mounting Orientations
[00:55] - Base Connectors: Dual Ethernet Ports (EtherCAT IN/OUT) & Power
[01:18] - Power Supply Wiring, PC Connection & Bypass Dongle Setup
[02:00] - Power Supply Specifications (24V DC, E-Stop & Reset Buttons)
[02:34] - External Safety Inputs (E-Stop, Protective Stop, Software Stop)
π Download User Manuals & CAD Models: https://hs.mecademic.com/hubfs/Meca500/Meca500%20Documentation%20%2B%20FW%20(Latest)/Meca500%20Brochure%20EN.pdf?_gl=1*wgtakr*_gcl_au*MTMyMjkxNDE4MC4xNzg0MTIyNzQ1*_ga*MTkyOTMyNjc4OC4xNzc2MzY3ODgz*_ga_D3HCZ4GQRB*czE3ODQ5MDI5MDgkbzcxJGcxJHQxNzg0OTA0Mjk2JGo2MCRsMCRoMA..
π Explore Meca500 Industrial Robot Specifications: https://mecademic.com/industrial-robots-mecademic/meca500-industrial-robot-arm/
π© Contact Application Support: https://www.mecademic.com/contact-us/
#Meca500 #installationguide #roboticarm #mechanical Meca500 Installation & Hardware Setup Guide | Mecademic Training Series](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nMyYrpL1Hwc/mqdefault.jpg)
![Mecademic Meca500 Demo at Automatica 2018 | Ultra-Compact Industrial Robotics
Highlights from Automatica 2018 featuring Mecademics Meca500, the worlds most compact and precise 6-axis industrial robot arm.
In this video, Stephen introduces the ultra-compact Meca500 and demonstrates its application in electronics assembly, medical device testing, dispensing, and precision handling.
πΉ Key Features Featured:
β’ Controller fully embedded in the robot base (no external cabinet needed)
β’ Ultra-compact footprint for space-constrained automation cells
β’ Applications in electronics, medical devices, inspection, and assembly
π Chapters:
[00:00] - Introduction to Mecademic & Automatica 2018
[00:15] - Meca500 Demo: Precision Dispensing & Inspection
[00:50] - Embedded Controller in Base Design
[01:15] - Target Applications: Electronics & Medical Devices
π Explore the Meca500 Specifications: https://mecademic.com/industrial-robots-mecademic/meca500-industrial-robot-arm
π© Contact our Application Team: https://www.mecademic.com/contact-us/
#Automatica #Mecademic #Meca500 Mecademic Meca500 Demo at Automatica 2018 | Ultra-Compact Industrial Robotics](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nyQ3VCN3MWs/mqdefault.jpg)
![5-Micron Precision Micro-Assembly for Medical Applications
In this video, Seymour Advanced Technologies, LMI Technologies, and Mecademic demonstrates an automated micro-assembly system designed for high-precision applications in medical devices, life sciences, aerospace, and defense.
Watch the interview and live demonstration as we showcase a highly challenging micro-assembly task: inserting a 0.016-inch (16 thou) wire into a needle with a 0.017-inch (17 thou) inner diameter (ID). Utilizing advanced 3D vision guidance and compact industrial robotics, the assembly is completed reliably without damaging the delicate components.
β±οΈ Video Chapters
[00:00] Introduction & Micro-Assembly Challenge (16-Thou Wire into 17-Thou Needle)
[00:13] Automated Assembly Process (Pick, Inspection, Vision Alignment & Insertion)
[01:12] Mecademic Precision Robots (Meca500 & MCS500)
[01:38] LMI 3D Sensors & High-Resolution Scanning
[02:07] Seymour Advanced Technologies & Dynamic 3D Inspection
π οΈ Key Technologies Featured
πΉ Mecademic Industrial Robotics Featuring the Meca500 6-axis robot and MCS500 SCARA robot, offering 5-micron repeatability and approximately 1-micron resolution for extremely tight-tolerance applications. π Website: https://www.mecademic.com π LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mecademic/
πΉ Seymour Advanced Technologies Experts in systems integration and custom automation design. π Website: https://seymouradvancedtechnologies.com
πΉ LMI Technologies Gocator 3D smart sensors, featuring a 4K imager, 4,200 data points across the laser line, and 5-micron resolution in the X-axis for dense point cloud generation and dynamic, multi-angle inspection. π Website: https://lmi3d.com
#Automation #Robotics #3DVision #MicroAssembly #MedicalDeviceManufacturing #SystemIntegration #Mecademic #Meca500 #LMITechnologies #Gocator #QualityControl #ManufacturingAutomation 5-Micron Precision Micro-Assembly for Medical Applications](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oEirhcwgPJk/mqdefault.jpg)


![Automated PCB Soldering Cell with Meca500 & MCS500 SCARA | Mecademic
Watch the Meca500 6-axis industrial robot arm and the MCS500 SCARA robot perform an ultra-compact, high-precision automated PCB soldering and handling sequence inside the MicroDASH cell!
Controlled via a Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 PLC, the cell features the MCS500 SCARA handling board transfers via vacuum gripper, while the Meca500 executes precise soldering joint trajectories with automated wire feedingβall contained within a tight 61x61 cm footprint.
βοΈ Key Application & Cell Features:
β’ High Precision Soldering: Meca500 executing fine-pitch solder joints with wire feeder
β’ Board Pick & Place: MCS500 4-axis SCARA robot handling PCB transfers
β’ PLC Integration: Fully controlled via Siemens S7-1200 PLC
β’ Ultra-Compact Footprint: Complete multi-robot cell fitting in a 61 x 61 cm enclosure
π Chapters:
[00:00] - MicroDASH Multi-Robot Enclosure Overview
[00:07] - MCS500 SCARA Loading PCB into Station
[00:10] - Meca500 Precision PCB Soldering Sequence
[00:26] - Siemens S7-1200 PLC Control & Cell Dimensions (61x61 cm)
[00:36] - Close-Up: Automated Solder Joint Execution
[00:43] - MCS500 Unloading Finished PCB
π Explore the MCS500 SCARA Robot: https://mecademic.com/industrial-robots-mecademic/mcs500-scara-robot/
π© Request a Demonstration or Consultation: https://www.mecademic.com/contact-us/
#AutomatedPCBsoldering #Meca500 #MCS500 #ElectronicsAssembly #MicroAutomation Automated PCB Soldering Cell with Meca500 & MCS500 SCARA | Mecademic](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/u7dgpXlhHVg/mqdefault.jpg)