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Mecademic Achieves a New Milestone in Robotics

Mecademic, a leader in the realm of ultra-compact and high-precision robotic solutions, has recently declared a noteworthy achievement: 15% of all robots shipped over the past twelve months have been integrated into optics and photonics applications. This pivotal moment underscores the increasing influence of Mecademic in high-tech manufacturing sectors, reflecting the rising demand for scalable micro-automation in precision industries.

Philippe Beaulieu, the Executive Vice President and Head of Sales at Mecademic, commented, "This milestone reflects the growing adoption of our micro-automation solutions within the optics and photonics sector. We are not just delivering robots; we are enabling the next generation of compact, precise, and cost-effective manufacturing."

Key Highlights of Mecademic’s Solutions

• - Micron-Level Precision: These robots offer essential precision and resolution for tasks like optical alignment, gluing, and component placement.
• - Cost-Effective Automation: Mecademic solutions replace manual tasks and cumbersome traditional optical positioners.
• - Compactness of the Meca500: The world's most compact six-axis industrial robot can seamlessly fit into space-restricted environments.

Mecademic’s robotic innovations are revolutionizing production processes across a variety of emerging technologies, including:

• - Virtual reality (VR) headsets
• - Augmented reality (AR) smart glasses
• - High-precision lasers
• - LiDAR systems for autonomous vehicles
• - Advanced optical sensors and photonic components

A significant innovation from Mecademic is the Meca500-OB, a version featuring an optical black surface treatment, which absorbs 96.5% of visible light. This characteristic is crucial for sensitive optical applications, where even minimal light interference could jeopardize accuracy or safety.

To exemplify how their robots are redefining precision workflows, Mecademic has partnered with XVP Photonics to create a real-world demonstration spotlighting automated micro-optics alignment. This demonstration, elaborated in a white paper titled “Automating Micro-Optics Alignment with the Meca500,” will be showcased live at the Laser World of Photonics 2025, set to occur June 24-27 in Munich. Participants will witness firsthand the unmatched precision and adaptability offered by the Meca500 in the photonic manufacturing field.

As part of its expansion efforts, Mecademic is bolstering its regional presence in Europe. Stefan John, who has recently been appointed as the sector business manager for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH), will represent the company at Hannover Messe 2025, scheduled from March 31 to April 4.

Stefan John stated, "Our presence in Germany allows us to better address the growing European demand for micro-automation, particularly in the dynamic realm of optics and photonics. We look forward to engaging with our partners and showcasing the transformative impact of compact robotics."

From Hannover to Munich, Mecademic’s European showcase in 2025 aims to highlight robotic precision and innovation on key industry platforms. For more information or to access the white paper, please visit www.mecademic.com or follow Mecademic on LinkedIn.

About Mecademic

Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Mecademic is renowned for designing and manufacturing the smallest and most precise industrial robots globally. With a focus on innovation, simplicity, and performance, Mecademic is redefining industrial automation across multiple key sectors, including optics, photonics, medical devices, and advanced research.