Siemens and E.ON reach milestone with 3D printed turbine

Additive manufacturing has revolutionised developments and production across various industries. It has made it possible to progress in everything from automotive to aerospace. Now it can be taken a step further in helping the energy sector. As 3D printing makes it possible to produce new innovations to optimise and produce more sustainable parts.

The development

Siemens, the global technology powerhouse, have over recent years developed their market shares within 3D printing in a wide range of directions. In 2008 they invested in Metal 3D printing and developed technology specifically for power generation. From there, they have taken big steps to bring in 3D printing in their innovation processes. Siemens have installed EOR M280 SLM printers, manufactured parts for a nuclear power plant and created a VR designed Cars to mention a few.

Siemens incorporating digitalisation throughout its business portfolio

A Lot of their innovation have been focused on optimising turbines. As they printed their first 3D printed burner tips and swirlers to be installed in commercial gas turbines to Siemens acquiring Materials Solutions in the UK in 2016, a leading company in the field of additive manufacturing. And in 2017 their experts designed and printed the world’s first gas turbine blades.