Chris Adkins

Electrical Engineering expert in security solutions to protect the privacy and integrity of embedded systems of cloud solutions. Worked at NSA, Infinite Horizon, and Lexmark. Holds 40 US patents, BS & MSEE

Does blockchain really make sense for digital-manufacturing supply chains?

Modern manufacturing is driven by digital data that must be secured. The transition from the classic engineer–manufacture–distribute model to the Industry 4.0 model of engineer–distribute–manufacture means that manufacturing and IT teams must address the implications of digital IP information flowing across engineering, distribution, manufacturing, and logistics/tracking. Is blockchain the solution? Applications for blockchain technology have …

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From thomasnet: 4 Major Supply Chain Cybersecurity Risks Additive Manufacturers Must Avoid

Along with the many benefits Additive Manufacturing brings to design, production and supply chain processes, risks related to its digital nature should be closely examined. Read the full story on on Thomasnet from our co-founder Stephan Thomas. Additive manufacturing (AM) has transformed the manufacturing industry by fundamentally changing how manufacturers across all sectors design, manufacture, distribute, and …

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Can Blockchain Solve Digital Manufacturing Security Concerns?

As the effects of digital transformation permeate all functions of an enterprise, the modern manufacturing function is increasingly driven by digital data that must be secured across the entire supply chain. Is blockchain the answer? In the decade since Satoshi Nakamoto published his famous bitcoin paper, applications for blockchain technology have exploded. These applications, from …

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