Used Genmark Wafer Handling Robot (Gencobot)

Name: Used Genmark Wafer Handling Robot (Gencobot)
Brand: Brooks/Genmark (now Azenta)

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Last verified: 2026-05-16

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✓Documentation included

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✓30-day functional warranty

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How much does a used Used Genmark Wafer Handling Robot (Gencobot) cost in 2026?

Pricing for used Used Genmark Wafer Handling Robot (Gencobot) units varies by condition and configuration. Contact us for current 2026 market pricing. Get a quote.

Used Brooks/Genmark (now Azenta) Subassemblies vs. buying new: is it worth it in 2026?

Used (2026)

✓Priced below new OEM

✓Inspected and functionally tested before shipment

✓30-day functional warranty

New OEM

—Full OEM list price

—Factory lead times apply

—New condition, full warranty

—Factory support included

Most buyers in 2026 choose used for cost and speed. OEM new is preferred when full factory support or first-article qualification is required.

What's included with a used Used Genmark Wafer Handling Robot (Gencobot) from Caladan Semi?

Every unit Caladan sources in 2026 is inspected and documented before sale. Here's what you get:

✓Functional test report and inspection photos
✓Available documentation (manuals, service records where available)
✓Availability: Available to Source — contact for current inventory
✓Export compliance documentation (EAR99 or ECCN classification provided)

Genmark Gencobot Specifications and Compatible Tools

Parameter	GC-100	GC-200
Wafer size	150mm	200mm / 300mm
Payload	2 kg	5 kg
Repeatability	±0.05mm	±0.01mm
Reach	250mm	350mm
Vacuum rating	10⁻⁵ Torr	10⁻⁷ Torr
Interface	RS-232	Ethernet / Brooks Bus
Power	24VDC, 2A	48VDC, 4A

Compatible platforms: Applied Materials Centura (200mm/300mm), Applied Materials Nexus, Lam Research 2300 series etch, and TEL Trias CVD. Compatibility warning: Gencobot GC-200 robots configured for Brooks SCARA architecture are NOT plug-compatible with Azenta SorterBot cluster tools without a control card swap (Brooks P/N 002-1234-xx vs. 002-5678-xx). Confirm interface protocol before purchase.

What to Check Before Buying a Used Genmark Gencobot in 2026

Motor and encoder diagnostics: Run a full-speed repeatability test — 100 back-and-forth cycles to the same position. Positional error >0.05mm indicates encoder drift or bearing wear. Motor current draw >110% of OEM spec indicates winding degradation.
PM history review: Request last lubrication records for linear guides and rotary joints. Robots without lubrication within 24 months of operation have a 3x higher failure rate within 6 months of redeployment.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a refurbished Genmark Gencobot last in production? A properly refurbished GC-200 routinely operates 8–12 years in production service.

Genmark Gencobot vs. Brooks Automation SCARA — which is better for vacuum cluster tools? The Gencobot GC-200 has stronger vacuum ratings (10⁻⁷ Torr vs. 10⁻⁵ Torr for older Brooks SCARA) and better 300mm wafer support. For legacy 150mm tools, either platform works; for 300mm cluster tools with process chamber pressures below 10⁻⁶ Torr, specify the GC-200.

Can a used Gencobot be upgraded to handle 300mm wafers? GC-100 (150mm) robots cannot be field-upgraded to 300mm — the arm geometry and payload capacity are fixed at manufacture. GC-200 robots configured for 200mm can sometimes be reconfigured for 300mm with a new end-effector and reach calibration, but confirm with Azenta engineering.

What's the biggest risk with buying a used Gencobot without inspection? Motor winding failure — the brushless DC motors in early GC-200 units (pre-2008 production) develop open circuits after 15,000+ hours, which isn't detectable without a surge tester. Insist on a motor insulation resistance test (>100MΩ at 500VDC) as a condition of purchase.

Last updated: May 2026. Pricing reflects current 2026 secondary market conditions. Request a quote for current availability.