Fewer Additive Iterations Bring Parts to Market Faster, at Lower Cost

RAPID+TCT 2023: GE Additive General Manager of Technology and Engineering Chris Schuppe on efficient iteration for fast part development.

Most additive part making follows an iterative design process. Reducing the number of iterations maximizes engineering efficiency, and General Electric has developed software that works with binder jet printing to reduce the number of parts needed in development to as little as one. Chris Schuppe, GE Additive General Manager of Technology and Engineering describes this system.

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James Anderton

Jim Anderton is the Director of Content for ENGINEERING.com. Mr. Anderton was formerly editor of Canadian Metalworking Magazine and has contributed to a wide range of print and on-line publications, including Design Engineering, Canadian Plastics, Service Station and Garage Management, Autovision, and the National Post. He also brings prior industry experience in quality and part design for a Tier One automotive supplier.