GE new prototype three-dimensional printers. Can be used to produce parts for aircraft.

GE Additive small business under the GE brand show examples of 3D printer in the new development. Three-dimensional laser printer, which is the largest in the world. Metal can be used as raw material to be printed. Designed to create parts for aircraft.

Mohammad Ehteshami from GE Additive said parts produced by the three-dimensional printers are used as components in building jet engines. And a narrow section of the plane. It also applies to manufacturers in the automotive, energy, oil and gas well.

This three-dimensional printers It uses metal powder with a laser beam to print objects. This process can produce parts with very high complexity components used in jet engines have. It also can lower costs than using conventional melting and welding.



For the 3D printer. The machine used for the demonstration, called the ATLAS can be printed, the object has a maximum length of 1 m, at least two directions by air for real use yet no name calling now.

Currently, GE Aviation, a subsidiary that develops aircraft parts introduced this tool to be used to produce fuel nozzle for jet engines used on Airbus, Boeing aircraft and then narrow. The three-dimensional printers in GE's beta will be open for customers of GE Additive on trial later this year. And the printer is ready for real use will be available next year.