월별 아카이브 : 3월 2019

래리 컬프 GE회장의 주주서한 – GE의 인재, 기술력, 글로벌 네트워크는 탄탄하다

2019년 3월 28일

얼마전 GE는 2018년 연차보고서를 발표했습니다. 아래 내용은 연례 보고서에 포함된 주주 서한을 정리한 내용입니다. GE의 현재와 미래에 대한 래리 컬프 회장의 비전을 들어봅니다.

최고의 NASCAR 레이서가 3D프린팅으로 산업을 혁신하는 법

2019년 3월 20일

미국에서 가장 빠른 NASCAR 드라이버 중 한명인 브래드 케세로브스키(Brad Keselowski)는 첨단기술과 정교한 시스템 개선으로 자신의 경주차가 더 빠른 속도를 낼 수 있다고 믿는다. 그는 어린 시절 집의 차고에서 아버지와 삼촌과 함께 경주용 자동차를 만들었다. 그런데 그가 이제 3D 프린팅 기술을 활용해 제조업의 미래를 바꾸려고 한다.

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This Ultra Performance Heat Exchanger is a perfect example of how small parts can make a HUGE difference. Still in development, the additively manufactured compact heat exchanger is printed with a high-temperature capable, crack-resistant nickel superalloy that will be able to withstand temps that exceed 1,650°F at pressures >3,600 psi. Good thing, too, because it’s headed straight for the inside of a gas turbine, where it’s projected to deliver a 4% improvement in thermal efficiency for supercritical C02 power cycles while improving power output and reducing emissions. Cleaner, more efficient power generation here we come.
Wind, meet water. In Germany’s Swabian-Franconian Forest, you’ll find the world’s tallest (584 ft) and first-ever wind turbines integrated with pumped storage hydroelectric power. So how does it work? At the base of each wind turbine sits a reservoir. Water flowing downhill from the reservoirs will power the hydro plant when electricity is needed. When there’s an energy surplus, the hydro power will push the water back up the hill to the reservoirs, where it will act as a giant battery for the wind turbines. So no matter if the wind is blowing or not, electricity will always be flowing
Colder weather is on the way. If you’re in Winnipeg, Canada, that means ice testing is too. There, @geaviation test engines are pummeled with sub-zero winds and ice. The harsh conditions on the ground make sure engines are ready to face the elements in the air. #AVgeek #jetengine #engineering
Spooky season is here, but don't let your annual mammogram scare you. Nearly 30% of women in the U.S. admit to skipping breast screenings out of fear. That's why @gehealthcare engineers decided to better the experience with a mammography system designed by women, for women. Melding comforting design with cutting edge technology, the Senographe Pristina aims to humanize the process for patients, technicians, and radiologists. #BCAM #Mammography #breastcancerawareness
Slice into an additively-made part from @geadditive and you’ll see geometries once thought impossible with traditional manufacturing methods. Why the hype? Engineers can now find greater strength and efficiency through design. #engineering #additive #3Dprinting #manufacturing