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Automate UK, formerly the PPMA Group of Associations, is the leading trade association for automation suppliers and end users of technology across processing, packaging, robotics and machine vision. We’re committed to supporting your growth and ensuring automation is at the heart of manufacturing.
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With over 550 member companies, we are the go to partner to help our members and their clients thrive and increase productivity in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
With over 550 member companies, our principal objective is to help members sell more.
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Read MoreRARUK Automation, known for supplying the Universal Robots range of collaborative robot arms and other innovative automation solutions, has announced new partnerships with SICK and Inbolt.
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Read MoreAt IFFA 2025, Ishida will be addressing key industry challenges through its latest innovations, including the launch of its QX-800, compact, high-capacity tray sealer, as it aims to help protein manufacturers reduce waste and boost efficiencies.
Read MoreSentinel 5.0. Sentinel 5.0, which is the successor to Ishida’s popular Sentinel software, combines machine performance monitoring with comprehensive data capture to give food manufacturers a smarter, consolidated and in-depth analysis of their entire food production lines.
Read MoreNon-destructive testing allows you to detect flaws, measure thickness, and assess the condition of materials without making contact or destroying samples.
Read MoreWDS is proud to introduce Colore, a premium finish, high quality powder coated solution for aluminium and cast-iron products.
Read MoreIshida has launched its latest innovation in X-ray technology, the IX-PD-Poultry (IX-PD-45A2-P), which will help manufacturers take high-speed bone detection to a new level of accuracy.
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