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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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Automation UK 2025

Automation UK 2025

See working demonstrations of the latest automation and robotics technology, and improve your investment decisions before you buy.

 Vision UK 2025

Vision UK 2025

A comprehensive programme of technical seminars and innovations from world-leading industrial vision companies.

 PPMA Total Show 2025

PPMA Total Show 2025

Book today to exhibit at the UK’s largest processing & packaging machinery event at the NEC in September 2025.

 Automate UK Awards 2025

Automate UK Awards 2025

Choose from nine prestigious categories and register your interest today!

 BARA webinars

BARA webinars

View the latest upcoming or on-demand webinars.

 Introduction to industrial robots

Introduction to industrial robots

Discover Industrial Robot terminology and their uses.

 Automation explained

Automation explained

Read about automation and industrial robots.
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Machinery Finder

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Recruitment

Hire new employees or find your ideal role.

 Integrator certification

Integrator certification

Robot Integrator Certification Scheme for your company and its employees.

 BARA events

BARA events

Upcoming BARA Events you won’t want to miss.

 Training courses

Training courses

Access a wide range of technical & practical engineering training courses, as well as personal development, leadership, sales and marketing courses. All are available at subsidised prices.

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We’re pleased to announce some important leadership changes at Automate UK as we continue to strengthen our strategic direction and representation across the processing and packaging, automation, robotics and vision sectors.

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The Story of BST

As 2025 marks BST’s 40th anniversary, it feels like a good time to look back on where we came from and appreciate the progress we have made.

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Cobalt Systems Expands Automation Portfolio with Smart End-of-Line Packaging Solutions

Cobalt Systems, the UK specialist in automated print and apply labelling, barcode solutions, vision systems and smart peripheral management has announced the launch of a new range of end-of-line packaging automation solutions

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