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56-4563: The CFE Company is a joint venture established by GE Aviation and the Garrett Engine Division of Allied Signal (now Honeywell Aerospace ) in June 1987. The company produces the CFE738 , a small turbofan engine used on the Dassault Falcon 2000 . "CFE" stands for "Commercial Fan Engines". Products [ edit ] CFE CFE738 References [ edit ] ^ Model 738 page . GE Aviation. ^ "CFE Company CFE738". Jane's Aero-engines . Jane's Information Group, 2010. ( subscription article dated 31 March 2010 ). Gunston, Bill (2006). World Encyclopedia of Aero Engines, 5th Edition . Phoenix Mill, Gloucestershire, England, UK: Sutton Publishing Limited. ISBN   0-7509-4479-X . Leyes II, Richard A.; William A. Fleming (1999). The History of North American Small Gas Turbine Aircraft Engines . Washington, DC: Smithsonian Institution. ISBN   1-56347-332-1 . External links [ edit ] GE Aviation CFE738 page v t e Garrett / AlliedSignal/Honeywell aircraft engines Turboprops / Turboshafts AGT1500 * HTS900 LTS101/LTP101 * T53 * T55 * TPE331 TPF351 Turbofans ALF 502/LF507 * ATF3 F109 FX5 HTF7000 (AS907) TFE731 Joint development CFE Company : CFE738 (Turbofan) GE /Honeywell: LV100 (Turboshaft) ITEC : F124/TFE1042 F125 (Turbofans) LHTEC : CTS800 (Turboshaft) ATEC : T900 (Turboshaft) Note: AVCO Lycoming/Textron Lycoming engines marked with * v t e GE Aircraft Engines/GE Aviation/ GE Aerospace aircraft engines Turbojets CJ610 CJ805 GE1 GE4/J5 I-A J31 J33 J35 J47 J73 J79 J85 J87 YJ93 J97 YJ101 Turbofans Affinity CF6 CF34 CF700 CFE738 † CFM56 † CJ805-23 GE90 GE9X GEnx GP7000 † HF120 † LEAP † Passport F101 F108 † F110 F118 YF120 F136 † F404/F412 F414 RM12 † RM16 TF34 TF39 XA100 XA102 Turboprops and turboshafts Catalyst CT7 CT58 CT64 GE27 GE38 H-Series T31 T58 T64 T407 T408 T700 T901 Aeroderivative gas turbine engines LM500 LM1500 LM1600 LM2500 LM6000 LM9000 LMS100 Propfans GE36 RISE † † Joint development aeroengines v t e Joint development aero engines Turbojets Rolls-Royce / Snecma Olympus 593 Turbofans Allison / Rolls-Royce Limited TF41 BMW Rolls-Royce BR700 CFE Company CFE738 CFM International CFM56/F108 LEAP Engine Alliance GP7000 EuroJet Turbo GmbH EJ200 GE Honda Aero Engines HF120 GE / Allison / Rolls Royce F136 International Aero Engines SuperFan V2500 MTU / Pratt & Whitney RTF-180 PowerJet SaM146 Rolls-Royce/ JAEC RJ500 Rolls-Royce/ MAN Turbo RB.153 RB.193 Rolls-Royce/ Snecma M45H Rolls-Royce Turbomeca : Adour Snecma / Turbomeca Larzac Turbo-Union RB199 ATEC T900 Avco / Pratt & Whitney T800-APW Europrop International TP400-D6 HAL /Turbomeca Ardiden/Shakti LHTEC T800-LHT MTU Turbomeca Rolls-Royce MTR390 Rolls-Royce Turbomeca RTM322 Propfans Pratt & Whitney / Allison 578-DX CFM International RISE Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=CFE_Company&oldid=1107065773 " Category : Aircraft engine manufacturers of

112-463: A move executives say reflects the engine maker's intention to broaden its focus beyond aircraft engines. In April 2024, GE Aerospace became the only business line of the former General Electric conglomerate, after it had completed the divestiture of GE HealthCare and GE Vernova (its energy businesses division). General Electric had a long history in steam turbine work, dating back to the 1900s. In 1903 they hired Sanford Alexander Moss , who started

