Engineers at General Electric have created a tiny jet engine using 3-D printing techniques that they say could rewrite the rules for how components inside commercial turbine engines are produced.
Video: GE Builds Tiny 3-D Printed Jet Engine
Key Takeaways:
- GE engineers successfully 3D-printed a fully functional, foot-long miniature jet engine to demonstrate the capabilities of additive manufacturing.
- The project proved the technology's potential by allowing for complex internal geometries and novel alloys, with the engine performing flawlessly at 33,000 rpm.
- This achievement is a significant step towards revolutionizing how commercial turbine engine components are produced and supports the ongoing FAA certification of GE's 3D-printed parts.
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