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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

BARA Integrator certification Integrator certification

Integrator certification Become a certified robot integrator Self assessment Integrators' scheme FAQs Certification scheme costs Certified robot integrators

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Automation explained Is automation right for you? Identifying opportunities for automation Flexible feeders

Robots explained

Robot types SCARA robots Collaborative robots

Autonomous mobile robots & Guides vehicles’ Advanced robotics

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Discover a range of events, around the world.

Whether you’re exhibiting or attending, events are the perfect way to network, raise awareness and sell more.

As an organisation, we host and support a series of events throughout the year. From our world-class PPMA show held annually in September since 1988 and the PPMA Total Show that replaces it every third year to international events in growing markets such as Propack Philippines. Learn more, book and stay informed by clicking on the links below.

Latest events

interpack 2026

07/05/2026 - 13/05/2026Messe Düsseldorf, Germany

Taking place every three years, interpack is one of the largest trade fairs for processing and packaging. No other trade fair in the world represents the entire supply chain in the same way as interpack Düsseldorf.

Hannover Messe 2026

20/04/2026 - 24/04/2026Hannover, Germany

Join the UK pavilion at Hannover Messe 2026. A 5-day international trade exhibition, held annually in this Central European location

JCB Factory Tour

11/11/2025JCB Factory, Station Road, Rocester, Uttoxeter, ST14 5HY

Automate UK are hosting an exciting members networking event. The day will consist of an Educational Talk, the Story of JCB Tour and the JCB Factory Tour.

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