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 foot-long jet engine that performed flawlessly, reaching 33,000 rpm, demonstrating advanced additive manufacturing capabilities.
- This project highlights the potential of 3D printing to revolutionize the production of complex components for commercial turbine engines.
- The practical application of this technology is already underway, with GE having secured FAA certification for a 3D-printed component in a commercial jet engine.
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