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Hacked 3D printers could commit industrial sabotage

Network World

3D printers can churn out toys, clothing and even food. But the technology also shows potential for use in industrial sabotage, researchers warn. Imagine a car maker using 3D printers to manufacture components, only to have the parts contain defects that are undetectable until it’s too late.

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Are CIOs Ready To Enter The World Of 3D Printed Metal Objects?

The Accidental Successful CIO

As companies start to print 3D metal objects, the CIO is going to be involved Image Credit: gillyan9. Although CIOs like to surround themselves with things like servers, software, clouds, and secure networks, we need to keep in mind that our company employs us for a reason. What Is 3D Metal Printing.

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Defective products could result from cyberattacks on industrial 3D printers

Network World

Many 3D printers lack cybersecurity features, which presents opportunities to introduce defects as components are being built, a new study shows. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Industrial Laser Processing

Galido

Industrial laser processing allows manufacturers to mark text and graphics on uneven surfaces, with speed and precision; the technology enables many functionalities, like wrap marking around cylindrical objects, marking across concave or convex surfaces, deep engraving of 2D/3D images and more. Industrial/Manufacturing Line.

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Intel Micron 3D XPoint Evolving

Storage IO Blog

Intel Micron 3D XPoint Evolving Intel Micron 3D XPoint Evolving Major memory classes or categories timeline (Image via Intel and Micron) Co-Creators of 3D XPoint the next generation of non-volatile memory (NVM) also known as storage class memory (SCM) or Persistent Memory (PMEM) have announced they will complete joint development of second-generation (..)

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Tech Moves: Expedia and F5 Networks add board members; Madrona principal departs; and more

GeekWire

F5 Networks appointed Elizabeth Buse to its board of directors. Nick Hughes , CEO of Founders Live, a social network that started as a weekly Seattle startup gathering and turned into a global entrepreneurial community, is stepping down as the local leader in Seattle. She previously led clinical development at Acerta Pharma B.V.

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SAP aims for more digital and resilient supply chains

CIO Business Intelligence

The past few years have shown how prone to failure global logistics chains are, and he added this also has far-reaching consequences for the German manufacturing industry. While companies are aware they need to invest in Industry 4.0 While companies are aware they need to invest in Industry 4.0

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