Julia Hider Robots and Autonomy Correspondent

Julia Hider graduated from Ohio State University in 2014 with a B.A. in journalism, and joined Gardner Business Media as an assistant editor with Modern Machine Shop in 2017. She has served as an editor on several Gardner Business Media brands, including Production Machining and Additive Manufacturing Media. She is currently a senior editor for Modern Machine Shop as covering robotics for all Gardner Business Media brands. 

AMRs Are Moving Into Manufacturing: 4 Considerations for Implementation

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

AMRs can provide a flexible, easy-to-use automation platform so long as manufacturers choose a suitable task and prepare their facilities.

KUKA Automation Tech Day Highlights the Power of Integrated Automation Technologies

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

A demonstration of an automated machining cell showed the power of combining vision systems, robots and AMRs.

Expanding Automation Among US Manufacturers

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

AI and vision systems are among the technologies that will make automation more accessible to the small- and medium-sized manufacturers in the U.S.

The Four Phases of a Manufacturer’s Automation Evolution

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

With more and more automation options available for manufacturers, how do shops figure out what works best? Medical manufacturer rms Company has acquired robot arms, AGVs, pallet changers and software, and while it has found success with all, it has learned how some solutions meet its particular needs better than others. 

Vibration Compensation Could Increase Use of Robots for 3D Printing

Julia Hider | Additive Manufacturing

Ulendo is working to apply its vibration compensation algorithm for FFF 3D printers to robots, which could expand the use of robots for 3D printing.

Tactile Sensor Could Give Robots Human Touch

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

Gelsight’s tactile sensing technology could give robots more flexibility in the tasks and environments they can handle.

The Symbiotic Relationship Between Robots and 3D Printing

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

In this episode of the AM Radio podcast, Robots & Autonomy Editor Julia Hider joins Additive Manufacturing’s Executive Editor Stephanie Hendrixson and Editor-in-Chief Peter Zelinski to discuss how robots and 3D printing enable each other.

Test Bed Builds Up Robotics Research at Carnegie Mellon University

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

At Carnegie Mellon University’s Manufacturing Futures Institute, researchers use a robotic test bed where AMRs deliver Lego bricks to robot arms for assembly to study AI, multirobot collaboration, assembly, safety and more.

Data Fuels Robotics Research

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At Mill 19, the site of the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute and Carnegie Mellon University’s Manufacturing Futures Institute, robotics data provides the foundation for AI and digital twins.

Four Automation Technology Trends

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Robotic technology is advancing, enabling manufacturers to automate more tasks than ever before.

Automation Can Have a Big Impact for Small Manufacturers

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

As automation shifts from optional to essential for small manufacturers, technology and industry events are shifting to meet these needs.

The Human Impact of Machining Technology

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

SSP’s commitment to adopting the latest machining technology benefits not only the business, but its employees as well. 

Boston Dynamics Stretches Into Autonomous Warehouse Robotics

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

The robotics company’s second commercial product is designed to take on physically challenging warehouse tasks.

Automate 2024 Recap: Software Accelerates Robotics

Julia Hider | Production Machining

One of the biggest themes at Automate 2024 was the use of software to make robots easier to use and more efficient.

Boston Dynamics Stretches Into Autonomous Warehouse Robotics

Julia Hider | Plastics Technology

The robotics company’s second commercial product is designed to take on physically challenging warehouse tasks.

DMG MORI Event Showcases “Machining Transformation”

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

DMG MORI’s Chicago Innovation Days event featured technologies designed to address the difficulties manufacturers face today.

Seeing Is Believing: 3D Vision System Enables Bin-Picking Robot

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

With the help of a 3D vision system and robotic arms from FANUC, MetalQuest was able to automate a physically challenging bin-picking task.

The Softer Side of Robots: Increasing Automation’s Adaptability

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

Robotic applications are expanding thanks to rubber and silicone-based systems that can handle fragile materials or parts in varying sizes and shapes.

Protecting Your Automation Investments

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

Shops need to look at their people, processes and technology to get the most of out their automation systems.

Hermle Event Encourages, Educates on Five-Axis Machining

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

Hermle’s first Five-Axis Summit was designed to show beginners the benefits of five-axis machining and demonstrated how more advanced users can take their capabilities to the next level with automation.