# Loop Technology orders seven FANUC M-2000iA robots for aerospace projects

Loop Technology signed a deal with FANUC UK for seven M-2000iA robots, including four of the largest industrial robot ever ordered in the UK (1700L model). Three will go to the University of Sheffield AMRC for Project Compass, and others to a North American aerospace client.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2024-04-18
- Where: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK, United Kingdom
- Status: announced
- Products: FANUC M-2000iA/1700L robots, composite preforming cell
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md), [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Boeing](https://endata.com/companies/685.md) (partner)
- [University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre](https://endata.com/companies/15322.md) (partner)
- [Spirit AeroSystems](https://endata.com/companies/16652.md) (partner)
- [FANUC UK](https://endata.com/companies/17206.md) (supplier)
- [Loop Technology](https://endata.com/companies/71436.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [machinery.co.uk](https://www.machinery.co.uk/content/news/fanuc-loop-technology-sign-aerospace-deal-for-largest-robots-ever), 2024-04-18: "Renowned as the strongest long-reach robot in the world, three FANUC M-2000iA/1700L six-axis units will be delivered to the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) for its new innovation facility in South Yorkshire."

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