Layering a LegacyCreating Composites for the FutureCody HardinGE Aviation – Batesville, MS

Export Classification: NLR – EAR99

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Fan Blade Platforms – GE90, GEnx

Acoustic Liners – GE90, GEnx, CF-34

Outlet Guide Vanes – CF6-80

Transcowl – CF-34

Fan Containment Case – GEnx

Fan Containment Case Assy – GE90, GEnx

Stator Assembly – GE90, GEnx, GP7200, CF6-80

Current Composite Products Manufactured in Batesville

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Composite Fan Blade Platform

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Acoustic Liners, Trenchfiller Panels, Abradable Panels

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GEnx Composite Fan Containment Case

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Growth OpportunitiesGE Aviation noted a challenge in 2012 with NPI Execution• Increase training of core manufacturing and

composite processing skills in existing workforce.

• Increase communication/employee relations skills in technical staff.

• Increase community presence to train next-generation technicians and engineers.

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GE Aviation – An Academic Partner

Increase workforce development by partnering with Mississippi Community College programs.•Vacuum Bagging•Ply Cutting•Material Handling•Mold Preparation•Composite layup•Autoclave operators/technicians•Ultrasonic inspection/Digital Metrology

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GE Aviation – An Academic Partner

Work with Colleges of Engineering to improve graduating engineers’ soft skills•Technical Communication•Employee Relations•Teaming•Critical Thinking

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GE Aviation – An Academic PartnerPartner with CoE to increase practical composites processing knowledge to graduating engineers•Increase sponsorship/mentoring of competitive design teams (i.e. MSU Space Cowboys Rocket Team)•Help integrate practical knowledge into laboratory based courses.•Introduce composites-specific case studies to Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma curriculum.

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Summary

• Next generation of gas turbines has heavy emphasis on composite technology.

• Workforce has to be able to execute on NPI faster.

• Increase partnership opportunities to develop talent pipelines for both technicians and engineers.