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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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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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Automate UK announces the appointment of New Chairman Peter Williamson
13/12/2024

Automate UK announces the appointment of New Chairman Peter Williamson

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How to avoid digital islands and maintain your choice of inspection equipment Members News
10/12/2024

How to avoid digital islands and maintain your choice of inspection equipment

As the year draws to a close, it's time to make decisions that will affect your efficiency in the coming year.

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UK Industrial Vision Association has new Chairman in its sights. Members News
10/12/2024

UK Industrial Vision Association has new Chairman in its sights.

The UK Industrial Vision Association (UKIVA) has appointed Simon Hickman as its new Chairman for 2025. Simon is Owner & Managing Director at Multipix Imaging and takes the reins from Allan Anderson, Managing Director at ClearView Imaging, ready for the new year.

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Vacuum Systems: A Guide to Turnkey Projects Members News
04/12/2024

Vacuum Systems: A Guide to Turnkey Projects

When it comes to implementing vacuum systems in industrial settings, the route you take can significantly impact the efficiency, cost, and success of your project.

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Simmatic Win Top Sales Award for 2024

VMECA’s 2024 Distributor Meeting took place in Frankfurt this year.

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28/11/2024

Introducing INOX Noir - A new range of chemically blacked Stainless Steel components and parts

WDS is proud to announce the launch of its new INOX Noir range of chemically blacked stainless steel products.

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28/11/2024

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Sycamore Process Engineering Secures Major Contract for 2.5 Million Litre Milk Intake System Upgrade in Strategic Partnership with Boccard.

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22/11/2024

Industry Insights from the Automate UK 2024 Tech Survey: Key Factors in Choosing Control Systems for UK Manufacturers

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