Used Universal Robots Equipment Sold by Meadoworks

Universal Robots was founded in 2005 in Odense, Denmark, by Esben Østergaard, Kasper Støy, and Kristian Kassow, who met while conducting research at the University of Southern Denmark. Frustrated by the dominance of heavy, expensive, and difficult-to-program industrial robots, they set out to build lightweight, affordable collaborative robot arms accessible to small and medium-sized manufacturers. The company shipped its first commercial cobot, the UR5, in 2008, and was acquired by Teradyne in 2015, accelerating its global expansion.

Universal Robots builds its entire product line around 6-axis collaborative robot arms, with each model named for its payload capacity in kilograms. The original UR series — UR3, UR5, UR10, and UR16 — established the platform, while the e-Series (UR3e, UR5e, UR10e, and UR16e) introduced integrated force-torque sensing, improved repeatability down to 0.03–0.05 mm, enhanced safety functions, and a redesigned touchscreen teach pendant. The heavier-payload UR20 and UR30 models have since extended the lineup into palletizing and welding applications requiring greater reach and strength.

Universal Robots cobots are deployed across a remarkably broad range of end markets, including automotive, electronics, food and beverage, metalworking and CNC machining, packaging, pharmaceuticals, and logistics. Their cage-free collaborative design makes them especially popular in mixed human-robot production environments, and their intuitive programming allows operators with no prior robotics experience to deploy and reprogram arms quickly as production needs change.

Buyers seek used Universal Robots automation equipment for several compelling reasons. The brand commands roughly 40–50 percent of the global cobot market, which translates into strong resale values, a large pool of trained integrators, and readily available spare parts. The e-Series platform receives lifetime software updates, meaning a used e-Series arm can run the latest control software — a significant advantage over competing brands. The combination of proven reliability, fast payback, and a mature secondhand market makes used Universal Robots cobots one of the most practical entry points into flexible factory automation.

Meadoworks is your trusted source for used Universal Robots equipment. As third-generation industrial equipment dealers and AMEA-certified appraisers with over 50 years of experience, we offer quality-inspected Universal Robots machines at competitive prices. Most of our Universal Robots inventory sells before we can list it online — call 800-323-0307 for equipment not yet listed.

Every machine includes detailed specifications and high-resolution photos, and inspection visits are available for most equipment. We ship worldwide with experienced rigging partners and offer financing for qualified buyers. Have Universal Robots equipment to sell? Get a free valuation or contact our team.