168-463: A move executives say reflects the engine maker's intention to broaden its focus beyond aircraft engines. In April 2024, GE Aerospace became the only business line of the former General Electric conglomerate, after it had completed the divestiture of GE HealthCare and GE Vernova (its energy businesses division). General Electric had a long history in steam turbine work, dating back to the 1900s. In 1903 they hired Sanford Alexander Moss , who started

224-667: A new mid-sized turbofan, which emerged as the CFM56 . A 50/50 joint partnership was formed with a new plant in Evendale, OH to produce the design. At first, sales were very difficult to come by, and the project was due to be canceled. Only two weeks before this was to happen, in March 1979, several companies selected the CFM56 to re-engine their existing Douglas DC-8 fleets. By July 2010, CFM International had delivered their 21,000th engine of

280-457: A new mid-sized turbofan, which emerged as the CFM56 . A 50/50 joint partnership was formed with a new plant in Evendale, OH to produce the design. At first, sales were very difficult to come by, and the project was due to be canceled. Only two weeks before this was to happen, in March 1979, several companies selected the CFM56 to re-engine their existing Douglas DC-8 fleets. By July 2010, CFM International had delivered their 21,000th engine of

336-505: A second manufacturing facility in Evendale, Ohio , near Cincinnati , was opened. J47 production ran to 30,000 engines by the time the lines closed down in 1956. Further development of the J47 by led to the J73 , and from there into the much more powerful J79 . The J79 was GE's second "hit", leading to a production run of 17,000 in several different countries. The GE and Lockheed team that developed

392-408: A second manufacturing facility in Evendale, Ohio , near Cincinnati , was opened. J47 production ran to 30,000 engines by the time the lines closed down in 1956. Further development of the J47 by led to the J73 , and from there into the much more powerful J79 . The J79 was GE's second "hit", leading to a production run of 17,000 in several different countries. The GE and Lockheed team that developed

448-704: A small high-bypass engine using technologies from the TF39. The resulting TF34 was adapted to become the CF34 , whose wide variety of models powers many of the regional jets flying today. In the early 1970s, GE was also selected to develop a modern turboshaft engine for helicopter use, the T700 . It has been further developed as the CT7 turboprop engine for regional transports. In 1974 GE entered into an agreement with Snecma of France, forming CFM International to jointly produce

504-505: A small high-bypass engine using technologies from the TF39. The resulting TF34 was adapted to become the CF34 , whose wide variety of models powers many of the regional jets flying today. In the early 1970s, GE was also selected to develop a modern turboshaft engine for helicopter use, the T700 . It has been further developed as the CT7 turboprop engine for regional transports. In 1974 GE entered into an agreement with Snecma of France, forming CFM International to jointly produce

560-451: A turbine consisting of 300 components with one piece. The electron beam melting has good speed for economy, precision to reduce processing work, and size capability for larger parts; the hot process reduces stresses in the part and penetrates deeper than laser for thicker parts with coarser, cheaper metal powders . Additive techniques can be used across the engine and even in the over 1,500 °F (820 °C) hot section. They are used in

616-451: A turbine consisting of 300 components with one piece. The electron beam melting has good speed for economy, precision to reduce processing work, and size capability for larger parts; the hot process reduces stresses in the part and penetrates deeper than laser for thicker parts with coarser, cheaper metal powders . Additive techniques can be used across the engine and even in the over 1,500 °F (820 °C) hot section. They are used in

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672-581: Is a 50/50 joint venture with the French company Safran Aircraft Engines . As of 2020, CFM International holds 39% of the world's commercial aircraft engine market share (while GE Aerospace itself holds a further 14%). GE Aerospace's main competitors in the engine market are Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce . The division operated under the name of General Electric Aircraft Engines ( GEAE ) until September 2005, and as GE Aviation until July 2022. In July 2022, GE Aviation changed its name to GE Aerospace in

728-528: Is a 50/50 joint venture with the French company Safran Aircraft Engines . As of 2020, CFM International holds 39% of the world's commercial aircraft engine market share (while GE Aerospace itself holds a further 14%). GE Aerospace's main competitors in the engine market are Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce . The division operated under the name of General Electric Aircraft Engines ( GEAE ) until September 2005, and as GE Aviation until July 2022. In July 2022, GE Aviation changed its name to GE Aerospace in

