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Automate UK The leading trade association for automation suppliers and end users of technology across processing, packaging, robotics and machine vision.

Welcome to Automate UK, the new home of PPMA Group. Simply follow us here and you’ll find everything you need in one place. From upcoming events, products and services to expert insights and the latest industry news. We’re thrilled to have you with us on our exciting journey.

With just a few weeks left before the big night, only a few spaces remain for the Automate UK Awards 2026. Taking place ...
04/09/2026

With just a few weeks left before the big night, only a few spaces remain for the Automate UK Awards 2026.

Taking place at the Vox in Birmingham on Wednesday 23 September, it’s sure to be another winning night as we recognise the sharpest minds and brightest talent in the industry.

Evening entertainment includes a three-course gala dinner,stand-up comedy from Frank Skinner and dancefloor fillers from our special music guest Heather Small.

Reserve your table today at https://www.ppmashow.co.uk/automate-uk-awards-2026

03/09/2026

Not many people go from the factory floor to sitting in the room with global CEOs, but that's the route Tim Jackson's taken.

Now Transformation Director at Pukka, Tim's spent his career across some of the UK's biggest manufacturers, and on the latest Manufacturing Uncensored he talks candidly about how he got there.

The conversation covers how Pukka is modernising its processes without losing what makes it Pukka, what leading a team actually demands, and the lessons Tim's taken from working alongside some of the industry's biggest names.

He's also clear that none of it came down to luck.

📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLm6PxceIRA
🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4UMtjK901pXcalgJXmVDTI

What does the next few years actually look like for UK robotics and automation? That's the focus of the Automate UK Robo...
01/09/2026

What does the next few years actually look like for UK robotics and automation?

That's the focus of the Automate UK Robotics Conference on Thursday 5 November, held at FANUC UK's headquarters in Ansty Park, Coventry. Expect expert presentations from leading manufacturers, a tour of FANUC's facility, and honest discussion on the regulatory landscape, industry trends and what's coming next.

Register now: https://buytickets.at/automateuk/2312022

Discover how AI can help minimise manufacturing downtimeFrom detecting early signs of equipment failure to predicting ma...
01/09/2026

Discover how AI can help minimise manufacturing downtime

From detecting early signs of equipment failure to predicting maintenance requirements, AI is creating new opportunities for manufacturers to improve reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.

At the PPMA Show® 2026, visitors can explore the latest AI monitoring and analytics technologies, see new systems demonstrated live and gain expert insights into their real-world manufacturing applications.

Find out how AI-powered maintenance could support more reliable and efficient production. Read the full blog here – https://www.automate-uk.com/news-publications/reducing-downtime-with-ai-powered-maintenance-in-the-uk/

Ask an SME manufacturer why they haven't automated, and engineering ability is rarely the honest answer. At Automate Fur...
26/08/2026

Ask an SME manufacturer why they haven't automated, and engineering ability is rarely the honest answer.

At Automate Further, our CTO Laurie Barnes set out what actually is: not knowing where to start, a funding maze of grants, tax credits and new finance models for humanoid and service robots, and ROI calculations that oversimplify the real picture.

He also covered what Automate UK is doing about it, from government lobbying and robotics standards work to new training with Cranfield University, apprenticeship bursaries and audited integrator standards.

Worth the watch if you're weighing up automation, or work with businesses who are.

Full talk👉️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v90uIHpJ_v4

The shortlist is in for the Automate UK Awards 2026, with the winners set to be announced on Wednesday 23 September at t...
24/08/2026

The shortlist is in for the Automate UK Awards 2026, with the winners set to be announced on Wednesday 23 September at the Vox, Birmingham. Book your seats today and discover first hand who's delivered the biggest technological advancements and most outstanding projects in the past year.

View the full shortlist at - https://www.ppmashow.co.uk/awards/2026-shortlist

Ever wondered how a piece of Wedgwood is actually made?We're taking members behind the scenes at World of Wedgwood on 12...
24/08/2026

Ever wondered how a piece of Wedgwood is actually made?

We're taking members behind the scenes at World of Wedgwood on 12 November, watching the casting, firing, glazing, hand-painting and gilding that goes into one of Stoke-on-Trent's most famous names.

A guide will walk you through the whole process, followed by cream tea in the Wedgwood Tea Room to finish.

It's free for members, but places are capped at two per company and they'll go quickly.

📍 World of Wedgwood, Barlaston, Stoke on Trent
📅 12 November, 11:00–14:00

Book your place: https://www.automate-uk.com/what-we-do/events-exhibitions/wedgwood-factory-tour-2026/

21/08/2026

Steve Lindsey spends most of his working life around sales conversations, the good ones and the painful ones.

As Event Director of the National Sales Conference and the Manufacturing Revenue Growth Summit, he's spent years watching what separates the two.

He joined the latest Manufacturing Uncensored to talk about it, with Samantha Smith staying on to give him a hard time too 😁

It's less about tactics and more about what selling in manufacturing actually looks like: the AI question everyone's asking, the industry's odd relationship with sales, and why listening still beats pitching.

🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_-JjJpWnc0&list=PLxhxZL6NPX6R8rjKaXgJTdt3apwMZNnwH&index=1

🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xHHzJltQJrWs7Iydb4Esu

Brought to you by The PPMA Show 2026. Registration for the show is free, sign up here: https://lnkd.in/ehfZRUNt

21/08/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome our latest members to Automate UK.

Automate UK is the leading trade association for automation suppliers and end users of technology across processing, packaging, robotics and machine vision, bringing together innovators from across the industry.

Join us in welcoming:

• AIRA
• Laporte
• LS-TECH
• Velec Group
• Pretoria Energy
• 3P innovation
• Polaris Automazioni
• Towercraft

With the PPMA Show 2026 approaching, manufacturers have the opportunity to explore the latest innovations in processing ...
18/08/2026

With the PPMA Show 2026 approaching, manufacturers have the opportunity to explore the latest innovations in processing and packaging technology.

From automation and robotics to machine vision and smart manufacturing systems, these technologies are helping businesses improve productivity and efficiency.

Plan your visit to the PPMA Show 2026, 22 - 24 September. Register today, get your free pass at https://www.ppmashow.co.uk/

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