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About UKIVA

Part of the Automate UK group of trade associations, UKIVA (the UK Industrial Vision Association) promotes the use of your image processing technology throughout British manufacturing. Providing an industry voice and helping companies like yours to gain a competitive advantage through seminars, conferences and technical information is our speciality.

We have an affinity with BARA (the British Automation & Robot Association). This is based on the combined use of vision systems and robotics within the end-to-end production line process. Explore this page to discover how UKIVA can help your business thrive, including UKIVA events, training, recruitment, Technology Finder and more.

Vision UK 2025

Vision UK 2025

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

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Automation UK 2025

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

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Vision in Action

Dedicated magazine written on behalf of UKIVA members, for buyers and specifiers of industrial machine vision.

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How to contact UKIVA.

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Industrial vision

In this section, we provide a broad overview of vision, categorised by vision technology, vision techniques, applications and system integration.

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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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Exploring Process Efficiency with Busch Vacuum Solutions at PPMA Total Show 2025
11/09/2025

Exploring Process Efficiency with Busch Vacuum Solutions at PPMA Total Show 2025

Busch Vacuum Solutions will exhibit at the PPMA Total Show 2025, taking place from 23rd to 25th September at the NEC Birmingham.

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GRABBIT AND RUN GETS SET FOR GROWTH Members News
11/09/2025

GRABBIT AND RUN GETS SET FOR GROWTH

A fast-growing Cambridge company has its sights on becoming the largest supplier of dry ice in the east of England following a six-figure investment.

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Videojet Brings Cutting-edge Coding and Marking Solutions at PPMA Total Show® 2025 Members News
11/09/2025

Videojet Brings Cutting-edge Coding and Marking Solutions at PPMA Total Show® 2025

Videojet Technologies, a global leader in coding, marking, and printing solutions, is excited to announce participation at the PPMA Total Show® 2025, the UK’s largest free-to-attend processing and packaging machinery event.

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KEMTILE APPOINTS NEW ACCOUNT MANAGER Members News
01/09/2025

KEMTILE APPOINTS NEW ACCOUNT MANAGER

Kemtile, one of the UK’s leading specifiers and installers of industrial flooring, has recruited a new account manager to help support its growing customer base.

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HowToRobot launches new service that turns automation ideas into supplier quotes faster than ever Members News
01/09/2025

HowToRobot launches new service that turns automation ideas into supplier quotes faster than ever

New sourcing service levels the playing field for manufacturers of all sizes, saving months of legwork finding automation solutions and suppliers.

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VMECA VTC Vacuum Conveyors Members News
01/09/2025

VMECA VTC Vacuum Conveyors

What Are VMECA VTC Vacuum Conveyors? Industrial-grade systems designed to transport dry, free-flowing materials - such as powders, granules, food ingredients, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, plastics, and more – in a clean, safe, and efficient manner.

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Cut Costs, Boost Data: Why 2D Codes Matter More Than You Think. Members News
20/08/2025

Cut Costs, Boost Data: Why 2D Codes Matter More Than You Think.

Webinar: Preparing for Ambition 2027 To help businesses prepare for this milestone change, REA UK and GS1 are hosting a free live webinar dedicated to the transition to 2D codes.

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James Mae Group are proud to be launching AutoCrate 1530 Members News
19/08/2025

James Mae Group are proud to be launching AutoCrate 1530

An automated solution designed and engineered by James Mae Group to open foldable crates.

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