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. 

Machining

Designing a 3D Printed Part with Machining in Mind

Designing extra stock and mounting features into a 3D printed part can aid in machining processes downstream. 

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Automation

The Softer Side of Robots: Automating Additive Manufacturing

Robotic applications are expanding in additive manufacturing thanks to rubber and silicone-based systems that can easily adapt to parts of varying sizes and shapes without reprogramming. 

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The Benefits of Vertically Integrating Metal 3D Printing and Machining

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.

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Postprocessing

The Benefits of Vertically Integrating Metal 3D Printing and Machining

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.

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Software

Tackling Traceability in Production AM

PrintParts’ experience as New York City’s prime contractor for 3D printed nasal swabs shows how traceability, such as the company’s SmartParts solution, can address challenges and improve production.

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Automotive

From Polymer Tooling to Metal Production Via 3D Printing

As Azoth has adopted new additive manufacturing technologies, its work has transitioned from tooling to production parts for automotive, medical and defense.

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Metal

Artemis I Has Launched: 3D Printing Applications for This Space Mission and Beyond: AM Radio #25B

On this episode of AM Radio, we discuss how additive manufacturing is enabling a new era of space exploration.

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Supply Chain

Is 3D Printing Competing with Casting? AM Radio #27B

On this episode of AM Radio, we discuss two examples of companies that are shortening supply chains by using 3D printing instead of casting.

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Software

Solving 3D Printing’s Hidden Problem: Vibration

Ulendo’s vibration compensation software can double the speed of FFF 3D printers while maintaining part quality, all without changing the machine’s hardware.

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Metal

Aluminum Gets Its Own Additive Manufacturing Process

Alloy Enterprises’ selective diffusion bonding process is specifically designed for high throughput production of aluminum parts, enabling additive manufacturing to compete with casting.

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Mold Tooling

Drop-In Solutions Give Users the Benefits of 3D Printed Mold Tooling

3D printed mold components, including ejector pins with venting to eliminate gas traps, can improve performance of traditional injection mold tooling.

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Software

Software for AM Machines Increases OEE, Repeatability

AddUp Inc.’s booth focuses on monitoring solutions for its laser powder bed fusion and directed energy deposition machines with the goal of increasing adoption by consistently producing accurate parts.

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