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Chinas Manufacturing Activity Expands Unexpectedly in November ’19

According to Vision Markets’ analyses, China’s industrial manufacturing sector accounted for around 30% of the global turnover with Machine Vision components in 2018. This year’s decline in China’s production output hit many Machine Vision players severely.

Yet, a privately polled PMI by Caixing and Markit indicated an unexpected expansion of Chinese manufacturing activities in November 2019 with a reading at 51.8. PMI values above 50 indicate an expansion, below 50 indicate a contraction.

Chinas official Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) also showed China’s manufacturing activity expands more than expected. Its reading of 50.2 is the highest in 8 months and indicates a positive trend regarding new orders, production volume, and employment.

China Manufacturing PMI is calculated by state statistics bodies based on a monthly survey of purchasing managers from 3000 Chinese manufacturing companies.

The questionnaire includes 13 questions about business condition aspects in the past month like:

  • production volume
  • the number of new orders
  • supplier deliveries
  • expectations for production
  • and business activity for the next 6 months.



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UKIVA UK Industrial Vision Association

Established in 1992, UKIVA promotes the use of image processing technology throughout the UK industry; providing an industry voice and helping companies to gain a competitive advantage through seminars, conferences, and technical information.

DescriptionValue
Websitehttps://www.ppma.co.uk/ukiva.html
Regional ScopeUnited Kingdom
Industry ScopeVision
Number of Members33
Member BenefitsNetworking and collaboration between members
Education
Affiliated Associations BARA (British Automation & Robot Association)
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EMVA Business conference

The EMVA Conference unites business leaders and technical experts within the machine vision industry from Europe and around the world to present and discuss the trends and challenges of our business. It provides a unique platform in Europe for networking, establishing contacts and exchanging ideas. The EMVA Business Conference sets the course for developing and strengthening our industry in Europe.

next issue25 – 27 June 2020
Frequencyannual
LocationSofia, Bulgaria
IndustryMachine Vision
Websitehttps://bc-2020.emva.b2match.io/
Number of visitors
AudienceEurope
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Vision

Vision Machine trade fair Stuttgart 2020 November Germany

At VISION 2020, you’ll learn all about the innovative possibilities presented by current and upcoming machine-vision technologies. More than 460 world-leading exhibitors will be on hand to unveil the latest systems and components. In no time, you’ll have an overview of key technologies related to Industry 4.0 and automated processes. This top international trade fair will also offer plenty of inspiration in examples of real-world scenarios. Discuss your activities and requirements with the experts and gather ideas for innovative applications.

Next issueNovember 10 – 12, 2020
Frequencybi-annual
LocationStuttgart, Germany
IndustryMachine Vision
Websitehttps://www.messe-stuttgart.de/vision/
Number of exhibitors472
Number of visitors11,000
Audienceglobal
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Pack Expo

Packaging expo international automation trade fair Chicago IL USA Nov 2020 Machine Vision Consulting
  • Explore packaging technologies, equipment, and materials from 2,500 exhibitors serving virtually every vertical industry.
  • Stay on top of the rapid changes in technology and consumer trends.
  • Visualize the best solution for your challenges as you watch machinery up and running at a full scale.
  • Learn about industry breakthroughs in sustainability, digital printing, and food safety and discuss important topics such as leadership and career paths in free educational sessions in venues on the show floor.
DescriptionValue
Date November 8 – 11, 2020
LocationChicago, IL USA
IndustryPackaging; Automation
Websitehttps://www.packexpointernational.com/
Number of exhibitors2,500
Number of visitors45,000
AudienceAmerica
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JIIA Japan Industrial Imaging Association

Japan Industrial Imaging Association (JIIA) is a Japan-based organization fostering technological innovation of industrial imaging, promoting a global community for organizations related to industrial imaging, thereby contributing to the development of industrial imaging worldwide.

DescriptionValue
Websitehttp://jiia.org/en/
Regional ScopeJapan
Industry ScopeMachine Vision
Number of Members108
Member BenefitsDevelopment of standards
Education
Market analysis
Conferences and events
Networking
Affiliated Associations
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CMVU China Machine Vision Industry Alliance

The Machine Vision Industry Alliance is an association of has 230 members related to imaging technology and end-users of various industries using machine vision products. It is focused on the development and application of machine vision technology and is guided by scientific and technological innovation. The CMVU cooperates ith relevant functional departments of domestic governments.

DescriptionValue
Website http://www.china-vision.org/
Regional ScopeChina
Industry ScopeMachine Vision and end-users
Number of Members230
Member BenefitsIndustry information
Development of standards
Market analysis
Education
Networking and collaboration between members
Conferences and events
Cooperation with government
Affiliated Associations
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A3 Vision & Imaging

A3 Vision & Imaging

For nearly five decades, the Robotic Industries Association (RIA), AIA-Advancing Vision + Imaging (AIA), and the Motion Control and Motors Association (MCMA), along with A3 Mexico, have played a key role in helping automation technologies become among the most critical tools of the 21st Century.

As these technologies have converged, our association has had a convergence of its own. We are now the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), one trade group for the entire automation ecosystem.

DescriptionValue
Websitewww.automate.org/vision
Regional Scope North America
Industry Scope Robotics, Machine Vision, Motion Control
Number of Members 1,100
Member BenefitsNetworking and collaboration between members
Development of standards
Market analysis
Education
Marketing support
Affiliated AssociationsA3 Association for Advancing Automation

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EMVA European Machine Vision Association

The European Machine Vision Association EMVA is a non-for-profit and non-commercial association representing the Machine Vision industry in Europe. The association has been founded in 2003 in Barcelona by industry representatives from all over Europe as a network to promote the development and use of machine vision technology.

The EMVA is open for all types of organizations having a stake in machine vision, computer vision, embedded vision, or imaging technologies: manufacturers, system and machine builders, integrators, distributors, consultancies, research organizations, and academia. All members – being 100% owners of the association – benefit from the networking opportunities, cooperation offerings, reduced event fees and numerous further activities of the EMVA.

Vision Markets is a member of the EMVA since 2019 and has a seat on the Board of Directors since 2021.

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BMVA The British Machine Vision Association

The BMVA provides a national forum for individuals and organisations involved in machine vision, image processing, and pattern recognition in the United Kingdom. Its principal aims are to:

  • promote knowledge of machine vision and pattern recognition
  • encourage practical applications of the technology
  • facilitate the rapid transfer of research results to industry
  • represent the UK machine vision community, nationally and internationally
DescriptionValue
Website britishmachinevisionassociation.github.io
Regional Scope United Kingdom
Industry Scope Medicine and Medical Imaging, Robotics, Entertainment, Quality Control, Security and Surveillance, Environmental and Remote Monitoring
Member benefitsInformation: a regular mailshot with BMVA and IAPR newsletters.
Technical meetings: full- and half-day thematic meetings addressing topics of current interest in research and applications.
Annual conference: the British Machine Vision Conference (BMVC) attracts participants from the UK, Europe, USA, and Japan.
International conferences: the Association is keen to bring to the UK major international conferences in Machine Vision and Pattern Recognition.
Technical visits and chapter meetings: the programme of conferences and symposia is augmented by organised visits to companies and institutions involved in Machine Vision and Pattern Recognition R&D.
Special interest groups: the Association supports special interest groups for people who have a detailed involvement with particular techniques or applications.
Membership benefits: including discounted rates for journals, reduced attendance fees for associated organisations’ meetings, student bursaries for BMVC, and eligibility for overseas travel bursaries
Affiliated Associations International Association of Pattern Recognition