使用 Materialise 的钛航空航天部件轻 63%

GE航空

GE Aviation 是通用电气的子公司，总部位于俄亥俄州埃文代尔，位于辛辛那提郊外。 GE Aviation 是顶级飞机发动机供应商之一，为大多数商用飞机提供发动机。 GE Aviation 是通用电气集团的一部分，通用电气集团是世界上最大的公司之一。该部门在 2005 年 9 月之前一直以通用电气飞机发动机 (GEAE) 的名义运营。通用电气航空在发动机市场上的主要竞争对手是普惠和劳斯莱斯。

GE Aviation 不仅在自己的保护伞下制造发动机，而且还与其他制造商合作。 CFM International 是世界领先的飞机发动机供应商，也是 GE 最成功的合作伙伴，是与法国公司 Safran Aircraft Engines 的 50/50 合资企业。截至 2019 年，CFM International 占据全球商用飞机发动机市场份额的 39%（而 GE Aviation 本身则进一步占据 16%）。 GE 和赛峰集团还经营另一家合资企业 CFM Materials。

在不影响强度的情况下减轻金属支架的重量

创建细胞结构

使用与仿真和分析软件完美兼容的 Materialise 软件，您可以创建坚固而轻巧的工业金属零件。这个航空部件是在我们位于不来梅的金属技术中心用钛金属 3D 打印的，与传统制造的部件相比，重量减轻了 63%。

• The use of Materialise's 3D printing technology and software resulted in a significant operational improvement for GE Aviation. The 3D printed parts were not only lighter but also stronger and more functional. The replacement of sacrificial supports with functional lightweight structures led to less post-processing, saving time and resources. The reduction in thermal stress due to less bulk material and larger support areas improved the durability and longevity of the parts. Moreover, the strong connection between Materialise 3-matic software and FEA analyses ensured that the metal part was strong and 3D printable. This innovative approach to manufacturing aerospace parts has set a new standard in the industry, demonstrating the potential of 3D printing technology in creating more efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions.

• The weight of the aerospace part was reduced by 63% compared to the traditionally manufactured part.
• The total amount of material used was reduced by 63%, leading to cost savings in material procurement.
• The thermal stress on the part was reduced due to less bulk material and larger support areas.