Many OEMs offer used equipment at prices lower than new. This may be a viable way for companies to test automation in their facilities, or to increase capacity at a lower financial expenditure.
For many years, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have sold used items ranging from assembly equipment to robots. This route has provided an economic alternative for those customers wishing to purchase capital equipment. Typically, used equipment from OEMs can be 30 percent to 60 percent cheaper than new equipment.