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Feature19 March 2018,
updated13 December 2018Siemens AG / Gas and PowerMunich

Additive manufacturing has the potential to become a new key technology. For example it opens up new attractive prospects in the manufacture of gas turbines. This is why Siemens has been investing in this innovative technology right from its inception, and is now driving the industrialization and commercialization of these processes. Additive Manufacturing is a process that builds parts layer-by-layer from sliced CAD models to form solid objects. This enables highly precise solutions to be formed from powdered high-performance materials. Siemens is a pioneer in Additive Manufacturing and already uses the technology for rapid prototyping. Furthermore the company is now developing solutions ready for series-production for manufacturing gas turbine burner nozzles and repairing burner heads. Just recently Siemens achieved yet another breakthrough: the first gas turbine blades ever to be produced using Additive Manufacturing have successfully finished performance testing under full-load conditions.
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Siemens Additive Manufacturing - Industrialization is happening
Siemens is well-positioned to be the leader of the industrialization of Additive Manufacturing because it is one of the only companies that combines all necessary competencies: Siemens experts are successfully applying their skills to the materials and processes used to create the company's high-tech products, and it provides software and automation solutions to seamlessly integrate and industrialize Additive Manufacturing to other industries. Individualized mass production, functional design, high energy and resource efficiency as well as shorter innovation cycles - the advantages of Additive Manufacturing are being leveraged more and more in the industrial environment.
Just one of many examples: High-efficient gas turbine blades must withstand extreme conditions. Inside a turbine, high pressures, tremendous centrifugal forces, and high temperatures prevail. The blades must also withstand tremendous heat when the turbine is in full operation. Additive Manufacturing revolutionized the way developing this component and prototyping but also offers potentials for refurbishment and spare parts on demand. As a supplier, Siemens provides market-leading solutions to fully digitalize Additive Manufacturing, from design and engineering software through cutting-edge simulation tools to full machine and shop-floor automation. As being one of the leading companies in Additive Manufacturing Siemens offers a comprehensive portfolio for creating a seamless digital chain, from the initial design through material expertise and 3D-printing to post-processing any part. Siemens is using Additive Manufacturing technologies but also provides its full competency as a partner to its customers from power, aerospace and automotive industries.
Just one of many examples: High-efficient gas turbine blades must withstand extreme conditions. Inside a turbine, high pressures, tremendous centrifugal forces, and high temperatures prevail. The blades must also withstand tremendous heat when the turbine is in full operation. Additive Manufacturing revolutionized the way developing this component and prototyping but also offers potentials for refurbishment and spare parts on demand. As a supplier, Siemens provides market-leading solutions to fully digitalize Additive Manufacturing, from design and engineering software through cutting-edge simulation tools to full machine and shop-floor automation. As being one of the leading companies in Additive Manufacturing Siemens offers a comprehensive portfolio for creating a seamless digital chain, from the initial design through material expertise and 3D-printing to post-processing any part. Siemens is using Additive Manufacturing technologies but also provides its full competency as a partner to its customers from power, aerospace and automotive industries.
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- Feature: The Future is 3D – Additive Manufacturing at Siemens
- Website: Materials Solutions – a Siemens business
- Feature: Siemens achieves breakthrough with 3D-printed combustion component for SGT-A05
- Feature: Siemens sets innovation milestone with first 3D-printed parts for industrial steam turbine
- Website: Additive Manufacturing