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About BARA

BARA (British Automation and Robot Association) provides a voice for the Robot and Automation Industries when dealing with government, industry, financial and academic institutions.

The aim of the BARA is to promote the use of, and assist in the development of Industrial Robots and Automation in British industry. In 2009, BARA joined forces with Automate UK to become a special interest focus group and has gathered more influence, members and provides more support to the end-user community.

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Automation UK 2025

Automation UK 2025

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

 Vision UK 2025

Vision UK 2025

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

 PPMA Total Show 2025

PPMA Total Show 2025

Book today to exhibit at the UK’s largest processing & packaging machinery event at the NEC in September 2025.

 Automate UK Awards 2025

Automate UK Awards 2025

Choose from nine prestigious categories and register your interest today!

 BARA webinars

BARA webinars

View the latest upcoming or on-demand webinars.

 Introduction to industrial robots

Introduction to industrial robots

Discover Industrial Robot terminology and their uses.

 Automation explained

Automation explained

Read about automation and industrial robots.
Machinery Finder

Machinery Finder

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

Recruitment

Recruitment

Hire new employees or find your ideal role.

 Integrator certification

Integrator certification

Robot Integrator Certification Scheme for your company and its employees.

 BARA events

BARA events

Upcoming BARA Events you won’t want to miss.

 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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ROBOTICS AND AI VISION AT PPMA TOTAL SHOW
25/06/2025

ROBOTICS AND AI VISION AT PPMA TOTAL SHOW

Dedicated UK automation distributor RARUK Automation will be showcasing a range of solutions designed to optimise packaging efficiency at the PPMA Total Show, held on the 23rd – 25th September 2025 at the NEC in Birmingham.

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Cobalt Systems Launches NEXUS20 Liner less Print and Apply Labelling Systems Members News
23/06/2025

Cobalt Systems Launches NEXUS20 Liner less Print and Apply Labelling Systems

Cobalt Systems announce the launch of its latest innovation: The NEXUS20 Liner less Print and Apply range.

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Simmatic Support STEM Learning Members News
19/06/2025

Simmatic Support STEM Learning

Team Simmatic visited AIR Wakefield (Automated Industrial Robotics) last week – where our Engineers presented Simmatic’s Lunch & Learn Product Overview Roadshow.

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2D Coding webinar from Videojet Members News
19/06/2025

2D Coding webinar from Videojet

Join our expert-led webinar to dive into real-world use cases, technical guidance, and strategic planning.

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SMC UK return to PPMA Total show Members News
19/06/2025

SMC UK return to PPMA Total show

Following a successful debut appearance at Foodex Manufacturing Solutions earlier this year, SMC Corporation UK Ltd will return to the National Exhibition Centre in September for the PPMA Total Show 2025 from 23rd to 25th September at the NEC.

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Kinahan’s Irish Whiskey opts for Security and Traceability from barrel to bottle with Videojet. Members News
12/06/2025

Kinahan’s Irish Whiskey opts for Security and Traceability from barrel to bottle with Videojet.

At the Irish bottling company, it’s all about precision, quality, and keeping standards high. Traceability and security are all part of these standards and every bottle they produce benefits from a unique ‘laser etched’ date stamp.

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Videojet return to FoodEx 2025 (1) Members News
12/06/2025

Videojet return to FoodEx 2025 (1)

Videojet launch Invisible Fluorescent Ink for ‘Covert Coding’ in Recycling.

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Lunch & Learn at AIR Wakefield Members News
12/06/2025

Lunch & Learn at AIR Wakefield

Lunch & Learn at AIR Wakefield Team Simmatic presented a Lunch & Learn at AIR Wakefield (Automated Industrial Robotics) on Tuesday 10th June 2025.

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