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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. I 3D printed a turd today. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Informative

    It was fucking beautiful. 3D printing is the saviour of the world. Nothing is more interesting or newsworthy. If it has not been 3D printed it does not exist and no one cares about it.

    So go forth and 3D print your turds everywhere!

  2. Re:this is terrible by bobbied · · Score: 3, Informative

    It's a Sensor HOUSING, not the sensor that goes in it.

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    "File to fit, pound to insert, paint to match" - Aircraft Maintenance 101