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Expert advice Guide to buying packaging machinery Packaging machinery pre-investment checklist Processing and packing machinery in 2023

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BARA

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Robot Integrator Standard Become a certified robot integrator Integrators' scheme FAQs Certification scheme costs Certified robot integrators

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Robots explained

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UKIVA

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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

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

Automation UK

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

Past Publications: Vision in Action

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

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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.

Latest news

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08/04/2026

Dust-free bagging: Powder dosing by bottom-up filling method.

Reducing dust generation during the bagging of powder products is one of the major challenges in many industrial processes.

PAYPER strengthens its leadership presenting its bottom-up filling system at Interpack 2026

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08/04/2026

PAYPER strengthens its leadership presenting its bottom-up filling system at Interpack 2026

PAYPER, a leading company in the bagging industry, will showcase its solution for bagging fine powdered products at its stand and will host a technical webinar before the fair to discuss its applications and operational advantages.

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08/04/2026

Ergonomic Lifting Upgrades

Investing in ergonomic lifting now means you’ll be better prepared for the demands of the year ahead,

Cutting Energy Costs and Extending Vacuum Pump Lifetime in Food Packaging

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16/03/2026

Cutting Energy Costs and Extending Vacuum Pump Lifetime in Food Packaging

When a family sets a premium cut of beef on the dinner table, or a restaurant serves a perfectly aged steak, few stop to think about how that meat stays fresh, safe, and full of flavour until it arrives at their plates.

WDS Launches New Range of Visually and Metal Detectable Components

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16/03/2026

WDS Launches New Range of Visually and Metal Detectable Components

WDS Components has announced the launch of a new range of visually detectable and metal detectable products.

Why drinks lines can't afford coding downtime

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11/03/2026

Why drinks lines can't afford coding downtime

Drinks production lines are being pushed harder than ever. Increasing product variants and tighter schedules mean that there is little tolerance for interruption.

End-of-Line Automation: Priorities for UK Food, Drink and FMCG Producers

Industry news

27/02/2026

End-of-Line Automation: Priorities for UK Food, Drink and FMCG Producers

The UK’s food, drink, and FMCG producers face a variety of financial and operational pressures. There’s a widespread lack of confidence, with many expecting conditions to deteriorate further as global market forces and government policies take effect.

How Machine Vision Is Transforming Quality Control in Packaging

Industry news

27/02/2026

How Machine Vision Is Transforming Quality Control in Packaging

From supply chain disruptions to labour shortages and the diversification of consumer demand, the UK’s manufacturers have faced a variety of challenges over recent years. Many have turned to automation and machine vision technologies in the aim of enhancing product quality, efficiency, and compliance.