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 Modern Machine Shop as covering robotics for all Gardner Business Media brands. 

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 fused filament fabrication 3D printers, but could result in faster, cheaper robots.

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Automation

Boston Dynamics Stretches Into Autonomous Warehouse Robotics

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

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3 Types of 3D Printed Tooling for Injection Molding

3D printed tooling for injection molding, including mold inserts, components and end of arm tooling, were on display at the Plastics Technology Expo.

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NPE

Prost! Network, Socialize at the NPE2018 Bottle Zone Biergarten

Visitors can enjoy coffee, beer and German food while socializing and doing ´óÏó´«Ã½ with colleagues, industry leaders and experts. Perhaps the coolest aspect? The beer served has been locally brewed and bottled—in plastic no less! Four-thousand bottles have been custom produced just for NPE attendees. 

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NPE

Top 10 Things to do in Orlando

Thinking of scheduling your trip to NPE2018 with some extra time for fun in the sun? There's so much to do in Orlando. Here are 10 unconventional reasons to schedule some free time before and after the show.

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Plastics Size Reduction