Purdue University is taking manufacturers somewhere they have never been: inside a blast furnace.

The university’s physics-based, data-driven, next-generation Integrated Virtual Blast Furnace (IVBF) mirrors a blast furnace, enabling an unprecedented interior view and providing an example of how manufacturing is embracing digital twin technology...

The cloud is big and welcoming, but it’s not enough as cyberattackers go after backups.

The rules for backing up critical data and systems are changing, as cybercriminals look for new paths to exploit.

The original idea around backups was to deposit all data in a second location. In case of attack, that backup would be used to restore operations...

Cyber assessments are a crucial component of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy, enabling manufacturers to stay ahead of threats and improve overall security resilience.

Recent research from MxD, the National Center for Cybersecurity in Manufacturing, however, revealed that less than 60% of small and mid-size manufacturers (SMMs) have done a...

With cyber intrusions on the rise and costly ransomware incidents making headlines, more companies are seeking to manage risks by purchasing cyber insurance coverage.

According to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, the U.S. cybersecurity insurance market grew 47.6% in 2022 to about $9.7 billion in direct written premiums. But...

MxD and LIFT , manufacturing innovation institutes sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense based in Chicago and Detroit, respectively, celebrate a decade of bolstering the vitality of the American manufacturing sector and strengthening the nation’s defense industrial base in 2024.

Recognizing manufacturing is a major driver of both...