Our testing rigs know how to bring the heat. Jet engines that can withstand extreme temperatures means greater efficiency and even greater performance.
You never forget your first spring break.
On April 23rd we opened our laboratory doors to show the world how we test our advanced materials. When we know how materials melt, shatter and bend, we can make machines that don't. Scroll down to relive #SpringBreakIt 2014.
Smash It
See The Drop Test
Big machines can take a beating.
We use this test to learn how to make the materials they're made of even stronger.
Crush It
See the Metal Forging TestOur materials need to perform well under pressure. 100,000 pounds of pressure to be precise.
Blast It
See the Erosion TestWe use a high-speed grit blaster to simulate the extreme conditions some of our machines encounter.
Advanced Materials at GE