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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.

 Vision in Action

Vision in Action

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

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Contact UKIVA

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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Recruitment

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Machinery Finder

Search from 100’s of processing equipment, packaging machinery and ancillary providers using our quick finder tool.

UKIVA membership benefits

UKIVA membership benefits

Discover the many benefits of becoming a UKIVA member.

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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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New role For Peter Williamson as Automate UK continues its advocacy with government.
09/10/2025

New role For Peter Williamson as Automate UK continues its advocacy with government.

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 Members News
08/10/2025

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 Members News
08/10/2025

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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Process Control Company Named Small Business of the Year Members News
02/10/2025

Process Control Company Named Small Business of the Year

Promtek receives recognition for growth, innovation, and commitment to excellence.

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Simmatic’s Apprentice shines bright at the Automate UK Awards 2025. Members News
01/10/2025

Simmatic’s Apprentice shines bright at the Automate UK Awards 2025.

Ryan Griffiths, apprentice automation engineer, was selected as one of the final eight nominees for Apprentice of the Year.

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A Guide to Industrial Packaging Solutions Industry news
19/09/2025

A Guide to Industrial Packaging Solutions

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