# Loop Technology orders seven FANUC robots for aerospace automation

Loop Technology signed a deal with FANUC UK for seven FANUC M-2000 i A robots, including four of the largest industrial robot ever ordered in the UK. Three units will go to the University of Sheffield AMRC's new innovation facility as part of Project Compass, and another unit plus a 900L model will form a composite preforming cell for a North American aerospace client.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2024-06-21
- Where: South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
- Status: announced
- Products: FANUC M-2000 i A/1700L robot, FANUC M-2000 i A 1200L robot, FANUC M-2000 i A 900L robot
- 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

- [pecm.co.uk](https://pecm.co.uk/fanuc-loop-technology-sign-aerospace-deal-for-largest-robots-ever-ordered-in-uk/), 2024-06-21: "Aerospace automation specialist Loop Technology has signed a deal with FANUC UK for seven new robots – including four units of the largest industrial robot ever to be ordered in the UK, the FANUC M-2000 i A/1700L."

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