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Developing and promoting the use of industrial robots and automation.

About BARA

BARA (British Automation and Robot Association) provides a voice for the Robot and Automation Industries when dealing with government, industry, financial and academic institutions.

The aim of the BARA is to promote the use of, and assist in the development of Industrial Robots and Automation in British industry. In 2009, BARA joined forces with Automate UK to become a special interest focus group and has gathered more influence, members and provides more support to the end-user community.

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All-Fill Series 1 Micro Filler: Precision Powder Filling for the Pharmaceutical Industry
22/10/2025

All-Fill Series 1 Micro Filler: Precision Powder Filling for the Pharmaceutical Industry

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, accuracy, repeatability, and compliance are everything.

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A smarter approach to labelling. Reducing costs and waste by moving on-demand label printing. Members News
21/10/2025

A smarter approach to labelling. Reducing costs and waste by moving on-demand label printing.

In today’s fast-paced and resource-conscious business environment, organisations are increasingly turning to solutions that offer both operational efficiency and environmental benefits.

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RARUK AUTOMATION ANNOUNCESNEW PARTNERSHIP: INTRODUCING GRIP TOOL CHANGERS Members News
21/10/2025

RARUK AUTOMATION ANNOUNCESNEW PARTNERSHIP: INTRODUCING GRIP TOOL CHANGERS

RARUK Automation, a leading UK automation distributor, has announced an exclusive partnership with GRIP.

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RARUK AUTOMATION TO OFFER COLLABORATIVE 7TH AXIS FROM THOMSON Members News
21/10/2025

RARUK AUTOMATION TO OFFER COLLABORATIVE 7TH AXIS FROM THOMSON

Leading automation distributor, RARUK Automation, has announced a new partnership with Thomson®, a Regal Rexnord Brand.

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EMS BOOSTS OUT-OF-HOURS PRODUCTIVITY WITH MACHINE TENDING COBOT Members News
21/10/2025

EMS BOOSTS OUT-OF-HOURS PRODUCTIVITY WITH MACHINE TENDING COBOT

Based in Dorset, Electromechanical Systems (EMS) is a supplier of small DC motors and linear actuators.

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Gough Engineering launch new website Members News
21/10/2025

Gough Engineering launch new website

Gough Engineering has recently released their brand new website with a new layout and structure to help users to find equipment solution examples from our extensive tailor made and complimentary equipment.

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Modular M30 Spotlight Range Members News
21/10/2025

Modular M30 Spotlight Range

TPL Vision, a leader in innovative machine vision lighting solutions, is proud to introduce two new additions to its Modular Spotlight Range: the BL-Spot and IL-Spot.

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The Future of Welding: Live Cobot Demo at The Expanded Metal Company Members News
17/10/2025

The Future of Welding: Live Cobot Demo at The Expanded Metal Company

Join Olympus Technologies & Universal Robots for a hands-on Cobot Welding Showcase hosted at The Expanded Metal Company in Hartlepool.

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