Epson Korea Launches Next-Generation SCARA Robot 'LS-C Series' with 20% Higher Productivity

Payload Capacity Significantly Expanded to 8kg
Ultra-High Speed Achieved Through Reduced Cycle Time
Targeting Medical and Cosmetics Markets

Epson Korea announced on May 18 that it has launched the ultra-high-speed SCARA robot 'LS-C series', which enhances productivity and high-load response performance.

Epson Korea has launched the SCARA robot 'LS-C Series' with enhanced productivity and high-load response performance. The photo shows the 'LS8-C702S' model, which supports an 8kg payload and features a 700mm arm length. Photo by Epson Korea

The new LS-C series is a next-generation industrial robot optimized for high-speed transfer processes, serving as the successor to Epson’s flagship SCARA robot lineup, the 'LS3-B·LS6-B' series. It supports payloads of 4kg and 8kg, and consists of a total of four models. Based on arm length, the lineup is segmented into the 400mm 'LS4-C401S', 500mm 'LS8-C502S', 600mm 'LS8-C602S', and 700mm 'LS8-C702S'.

This series has significantly improved cycle time—a key indicator of the production processing speed of SCARA robots—thereby boosting production efficiency. The LS4-C401S has reduced its cycle time from 0.42 seconds to 0.336 seconds compared to its predecessor, the LS3-B401S. The LS8-C502S has also shortened its work cycle from the previous 0.39 seconds to 0.298 seconds. The LS8-C602S now operates at 0.314 seconds, while the LS8-C702S has improved to 0.344 seconds, thereby strengthening high-speed work capabilities. Through these improvements, the LS-C lineup achieves an average productivity increase of approximately 20% compared to the previous LS-B series.

The payload capacity specifications that the robots can handle have also been upgraded. The LS4-C401S now supports up to 4kg, up from the previous 3kg, and the LS8-C series supports up to 8kg, compared to the previous 6kg. As a result, the range of applications for transporting heavier parts and handling high-load processes has expanded, making it suitable for a wider variety of industrial environments. New features such as cleanroom compatibility and ESD (electrostatic discharge) protection have also been added to meet the needs of precision manufacturing, enabling stable operation in processes where static electricity management is critical, such as the electrical, electronics, cosmetics, and medical industries.

Software and controller integration has also been enhanced. The LS-C series supports the latest RC800-A controller and Epson RC+ 8.0 software. In particular, the integration with the RC800-A controller adds new functionalities such as force sensors and the 'Catch on Fly' feature, which were not supported by the previous LS-B series, further broadening the scope of automation applications.

Epson plans to expand the application of the LS-C series beyond its core fields of electrical, electronics, and automotive electronics, to include the cosmetics, medical, and food industries. The company’s strategy is to target the automation demands of various manufacturing sites based on competitive pricing and high-speed, high-precision performance.

Yongwook Lee, Team Leader of the Robotics Division at Epson Korea, stated, "The LS-C series is a next-generation SCARA robot that enhances productivity, payload performance, and scalability. We expect it to deliver even greater work efficiency and reliability in industrial sites where high-speed processes are required."

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