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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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Machinery Finder

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

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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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Hands-on Workshops: Learn & Explore Additive Manufacturing for Free

Additive Manufacturing Winter Workshops 2025: Discover practical applications of 3D printing for the factory floor this November.

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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.

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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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

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

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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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