784-584: The CFM LEAP , GEnx, CFM56, GE90 , GP7200, and CF34 power plants. Crucial parts for these engines are crafted in secondary GE Aviation facilities, such as those in Bromont, Quebec ; Hooksett, New Hampshire ; Wilmington, North Carolina ; Asheville, North Carolina ; Madisonville, Kentucky ; Rutland, Vermont ; and Muskegon, Michigan ; where the engine blades and vanes are manufactured. Smiths Group and General Electric announced on January 15, 2007, that

840-475: The CFM LEAP , GEnx, CFM56, GE90 , GP7200, and CF34 power plants. Crucial parts for these engines are crafted in secondary GE Aviation facilities, such as those in Bromont, Quebec ; Hooksett, New Hampshire ; Wilmington, North Carolina ; Asheville, North Carolina ; Madisonville, Kentucky ; Rutland, Vermont ; and Muskegon, Michigan ; where the engine blades and vanes are manufactured. Smiths Group and General Electric announced on January 15, 2007, that

896-463: The CT7 combustor liner, for GE9X low pressure turbine blades – the first rotating parts – and for 16 parts in the ATP , including an 80 parts heat exchanger consolidated into one. GE Aerospace General Electric Company , doing business as GE Aerospace , is an American aircraft engine supplier that is headquartered in Evendale, Ohio , outside Cincinnati . It is the legal successor to

952-676: The F404 , F414 , T700 , and CFE738 . The plant at Lynn also produces the -3 and -8 variants of the CF34 regional jet engine, the CT7 commercial turboprop power plant, and commercial versions of the T700 turboshaft which are also called the CT7. The Evendale plant conducts final assembly for the CFM International 's CFM56 , CF6 , as well as LM6000 , and LM2500 power plants. The Durham, North Carolina , facility conducts final assembly for

1008-459: The F404 , F414 , T700 , and CFE738 . The plant at Lynn also produces the -3 and -8 variants of the CF34 regional jet engine, the CT7 commercial turboprop power plant, and commercial versions of the T700 turboshaft which are also called the CT7. The Evendale plant conducts final assembly for the CFM International 's CFM56 , CF6 , as well as LM6000 , and LM2500 power plants. The Durham, North Carolina , facility conducts final assembly for

1064-823: The GE90 , and military designs like the General Electric F110 . GE and competitor Rolls-Royce were selected by Boeing to power its new 787 . GE Aviation's offering is the GEnx , a development of the GE90. The engine was also the exclusive power plant on the Boeing 747-8 . The Lynn facility continues to assemble jet engines for the United States Department of Defense , subsidiary services, and commercial operators. Engines assembled at this plant include

1120-472: The GE90 , and military designs like the General Electric F110 . GE and competitor Rolls-Royce were selected by Boeing to power its new 787 . GE Aviation's offering is the GEnx , a development of the GE90. The engine was also the exclusive power plant on the Boeing 747-8 . The Lynn facility continues to assemble jet engines for the United States Department of Defense , subsidiary services, and commercial operators. Engines assembled at this plant include

1176-510: The General Electric F110 and CFM International CFM56 engines. The TF39 was the first high-bypass turbofan engine to enter production. Entered into the C-5 Galaxy contest in 1964 against similar designs from Curtiss-Wright and Pratt & Whitney , GE's entry was selected as the winner during the final down-select in 1965. This led to a civilian model, the CF6 , which was offered for

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1232-404: The General Electric F110 and CFM International CFM56 engines. The TF39 was the first high-bypass turbofan engine to enter production. Entered into the C-5 Galaxy contest in 1964 against similar designs from Curtiss-Wright and Pratt & Whitney , GE's entry was selected as the winner during the final down-select in 1965. This led to a civilian model, the CF6 , which was offered for

1288-597: The I-A . GE quickly started production of improved versions; the I-16 ( J31 ) was produced in limited numbers starting in 1942, and the much more powerful I-40 (J33) followed in 1944, which went on to power the first US combat-capable jet fighters, the P-80 Shooting Star . Early jet engine work took place at GE's Syracuse, New York, (steam turbine) and Lynn, Massachusetts , (supercharger) plants, but soon concentrated at

