Julia Hider Senior Editor

Julia Hider graduated from  in 2014 with a B.A. in journalism, and joined  as an assistant editor with  in 2017. She has served as an editor on several Gardner Business Media brands, including and . She is currently a senior editor for 91ÊÓÆµÍøÕ¾ÎÛ as covering robotics for all Gardner Business Media brands. 

Automation

AMRs Are Moving Into Manufacturing: 4 Considerations for Implementation

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

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TIMTOS 2025: Taiwan’s Machine Tool Industry Embraces Technology to Meet Global Demands

Digital technologies such as AI, AR/VR and digital twins, along with customized machine tools and turnkey production systems are helping the Taiwanese machine tool industry quickly respond to changes in the global economy.

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Automation

KUKA Automation Tech Day Highlights the Power of Integrated Automation Technologies

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

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Expanding Automation Among US Manufacturers

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.

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Automation

Three Features That Maximize Unattended Machining on Palletized Machines

Probing and laser systems, large tool magazines, and pallets with multiple parts enable users to run pallet systems for longer periods of time, increasing spindle uptime.

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Medical

The Four Phases of a Manufacturer’s Automation Evolution

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. 

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How I Made It: Craig Cegielski

Craig Cegielski tells us about the founding and successes of student-run manufacturing business Cardinal Manufacturing and offers advice for setting up a student-run manufacturing business in your own school district.   

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JIMTOF 2024 Report: EVs, AI and Autonomous Robots Abound

The 2024 Japan International Machine Tool Fair (JIMTOF) showed how the manufacturing industry is adapting to the needs of electric vehicle manufacturing and adopting new technology including AI and autonomous robots.  

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Automation

Smooth Operators: Vibration Compensation Improves Robot Performance

Ulendo is working to apply its vibration compensation algorithm to robots. This application is more complex than its initial market of FFF 3D printers, but could result in faster, cheaper robots.

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Toolholders

PowRgrip Responds to Three Tooling Trends

Rego-Fix’s PowRgrip tooling system has expanded over the past 20 years to incorporate a wider range of tool sizes, as well as automation.

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Automation

Tactile Sensor Could Give Robots Human Touch

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

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Toolholders

Rego-Fix’s Center for Machining Excellence Promotes Collaboration

The new space includes a showroom, office spaces and an auditorium that will enhance its work with its technical partners.

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