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Did you know?Inspired by the leaves of the lotus plant, GE scientists have developed superhydrophopic nano-coatings that enable water to bead up and literally bounce off any surface.

Research & Development

At GE, research has been the cornerstone of innovation for over a century. Today, GE has approximately 36,000 technologists working across our businesses and global research centers at the intersection of technology and industry to solve some of the world’s toughest problems.

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Innovator

A Day in the Life of an Innovator

Exactly what does an aero technologist or bioscientist work on from nine to five? 20 GE innovators share their day.

Garnet Gemstones

Turning X-rays into Light

Building upon the natural properties of a garnet gemstone, scientists at GE have created the first new CT scintillator material in 20 years — making the world's first HDCT scanner possible.

Global Research Highlights

GE Global Research is the hub of technology development for all of GE's businesses, with 10 global laboratories organized by scientific disciplines all focused on leveraging our technology breakthroughs across multiple GE businesses. Each lab crosses geographic borders where people from the US, Europe, China and India collaborate and build on each success.

Beyond the strong partnerships that scientists have with GE's business divisions, GE continues to look for the best partnerships with its customers, industry leaders, government and academia to enhance the company's technology capabilities. Together, we are innovating 24 hours a day, driving growth for GE's businesses and redefining what's possible.

Global Research Locations

Global Research Headquarters, New York

On the banks of the Mohawk River in Niskayuna, NY, the Global Research Center has been the world headquarters for GE technology development for more than 100 years.

John F. Welch Technology Centre, Bangalore

GE's first and largest global lab outside the United States is located in Bangalore, India. The John F. Welch Technology Centre (JFWTC) houses close to 3,000 GE technologists from Global Research and other GE businesses.

China Technology Center, Shanghai

Located in Shanghai, China, the GE China Technology Center conducts research and engineering development for GE businesses around the world.

Global Research – Europe, Munich

Located in Germany on the campus of the Technical University of Munich, Global Research – Europe brings technology development closer to our key customers across Europe.

Brazil Global Research Center, Rio de Janeiro

Global Research is investing $100 million (USD) into a multi-disciplinary Brazil Global Research Center that will be located on the Iha do Bom Jesus peninsula of Rio de Janeiro.

Driving Innovation Across Businesses

Mark M. Little, GE Senior Vice President, Director, Global Research

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Edison’s Desk

What's next? Check out the Global Research blog for the latest news from the lab.

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