The Ohio State University’s Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence (CDME) is leading a project to improve the cybersecurity and operational efficiency of 3D-printed sand molds used in metal casting.  

With collaboration from AFS Corporate Member Humtown Products and 3Degrees Company, CDME’s “Cybersecurity-Enhanced Efficiency in 3D Printed Sand Molds” project aims to implement an integrated solution to secure and optimize the manufacturing process. 

The team received a 15-month, $340,000 grant from the Department of Energy and the Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CyManll), as part of a $4.7 million initiative to enhance the cybersecurity landscape within American manufacturing. 

The project will demonstrate how small and mid-size manufacturers can reduce costs through securely tracking manufacturing data via a cyber-physical passport.