UKIVA Committee

Owner and MD of Multipix Imaging, engineering degree qualified with over 25 years’ experience at a high level in the Machine/Computer Vision industry. As a vision specialist, he has a wealth of knowledge in all areas of industrial vision. Always at the cutting edge of camera technology throughout it’s evolution. He is still full of enthusiasm and passion for helping and supporting our industry and still thrives on technical engagement. Simon is keen to raise the profile of the Machine Vision industry through full engagement with Automate UK. Spreading our innovation to the world for the benefit of everybody.

Elected to the Board of Directors in 2019. Allan is the Managing Director at ClearView Imaging, which provides bespoke vision systems and component parts. Allan is also the Chairman of UKIVA.

After a career in the armed forces and subsequently as a systems engineer in the Oil and Gas industry, Paul founded Scorpion Vision Ltd (SVL) in 2006, focusing on two key areas: imaging technology components and machine vision factory automation systems. • Imaging Technology Components: SVL maintains long-term partnerships with industrial camera manufacturers, serving as a distributor and providing technical support and logistics within their supply chains. • Machine Vision Factory Automation Systems: SVL has nearly two decades of experience building award-winning factory automation systems with machine vision technology at their core. Paul's vision and leadership have been instrumental to SVL's success. His extensive knowledge of imaging technology and his strong network within the factory automation sector have positioned SVL as a leader in the industry.

Initially qualified with HNC’s in Electronics and Business Studies, Paul Cunningham has worked in the Automatic Identification industry for over 30 years. Initially working in Sales and Business Development roles for some of the industry’s leading Manufacturers, Paul then set up Acrovision in 2015. Acrovision has evolved into one of the UK’s leading Systems Integrators of Machine Vision, Industrial Barcode and RFID reading solutions.

Mark Williams has been with Basler for 9 years and works within Sales & Business Development for UK and Ireland. He is an experienced business development manager with a demonstrated history of working in the machine vision industry with UK and EMEA distribution channel and direct sales experience. With a focus on leading edge innovation projects, including embedded vision and SWIR, he works closely with the UK and Irish markets to assist machine vision customers.