Julia Hider Senior Editor

Julia Hider graduated from Ohio State University in 2014 with a B.A. in journalism, after which she became an author, freelance writer and content specialist. She joined Gardner Business Media as an assistant editor with Modern Machine Shop in 2017. In 2018, she joined Production Machining as an associate editor, where she wrote about the precision machining and was involved in the PMPA’s NextGen committee. She returned to Modern Machine Shop in 2020, and joined Additive Manufacturing Media in 2021, splitting her time between the two brands before becoming fully dedicated to AM. In 2022, she returned to Modern Machine Shop as a senior editor.

Automation

Using the Toolchanger to Automate Production

By: Julia Hider 3/29/2023

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.

Automation

Okuma Demonstrates Different Perspectives on Automation

By: Julia Hider 3/21/2023

Several machine tools featured at Okuma’s 2023 Technology Showcase included different forms automation, from robots to gantry loaders to pallet changers.

Machines

Grinding Technology Prepares Manufacturers for Business Challenges

By: Julia Hider 3/17/2023

Studer’s automation solutions, S100 flexible grinding machine and intelligent coolant system can help users with unattended machining, machining a range of workpieces and saving energy.

Additive

The Benefits of Vertically Integrating Metal 3D Printing and Machining

By: Julia Hider 3/15/2023

Having 3D printing and machining within one organization enables Addman’s engineers to collaborate and consolidate so it can quickly make successful metal 3D printed parts.

Data-Driven Manufacturing

Diving Deeper Into Machine Monitoring Data

By: Julia Hider 2/17/2023

Data visualization is the first step in using machine monitoring data, but taking it to the next level requires looking for trends within the data.

Benchmarking: An Invaluable Business Tool

By: Julia Hider 2/15/2023

Modern Machine Shop’s Top Shops program shows shops their strengths and opportunities for improvement, and provides recognition for high-performing businesses.
#topshops

Manufacturing Madness: Colleges Vie for Machining Title (Includes Video)

By: Julia Hider 1/25/2023

The first annual SEC Machining Competition highlighted students studying for careers in machining, as well as the need to rebuild a domestic manufacturing workforce.
#successionplanning #workforcedevelopment

Turning Machines

Swiss-Type, Live Tooling Lathes Help Turn Company Around

By: Julia Hider 1/16/2023

New leadership’s investment in Swiss-type and live tooling lathes has enabled Rathburn Tool & Manufacturing to expand into new markets, reversing the company’s sluggish growth.

Automation

Better Together: Combining Cobots and Palletization

By: Julia Hider 10/26/2022

Using a collaborative robot to tend a machine with a pallet changer can help shops maximize unattended machining time.

Additive

Five Digital Manufacturing Trends Reflected in 3D Printing and Machining

By: Julia Hider 6/23/2022

As the digitization of machining accelerates, it’s seeing more crossover with its innately digital relative, additive manufacturing. On this episode of AM Radio, Julia Hider and Matt Danford discuss common themes in machining and 3D printing.

Automation

Preparing a Shop for Automation

By: Julia Hider 5/16/2022

Ensuring a stable, predictable production process can prevent automation from multiplying existing problems.

Using (And Scaling) FDM 3D Printing for Production

By: Julia Hider 4/5/2022

Maxwell June’s razor press, which is designed to combine the ease of use of a disposable razor with the environmental and cost benefits of a wet shaving system, is made via FDM 3D printing. How did the company make this choice, and how does it plan to scale up?