1344-430: The I-A . GE quickly started production of improved versions; the I-16 ( J31 ) was produced in limited numbers starting in 1942, and the much more powerful I-40 (J33) followed in 1944, which went on to power the first US combat-capable jet fighters, the P-80 Shooting Star . Early jet engine work took place at GE's Syracuse, New York, (steam turbine) and Lynn, Massachusetts , (supercharger) plants, but soon concentrated at

1400-715: The Lockheed L-1011 and McDonnell Douglas DC-10 projects. Although Lockheed later changed their engine to the Rolls-Royce RB211 , the DC-10 continued with the CF6, and this success led to widespread sales on many large aircraft including the Boeing 747 . Another military-to-civilian success followed when GE was selected to supply engines for the S-3 Viking and Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II , developing

1456-425: The Lockheed L-1011 and McDonnell Douglas DC-10 projects. Although Lockheed later changed their engine to the Rolls-Royce RB211 , the DC-10 continued with the CF6, and this success led to widespread sales on many large aircraft including the Boeing 747 . Another military-to-civilian success followed when GE was selected to supply engines for the S-3 Viking and Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II , developing

1512-495: The Persian Gulf reached agreements with GE to expand engine maintenance operations there. The Wall Street Journal reported that Mubadala Development Company , which owns Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies, an overhaul, and maintenance company, signed an agreement worth an estimated $ 8 billion with GE; Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies will maintain and overhaul GE engines used in commercial aircraft purchased by airlines based in

1568-435: The Persian Gulf reached agreements with GE to expand engine maintenance operations there. The Wall Street Journal reported that Mubadala Development Company , which owns Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies, an overhaul, and maintenance company, signed an agreement worth an estimated $ 8 billion with GE; Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies will maintain and overhaul GE engines used in commercial aircraft purchased by airlines based in

1624-715: The CFM56 family, with an ongoing production rate of 1250 per year, against a four-year production backlog. The success of the CFM led GE to join in several similar partnerships, including Garrett AiResearch for the CFE CFE738 , Pratt & Whitney on the Engine Alliance GP7000 , and, more recently, Honda for the GE Honda Aero Engines small turbofan project. GE also continued the development of its own lines, introducing new civilian models like

1680-462: The CFM56 family, with an ongoing production rate of 1250 per year, against a four-year production backlog. The success of the CFM led GE to join in several similar partnerships, including Garrett AiResearch for the CFE CFE738 , Pratt & Whitney on the Engine Alliance GP7000 , and, more recently, Honda for the GE Honda Aero Engines small turbofan project. GE also continued the development of its own lines, introducing new civilian models like

1736-802: The GE1 to produce the J97 engine. The GE1 design and technology helped General Electric produce a range of engines, including the GE1/6 turbofan demonstrator for the TF39 engine the GE4 for the Boeing 2707 supersonic airliner, and the GE9 engine for the USAF's Advanced Manned Strategic Aircraft, later GE F101 engines for the B-1 bomber.: The General Electric F101 was later developed into

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1792-407: The GE1 to produce the J97 engine. The GE1 design and technology helped General Electric produce a range of engines, including the GE1/6 turbofan demonstrator for the TF39 engine the GE4 for the Boeing 2707 supersonic airliner, and the GE9 engine for the USAF's Advanced Manned Strategic Aircraft, later GE F101 engines for the B-1 bomber.: The General Electric F101 was later developed into

1848-618: The J79 and the F-104 Mach 2 fighter aircraft received the 1958 Collier Trophy for outstanding technical achievement in aviation. Other successes followed, including the T58 and T64 turboshaft engines, the J85 turbojet, and F404 turbofan. Starting in 1961, General Electric started one of their most important research and development efforts, the GE1 technology demonstrator (originally designated

1904-415: The J79 and the F-104 Mach 2 fighter aircraft received the 1958 Collier Trophy for outstanding technical achievement in aviation. Other successes followed, including the T58 and T64 turboshaft engines, the J85 turbojet, and F404 turbofan. Starting in 1961, General Electric started one of their most important research and development efforts, the GE1 technology demonstrator (originally designated

