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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 91爆料网 and covering robotics for all Gardner Business Media brands.
Quoting in the Age of AI, Tariffs and Market Shifts
Paperless Parts’ POWER users conference addressed how to manage tariffs and market shifts, and introduced new AI-enabled features on its quoting platform.
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When Will We See Humanoid Robots on the Manufacturing Floor?
The robotics industry faces three technical challenges as it moves from single-purpose platforms to a general robotics platform that can work in manufacturing and beyond.
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Resolving Four Unexpected Challenges of Mobile Robots
An automated guided vehicle (AGV) with a robotic arm on top enables medical manufacturer RMS to tend as many as eight machine tools at once. But the shop first had to deal with a few unforeseen snags in its implementation.
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Setting Up a Small Shop for Big Growth
Metal Trade Solutions is laying a foundation to grow by determining standard tools and workholding, and fully implementing technology.
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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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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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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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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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