How Can 3D Printing Revolutionize Manufacturing Costs?

[BillTre]

This little article discusses a variety of savings GE got from using 3D printing in making a new turboprop engine.
They included fewer parts (855 --> 12), subsystems (40 --> 1), and suppliers (50 --> 1).

 

[anorlunda]

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.

 

[berkeman]

This reminded me of a post on the PF from a couple years ago:

https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/this-futuristic-jet-engine-is-very-real.838144/#post-5261013

The video plays kind of slow now, but I was impressed by the ability to form hidden parts with the 3D printing technology. Very neat.

 

[Aufbauwerk 2045]

I visited my local Fry's not too long ago. They have an amazing set of 3D printing stuff. It didn't take very long for yesterday's cutting edge technology to go mainstream!

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

Amazing revolution! I had dinner with a guy last night who manufacturers race car parts using 3D printers. Incredible!