Metal additive can provide fleet readiness
An uncertain world with a complex threat matrix requires advanced platforms with modern supply chains. Whether on the ground or in the air, sea or space, additive is the game-changing technology you need for more capable military products. Now, the ready are evaluating how additive can yield benefits like organic sustainment and increased fleet readiness.
Case study
US Air Force and GE’s collaboration on metal additive reaches first technology milestone with 3D printed sump cover for F110 engine. This program with Air Force’s Rapid Sustainment Office aims to accelerate adoption of metal additive technologies to improve readiness, sustainment and de-risk spare parts supply chain.
Repair and restoration
Precise repair and restoration are critical in the maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) industry as it ensures end-of-life products are returned to as-new condition. Traditional repair processes are manual and time-consuming.
Advantages of AM:
• Increases efficiency while maintaining quality
• Saves time and costs
• Enables on-demand production
Supply Chain
Additive can help optimize manufacturing processes and streamline the larger supply chain. You can shorten lead times and reduce costs by additively manufacturing hard-to-find and low-volume parts on-demand.
Advantages of AM:
• Reduces lead time and simplifies supply chain
• Enables mass customization
• Extends product life span
AddWorks™ engineering support
Wherever you’re at on your path to full metal additive production, our team is ready to help you bring new innovation to market faster.
What are AddWorks Workshops?
Learn foundational knowledge and additive strategies in a classroom environment. Workshops typically run three to five days.
What are the Application Sprints?
Get comprehensive support anywhere on your path to production with workshops and training, and/or hands-on consulting with GE’s AddWorks experts.
Powders for Military & Defense
We’ve carefully developed our powders to seamlessly fit into the entire GE Additive ecosystem and provide total compatibility with our machines. We provide metal powder, process settings and support for these materials ideal for the military & defense industry:
- Stainless Steels
- Maraging Steel
- Aluminums
- Nickel Alloys
- Titanium
- Cobalt Chrome
- Pure Copper
