GE Aerospace, in collaboration with Bruker, a leader in analytical tools for materials characterization, announced the opening of its new Service Technology Acceleration Center (STAC) scheduled for September of this year. This center will pioneer the implementation of an innovative inspection process for metal parts inspired by techniques used to identify counterfeit works of art.
About the new parts inspection method
The new inspection method, which employs non-destructive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF), enables the detection of microstructural variations in metal parts. This technology, which is crucial in the art world for verifying authenticity, will now facilitate the identification of anomalies in aircraft components, thus improving the quality and accuracy of inspections. quality and accuracy of inspections..
[post_relacionado]In addition to raising the standard of inspectionsIn addition to raising the standard of inspections, this process significantly reduces costs by extending the life of parts that are still fit for in-flight use, rather than replacing them completely. This approach, in addition to optimizing costs for airlines, also mitigates supply chain constraints. supply chain constraints by reducing the demand for new parts, speeding up the turnaround time for engine overhauls.
Statements by project leaders
Nicole Jenkins, chief engineer of maintenance, repair and operations at GE Aerospace, expressed her enthusiasm for the opening of STAC and the implementation of the first inspection process. Thomas Schuelein, president of Bruker’s Nano Analytics division, highlighted the expansion of its XRF technology. XRF technology technology to the aerospace industry, underlining Bruker’s commitment to innovation and its contribution to new standards in non-destructive chemical analysis.
The adaptation of techniques from the art world for the analysis of jet engine parts underscores an interesting chemical connection between the two fields. In both cases, chemical composition plays a crucial role, whether to determine the authenticity of a work of art or to inspect the integrity of safety-critical components.
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Source: GE Aerospace
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