Robotics in Manufacturing

Head to head

FANUC M-10iD/12 vs Staubli TX2-90L

A specification duel across payload, reach, precision, and footprint, with a plain read on which arm suits which job.

FANUC1 of 5 categories
FANUC M-10iD/12

Slim, hollow-wrist mid-payload for dense cells.

Staubli1 of 5 categories
Staubli TX2-90L

Larger clean-room capable arm for handling tasks

Specification duel

Green marks the stronger figure. Unconfirmed specs are shown but not scored.

12 kg
Payload
12 kg
1,441 mm
Reach
1,200 mm
±0.02 mm
Repeatability
±0.02 mm
6
Axes
6
145 kg
Robot mass
117 kg
2017
Introducedreference
2016

The verdict

On paper these two are close, both carry 12 kg and 1441 mm against 1200 mm of reach, near enough that the spec sheet alone will not decide it. They run different controllers, the FANUC M-10iD/12 on the R-30iB Plus and the Staubli TX2-90L on the CS9, so whichever platform your team already programs and stocks parts for is a real tiebreaker. For a tight or overhead cell, the FANUC M-10iD/12 lists Inverted mounting while the Staubli TX2-90L lists Wall and Ceiling mounting, which the other does not. Both are aimed at material handling and machine tending, with the Staubli TX2-90L to dispensing.

FANUC M-10iD/12
  • Internal cable routing reduces snagging
  • Strong reach-to-footprint ratio
Staubli TX2-90L
  • Larger payload than the TX2-60 with the same clean design
  • Cleanroom-rated options for pharma and electronics
  • Consistent accuracy across long duty cycles
  • Sealed structure resists contamination

Common questions

Which has more payload, the FANUC M-10iD/12 or the Staubli TX2-90L?
The FANUC M-10iD/12 and Staubli TX2-90L match at 12 kg.
Which reaches farther?
The FANUC M-10iD/12 has more reach at 1441 mm versus 1200 mm.
Which is more precise?
Both are rated at ±0.02 mm repeatability.
Should I choose the FANUC M-10iD/12 or the Staubli TX2-90L?
Match the pick to the job. The FANUC M-10iD/12 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 12 kg and 1441 mm. The Staubli TX2-90L is a 6-axis industrial arm at 12 kg and 1200 mm.