GE Global Research

Featured ceramic metallurgy technologies

Researchers in Global Research’s Ceramic & Metallurgy Technologies organization are introducing high-performance materials and processes for application in GE’s products.

The organization is focused on the development of advanced ceramic, composites, electronic, and metallic materials; material life and reliability research; surface technologies; coating composition and process development; joining, repair and refurbishment studies; and the utilization of novel techniques to achieve the desired material responses for a broad range of products.

GE’s researchers have extensive pilot scale and specialized testing capabilities  and a multidisciplinary approach to problems, collaborating extensively with GE customers, suppliers, and global technology development partnerships.

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Turning X-Rays into Light

Building upon the natural properties of a garnet gemstone, scientists in the Ceramic & Metallurgy technology organization at GE Global Research have created a new material, making the world’s first HDCT scanner possible.
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Corrosion Experts

GE’s researchers are world leaders in understanding and addressing the challenges of corrosion in high temperature and harsh environments.
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Taking the Heat

New coatings and surface technology solutions are enabling peak performance in our jet engines and power turbines.
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