Avio Aero
GE Aerospace business and aircraft-engine manufacturer running one of the world's flagship industrial metal additive-manufacturing factories in Italy.
Avio Aero is a GE Aerospace business specialized in the design, manufacturing and maintenance of components and systems for civil and military aviation propulsion, with core expertise in gearboxes, transmissions and low-pressure turbines for aircraft engines. Headquartered in Rivalta di Torino, Italy, it became a GE Aviation (now GE Aerospace) business in 2013 following GE's acquisition of the aeronautical division of the former Avio S.p.A. The company is recognized as one of GE Aerospace's flagship centers for industrial-scale metal additive manufacturing. Its facility in Cameri, near Turin, is one of the largest metal additive manufacturing production plants, producing aerospace engine components using Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-EB / EBM) at industrial scale; additive manufacturing has allowed the company to consolidate roughly 800 parts into about a dozen components on certain engine programs.
Avio Aero applies advanced manufacturing automation across its plants: at Rivalta it operates an automated production line of DMU 80 FD duoBlock machining centers for turbine disks that more than doubled capacity, and uses additive manufacturing management software for process control, automation, standardization, repeatability and integration with its SAP ERP system. The company is also adopting a collaborative approach to automation and artificial intelligence, with AI increasingly used in inspection. Avio Aero participates in major engine programs and technology research with numerous universities and research centers, focusing on more efficient, lower-emission propulsion. Its relevance to this directory stems from its industrial-scale additive manufacturing and manufacturing-automation operations rather than robotics products per se.
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In a first, hydrogen engine restart for high-altitude conditions tested by GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace and its subsidiary Avio Aero have announced the successful completion of their first engine restart test, marking a significant milestone in their ongoing development efforts. This test took place recently at their facility in Italy, demonstrating the companies' commitment to advancing aerospace technology. The restart test is crucial as it aims to enhance engine performance and reliability, which are essential for meeting the growing demands of the aviation industry. By employing innovative techniques and rigorous testing protocols, GE Aerospace and Avio Aero are positioning themselves to lead in the competitive aerospace market. This achievement not only showcases their engineering capabilities but also underscores their dedication to ensuring safer and more efficient flight operations in the future.
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