3d-printed Miniature Jet Engine Runs At 33,000 Rpm

[archer5013]

Hey EliOwners, print this ...
(Subtitle: "Hey Hector, how about some shop time for you with THIS 3-D printer?")

GE 3D-Printed a Miniature Jet Engine That Runs at 33,000 RPM
Andrew Liszewski May 12 2015

http://gizmodo.com/ge-3d-printed-a-tiny-jet-engine-that-runs-at-33-000-rpm-1703922055

 

[NSTG8R]

Hey EliOwners, print this ...
(Subtitle: "Hey Hector, how about some shop time for you with THIS 3-D printer?")

GE 3D-Printed a Miniature Jet Engine That Runs at 33,000 RPM
Andrew Liszewski May 12 2015

http://gizmodo.com/ge-3d-printed-a-tiny-jet-engine-that-runs-at-33-000-rpm-1703922055

Cool video! With any luck, I'll be doing that in 6 months (fingers crossed).

 

[BigWarpGuy]

It would be neat to see it used on small one or two person planes.
Youtube.

 

[NSTG8R]

It would be neat to see it used on small one or two person planes.
Youtube.

As cool as this new mfg. process is, I still would like my jet engine parts machined if my butt is on the aircraft. My opinion may change in the future, but for now...