Julia Hider Senior Editor

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.

Automation 9 Aug 2024

Automate 2024 Recap: Software Accelerates Robotics

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

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Automation 2 Oct 2023

Using the Toolchanger to Automate Production

Taking advantage of a feature that’s already on the machine tool, Lang’s Haubex system uses the toolchanger to move and store parts, making it an easy-to-use and cost-effective automation solution.

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Medical 28 Feb 2022

Medical Screw Solution Includes More than Cutting Tools

With companies producing so many medical screws, every second saved counts. A turnkey program can help manufacturers machine these parts as efficiently as possible.

Cutting Tools 6 May 2020

Bringing a Broaching Tool Manufacturer into the 21st Century

This broaching tool manufacturer had been making its products the same way since 1945, but a new owner updated everything, from the equipment to the culture and the way it does business.

Data-Driven Manufacturing 6 Apr 2020

IT is the Key to Effective Machine Monitoring

This aerospace manufacturer’s IT team was essential to successfully setting up a machine monitoring program.

6 Mar 2020

VIDEO: Gardner Intelligence Reviews 2019 Business Index

According to Gardner Intelligence, the 2019 Gardner Business Index was marked by slowing growth and contraction, but the amount of contraction is less than the growth of the past business cycle.

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4 Mar 2020

Webinar: Key Strategies of Top Aerospace Shops

Gardner Intelligence’s webinar on March 24 will present strategies manufacturers can use to deal with the challenges of the aerospace industry.

Aerospace 27 Feb 2020

Flexible Manufacturing System Reduces Machining Times for Aerospace Parts

Orizon Aerostructures’ flexible manufacturing system, made up of nine Ecospeed five-axis machines from Starrag, is helping the company make more money producing complex aerospace parts.

Automotive 13 Feb 2020

Precision Machining in the Automotive Industry

The automotive industry is the largest market for precision machined parts. See how shops are handling the large volumes, tight process control and high quality this industry requires.

11 Feb 2020

Rego-Fix Announces Changes to Enhance Customer Support

As general manager, Americas, William Obras will help implement the company’s regional management business concept to strengthen sales, service support and responsiveness.

Automation 10 Feb 2020