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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.

 Industrial vision

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.

 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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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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Customisable Finger Gripper Blanks for Robotic and Automation Applications Members News
19/08/2025

Customisable Finger Gripper Blanks for Robotic and Automation Applications

WDS Components Ltd has introduced a new range of blank finger grippers designed to make custom automation and robotic tooling faster and more precise.

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Closing the Skills Gap: Automation Training Opportunities Through Automate UK Industry news
19/08/2025

Closing the Skills Gap: Automation Training Opportunities Through Automate UK

Published in 2023, the Manifesto for Automation drew attention to the lack of available talent across all sectors of manufacturing.

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Driving Manufacturing Innovation: How Automate UK Supports a Smarter Industrial Future Industry news
19/08/2025

Driving Manufacturing Innovation: How Automate UK Supports a Smarter Industrial Future

There’s no denying the evolution of the UK’s manufacturing sector, with all regions across England, Scotland, and Wales having exceeded pre-pandemic output levels in 2025.

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Smart Manufacturing Trends Shaping the Future of UK Industry Industry news
19/08/2025

Smart Manufacturing Trends Shaping the Future of UK Industry

From the continued disruption of supply chains to the shortage of suitably skilled workers, the UK manufacturing sector is facing a range of challenges in 2025.

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5 Key Packaging Trends You'll See First at the PPMA Show 2025 Industry news
19/08/2025

5 Key Packaging Trends You'll See First at the PPMA Show 2025

Bringing together a range of leading exhibitors, the PPMA Total Show promises to be the number one event for the presentation of packaging, processing, and automation technologies.

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How Exhibitors at PPMA 2025 Are Redefining Packaging Innovation Industry news
19/08/2025

How Exhibitors at PPMA 2025 Are Redefining Packaging Innovation

As the UK’s largest processing and packaging machinery exhibition, the PPMA Total Show promises BIG brands, BIG innovations, and BIG opportunities.

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