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GE Is 3D Printing a Working Jet Engine

Posted by samzenpus on from the proof-of-concept dept.

lurking_giant writes: GE Aviation's Additive Development Center near Cincinnati has produced a number of firsts but they are now demonstrating a working 3D-printed jet engine, (OK, it's sized for an RC model). The engine turns at 33,000 RPM and is made from all 3D metal printed parts. They used the same EOS M270 3D printer that they use to produce the first and only FAA flight approved hardware, a T25 Pres and temp sensor for use in GE90 jumbo jet engines.

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  1. Re:I 3D printed a turd today. by TWX · · Score: 5, Funny

    That's an extrusion process, not a printing process.

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  2. Re: Stupid toys by binarylarry · · Score: 4, Funny

    I think there's a market for maybe five 3D printers.

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  3. Re: Future Shock is here by F34nor · · Score: 3, Funny

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