1960-722: The Lynn plants. On 31 July 1945 the Lynn plant became the "Aircraft Gas Turbine Division". GE was repeatedly unable to deliver enough engines for Army and Navy demand, and production of the I-40 (now known as the J33 ) was also handed to Allison Engines in 1944. After the war ended, the Army canceled its orders for GE-built J33s and turned the entire production over to Allison, and the Syracuse plant closed. These changes in fortune led to debate within

2016-465: The Lynn plants. On 31 July 1945 the Lynn plant became the "Aircraft Gas Turbine Division". GE was repeatedly unable to deliver enough engines for Army and Navy demand, and production of the I-40 (now known as the J33 ) was also handed to Allison Engines in 1944. After the war ended, the Army canceled its orders for GE-built J33s and turned the entire production over to Allison, and the Syracuse plant closed. These changes in fortune led to debate within

2072-637: The Persian Gulf. On December 23, 2012, GE announced that it has agreed to purchase the aeronautical division of Avio , an Italy-based manufacturer of aviation propulsion components and systems for civil and military aircraft, for $ 4.3 billion U.S. (EUR3.3 billion). GE Aviation follows through to develop a supersonic engine concept for Aerion with a configuration accommodating reasonably well requirements for supersonic speed, subsonic speed and noise levels. On July 18, 2022, GE announced that GE Aviation had been renamed "GE Aerospace", and would become

2128-576: The Persian Gulf. On December 23, 2012, GE announced that it has agreed to purchase the aeronautical division of Avio , an Italy-based manufacturer of aviation propulsion components and systems for civil and military aircraft, for $ 4.3 billion U.S. (EUR3.3 billion). GE Aviation follows through to develop a supersonic engine concept for Aerion with a configuration accommodating reasonably well requirements for supersonic speed, subsonic speed and noise levels. On July 18, 2022, GE announced that GE Aviation had been renamed "GE Aerospace", and would become

2184-509: The United States Hidden categories: All articles with dead external links Articles with dead external links from June 2019 Articles with permanently dead external links GE Aviation GE Aerospace both manufactures engines under its name and partners with other manufacturers to produce engines. CFM International , the world's leading supplier of aircraft engines and GE's most successful partnership,

2240-506: The X101). The GE1 was a basic gas generator (compressor, combustor and turbine) onto which a variety of components such as fans, afterburners or other thrust vectoring devices could be added later. The design incorporated technologies such as a scaled compressor with variable stator vanes, an annual combustor, turbine-cooling advancements, and new materials for several government research programs. The US Government initially supported development of

2296-455: The X101). The GE1 was a basic gas generator (compressor, combustor and turbine) onto which a variety of components such as fans, afterburners or other thrust vectoring devices could be added later. The design incorporated technologies such as a scaled compressor with variable stator vanes, an annual combustor, turbine-cooling advancements, and new materials for several government research programs. The US Government initially supported development of

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2352-580: The company about carrying on in the aircraft engine market. However, the engineers at Lynn pressed ahead with the development of a new engine, the TG-180, which was designated J35 by the US military. Development funds were allotted in 1946 for a more powerful version of the same design, the TG-190. This engine finally emerged as the famed General Electric J47 , which saw a great demand for several military aircraft;

2408-426: The company about carrying on in the aircraft engine market. However, the engineers at Lynn pressed ahead with the development of a new engine, the TG-180, which was designated J35 by the US military. Development funds were allotted in 1946 for a more powerful version of the same design, the TG-190. This engine finally emerged as the famed General Electric J47 , which saw a great demand for several military aircraft;

2464-414: The development of turbosuperchargers at GE. This led to a series of record-breaking flights over the next ten years. At first, the role of the high-altitude flight was limited, but in the years immediately prior to WWII they became standard equipment on practically all military aircraft. GE was a world leader in this technology; most other firms concentrated on the mechanically simpler supercharger driven by

2520-414: The development of turbosuperchargers at GE. This led to a series of record-breaking flights over the next ten years. At first, the role of the high-altitude flight was limited, but in the years immediately prior to WWII they became standard equipment on practically all military aircraft. GE was a world leader in this technology; most other firms concentrated on the mechanically simpler supercharger driven by

