Universal Robots (UR) says that October will be its SME Automation month.

The whole month will be dedicated to helping SMEs take advantage of collaborative robots (cobots) to get their businesses back on track. New resources, leasing options and expert consultations will be made available to help users rebound from the challenges of COVID-19.

SMEs will also be able to join an expert webinar on Wednesday 7 October at 11:00 (BST), which is designed specifically to tackle the pain points faced by smaller businesses when adopting automation.

For further information https://is.gd/motebo

The new Ceratizit online shop offers numerous practical features that both simplify and speed up the ordering of cutting tools.

Whether from a PC or on the go, customers can efficiently find the exact tool they are looking for from a range of over 65,000 products under the Ceratizit, WNT, Komet and Klenk brands.

Customers now have access to one of the largest ranges of tools in the machining industry, with Team Cutting Tools from Ceratizit also developing numerous new functions and features to simplify the ordering process. These include practical features such as the improved product search with intuitive filter function. Users can thus find the required products quicker and more reliably than before, saving a huge amount of time when ordering.

For further information https://is.gd/idipov

Continental AG’s Additive Design and Manufacturing (ADaM) Competence Centre is now home to an industrial-grade FDM-based Stratasys Fortus 450mc 3D printer.

The Fortus 450mc manufactures final production parts, prototypes and – most notably – jigs and fixtures for the company’s own production line machinery.

Stefan Kammann, head of samples and mechanical solutions, Continental Engineering Services, says: “The Fortus 450mc is a great addition to our portfolio, as it enables the team to access highly specialised materials that allow us to meet the requirements of demanding production applications on the factory floor. In fact, it’s the only 3D printer we have that is capable of creating ESD-compliant production parts in very little time.”

For further information www.stratasys.com

Test and measurement specialist HBK is counting down to its virtual ‘Product Physics Conference’, taking place on 13-15 October.

The HBK Product Physics Conference will bring together international users and partners to learn more about how leaders of the global test and measurement community overcome their challenges. A wide range of topics will be covered, including data insight, strain measurement, and sound and vibration analysis. Attendees at this free, user-centric online event can also join interactive discussion panels, dedicated networking areas and presentations.

For further information https://is.gd/ogoroq

By releasing a new edition of its Precision Machine Components catalogue, NSK is providing existing and potential customers with an up-to-date overview of its linear guide, ball screw and monocarrier portfolio.

At more than 700 pages in length, the publication also acts as a manufacturer-neutral guide to selecting and calculating the service life of linear components for machine or equipment-building applications. A printed version can be ordered from NSK, or an online download is available from the web link below.

For further information https://is.gd/utoxun