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Introduction to BARA/AFR

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  • Monday, 20 May 2013
  • 00:20 - 00:20
  • Duration: 19 mins
  • Publication date: 20 May 2013
  • Location: IETTV_Room, IETTV_Venue, London, United Kingdom
  • Part of event Robotics: from Innovation to Service

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This presentation gives an introduction to the British Automation and Robotics Association (BARA), the Academic Forum for Robotics (AFR), and the state of play and opportunities for the robotics industry both in the UK and worldwide.

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    Chris Buxton

    Processing and Packaging Machinery Association (PPMA Ltd.), CEO

    CEO of the Processing and Packaging Machinery Association (PPMA) and the British Automation and Robotics Association (BARA), organisations that represents and lobby for all the UK's major players in the automation and robotics industries. BARA sponsors the Academic Forum for Robotics (AFR), uniquely tasked with bringing together academic researchers in robotics and industrialists. Prior to taking the helm at PPMA, Chris held senior posts in British industry and has advised the UK Cabinet Office.
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