2576-517: The engine itself, while GE had spent considerable effort developing the exhaust-driven turbo system that offered higher performance. This work made them the natural industrial partner to develop jet engines when Frank Whittle 's W.1 engine was demonstrated to Hap Arnold in 1941. A production license was arranged in September, and several of the existing W.1 test engines shipped to the US for study, where they were converted to US manufacture as

2632-460: The engine itself, while GE had spent considerable effort developing the exhaust-driven turbo system that offered higher performance. This work made them the natural industrial partner to develop jet engines when Frank Whittle 's W.1 engine was demonstrated to Hap Arnold in 1941. A production license was arranged in September, and several of the existing W.1 test engines shipped to the US for study, where they were converted to US manufacture as

2688-599: The former was divesting Smiths Aerospace to the latter for £ 2.4 billion ( US$  4.8 billion). GE Aviation closed the transaction on May 4, 2007. Smiths Aerospace, which was an important supplier, became an operating subsidiary of GE Aviation known as GE Aviation Systems . This acquisition will reportedly give the combined unit the clout to resist pricing pressures from its two largest customers, Boeing and Airbus . Analysts further assert that it enables General Electric to acquire assets similar to those it desired in its failed bid for Honeywell in 2000. Along with

2744-599: The former was divesting Smiths Aerospace to the latter for £ 2.4 billion ( US$  4.8 billion). GE Aviation closed the transaction on May 4, 2007. Smiths Aerospace, which was an important supplier, became an operating subsidiary of GE Aviation known as GE Aviation Systems . This acquisition will reportedly give the combined unit the clout to resist pricing pressures from its two largest customers, Boeing and Airbus . Analysts further assert that it enables General Electric to acquire assets similar to those it desired in its failed bid for Honeywell in 2000. Along with

2800-454: The original General Electric Company founded in 1892, which split into three separate companies between November 2021 and April 2024, adopting the trade name GE Aerospace after divesting its healthcare and energy divisions. GE Aerospace both manufactures engines under its name and partners with other manufacturers to produce engines. CFM International , the world's leading supplier of aircraft engines and GE's most successful partnership,

2856-474: The purchase of Smiths Aerospace, the purchase included opening the first University Development Center at Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan , in the effort to work with engineering students to provide training in engineering and software development. The program has performed well and GE Aviation has announced further UDC openings at Kansas State University . In July 2008, governments in

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2912-419: The purchase of Smiths Aerospace, the purchase included opening the first University Development Center at Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan , in the effort to work with engineering students to provide training in engineering and software development. The program has performed well and GE Aviation has announced further UDC openings at Kansas State University . In July 2008, governments in

2968-457: The successor to the GE company once the spinoffs of its subsidiaries are completed. GE Aerospace will own the GE trademark and logo, and will license the brand to the other companies, GE HealthCare and GE Vernova . Recently, they have started incorporating 3D printing technologies in their engines and have incorporated the manufacturing process in the newly designed GE9X , the largest jet engine in

3024-409: The successor to the GE company once the spinoffs of its subsidiaries are completed. GE Aerospace will own the GE trademark and logo, and will license the brand to the other companies, GE HealthCare and GE Vernova . Recently, they have started incorporating 3D printing technologies in their engines and have incorporated the manufacturing process in the newly designed GE9X , the largest jet engine in

3080-484: The world. GE acquired Arcam EBM for electron beam melting , Concept Laser for laser melting , and material provider AP&C. Metal casting improves through competition with metal additive manufacturing , for which GE Additive believes it will soon compete with metal forging which will then be enhanced in response. Additive manufacturing is focused on new builds but can be used for part replacement: when complexity rise, costs can stays level – for example, replacing

3136-484: The world. GE acquired Arcam EBM for electron beam melting , Concept Laser for laser melting , and material provider AP&C. Metal casting improves through competition with metal additive manufacturing , for which GE Additive believes it will soon compete with metal forging which will then be enhanced in response. Additive manufacturing is focused on new builds but can be used for part replacement: when complexity rise, costs can stays level – for example, replacing

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