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Today, MxD – the nation’s Digital Manufacturing & Cybersecurity Institute – announced that Theresa Szczurek, PhD, a cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI) expert based in Colorado, will join the MxD Board of Directors. Her appointment began Feb. 2, 2026.
“I am pleased to welcome Theresa Szczurek to the MxD board and look forward to tapping...
Ohio is one of the top states in the country for manufacturing output with nearly 14,000 manufacturing firms in the state, contributing 15.7% of the total output nationwide in 2022. Yet, many of these Ohio companies, especially those pursuing Department of Defense contracts, struggle to meet the strict cybersecurity requirements necessary to...
Following our milestone ten-year anniversary, 2025 was a year of continued innovation, engagement, and improvement experienced by the advanced manufacturing network and beyond.
Notable highlights from 2025 include:
Advanced Manufacturing Occupation and Competency Framework
In an effort to equip job seekers, employers, and trainers with the...