Automate UK

Mark Williams has been with Basler AG for 10 years and works within Sales & Business Development for UK and Ireland. He is an experienced business development manager working in the machine vision industry with UK and EMEA distribution channel. Mark is the newest member of the #UKIVA Committee bringing a wealth of experience in machine vision distribution, system integration, and dealing with technology partners. Outside of work, Mark enjoys all kinds of biking, currently gravel biking on the weekends and playing golf with his family when he has time.

Automate UK would like invite you to join us for a fantastic day of Clay Disk Shooting at Grimsthorpe Shooting Ground set in beautiful Lancashire . Grimsthorpe Shooting Ground has been a family run business for over 30 years. With its recent expansion this facility is becoming one of the most desired grounds to shoot at. Put the date in your diary - 15 May 2025 Book Now to secure your place - https://lnkd.in/d6DVZkVi

How UKIVA is Shaping the Next Generation of Industrial Vision Experts. Preparing for the Future: Addressing the skills gap in industrial vision is essential for the growth of UK manufacturing. With 75% of manufacturers citing skills shortages as their biggest barrier to growth, UKIVA is stepping up to inspire and educate the next generation of vision professionals. Read our latest article: Preparing for the Future: How UKIVA is Shaping the Next Generation of Industrial Vision Experts https://lnkd.in/dCDcCgX4 Discover UKIVA’s initiatives to address recruitment challenges, support technical education, and ensure the UK remains competitive in the global market. Contact us today or explore the AutomateUK website https://lnkd.in/e_FZmEMJ to find out how we can support your business and tackle the skills gap together. #UKManufacturing #IndustrialVision #SkillsGap #FutureOfWork #UKIVA #Innovation #TechnicalSkills #WorkforceDevelopment #AutomateUK

We have some great courses coming up in the new year to help you attract, develop and retain the very best talent. Please make sure to check them out, we cover Marketing, Personal Development, Sales & Technical. The courses have engaging content and the trainers provide invaluable knowledge. You can check out all our Training Courses here - https://lnkd.in/eZX6Smce

Thank you to all Subscribers, Viewers, Listeners and Guests of Insights4Mfg Podcast in Partnership with Automate UK. Special thanks to the team at Automate UK for our numerous collaborations this year🙏. You have all made 2024 a fantastic year for the show. Merry Christmas and best wishes for a successful and insightful 2025. Thanks again, Jeff #Insights4Mfg #Robotics #Automation #UKManufacturing

Dealing with difficult people and challenging situations in the workplace can be daunting and overwhelming. This workshop examines strategies on how to handle difficult people and challenging behaviour to a satisfactory conclusion, wherever possible. Dealing with Difficult People and Challenging Situations online course – 29 January 2025  09:30 – 12:30 (UK) Who is this training course for? ANYONE who would like to acquire the tools and techniques to use when dealing with difficult situations at work. Book now - https://lnkd.in/dzeWZRct #CareerDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth #AutomateUK #ExpertTraining #BARA #PPMA #UKIVA #DifficultPeople #PersonalDevelopment

Join BARA Chairman Oliver Selby as he reflects on Automate UK's journey over the past year, highlighting key milestones, transformative changes, and ambitious goals shaping the future of automation in the UK. Watch the full video https://lnkd.in/dK4j2F4e to hear more on how Automate UK is driving innovation and supporting the growth of automation technology across industries. #Automation #AutomateUK #Innovation #TechGrowth #UKManufacturing #Industry40 #AutomationTechnology #FutureOfWork #DigitalTransformation #BARA

We’re thrilled to welcome Ravenwood Packaging Ltd to Automate UK, formerly the PPMA Group of Associations. Automate UK is the leading trade association for automation suppliers and end users of technology across processing, packaging, robotics, and machine vision. Welcome aboard. Find out more about Ravenwood here: https://lnkd.in/eNGNcprh #AutomateUK #NewMember #Automation #ManufacturingInnovation #Processing #Packaging #Robotics #MachineVision #PPMA #BARA #UKIVA

Reliving the Festive Highlights of the Christmas Chairman’s Lunch Thank you to all our members, partners, and supporters for making this year’s Christmas Chairman’s Lunch a memorable celebration of collaboration, progress, and shared success. As we look ahead to 2025 and beyond, Automate UK remains firmly committed to advancing automation in UK manufacturing. While exhibitions remain a cornerstone of our efforts, we are also driving change through: Lobbying for apprenticeship reforms Collaborating with associations to tackle industry challenges Promoting our members’ expertise to think tanks, policymakers, and trade associations. Supporting automation adoption across diverse sectors Our ambitions are clear: fostering innovation, investing in skills, shaping policies for a national automation strategy, and ensuring the equitable benefits of automation for all. Let us continue building a future where UK manufacturing thrives. For more information on our goals and how we are shaping the future, visit www.automate-uk.com Here’s to an exciting year ahead. #AutomateUK #AutomationLeadership #UKManufacturing #Innovation #Collaboration #PPMA #BARA #UKIVA

A huge thank you to James Causebrook for his outstanding leadership and contributions as Chairman of Automate UK over the past two years – your impact has been transformative! 🙌 And a warm welcome to Peter Williamson CDir as our new Chairman – we’re excited to see your vision drive automation forward. 🚀 Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/dvwUaysB #AutomateUK #PPMA #BARA #UKIVA #Automation #Innovation #UKManufacturing #Leadership #AssociationChairman