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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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GE Scientists are continuously working to find cleaner, more efficient sources of energy. Their recent discoveries will challenge us to rethink the potential of the simple battery.
Sometimes innovation can come from the most unlikely places. At GE's nanotechnology lab, we're fascinated by what can be found at the nano scale. And we're even more surprised by its potential.
GE Global Research is made up of 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. Last year, GE scientists at Global Research were engaged in more than 300 research collaborations around the world.
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.
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.
Located in Shanghai, China, the GE China Technology Center conducts research and engineering development for GE businesses around the world.
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.