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For our scientists, inspiration can come from a rock or a sunset or a supercomputer. But mostly it comes from our dream of what the future can be. A world thats cleaner, greener, more efficient, more intelligent and more connected, where people have greater access to essentials like energy, water and healthcare. A better world.

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We Look at What the World Needs

The future is alive with possibilities. And were working to turn that promise into solutions that make the world better. By developing new technologies, advanced manufacturing capabilities, intelligent softwareand so much more that affects our lives and workwere bringing to life the technological foundation of the future.

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A Belief in a Better Way

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Advanced Materials
It takes significant scientific and engineering skills to develop and adapt the advanced materials that both strengthen components and systems and reduce their overall weight, or that provide superior heat and fatigue resistance. You see these advanced materials such as composites, superalloys and ceramicsused in high-performance applications like locomotives and power generators. Our materials researchers and engineers are finding solutions when weight is critical in components like carbon-fiber aircraft fan blades and containment caseswhen wind turbine blades must capture as much energy as possiblewhen components of medical diagnostic systems require a combination of special electrical and magnetic characteristics and strengthand when oil and gas drilling equipment must withstand the unforgiving environment miles below the ocean surface.

GE is working to develop high-performance nano-composite permanent magnets that use dramatically smaller amounts of the expensive rare earth elements that are critical to the performance of wind turbine generators.

GE is working on integrated circuits that can withstand temperatures as high as 300C. ICs performing at such high temperatures will improve measurement accuracy and signal conditions for sensors and instruments.

GEs ceramic matrix composites have the temperature-resistant capability of ceramics and the durability of metallic alloys, while providing more efficiency than the alternatives.

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A Relentless Drive to Invent

Sustainable Power
GE researchers are developing a broad array of technologies to deliver cleaner, more sustainable ways to power the planet. This includes developing new systems to capture more wind more efficiently, generate power from sunlight more cost-effectively and leverage abundant sources of energy from natural gas. Were developing new technologies that help integrate plug-in hybrid electric vehicles into the electric grid through smart charging stationspart of a larger effort to make the grid smart enough to handle a more diverse and widely distributed infrastructure. Were even bringing renewable energy onto the grid, while maintaining or improving the reliability and quality of power. And with more than 50 years of experience in combustion technology for gas turbines and aircraft engines, weve been able to develop, model and rapidly test new, more efficient combustion concepts and designs for such industries as aviation and oil and gas.

Were working on cutting the cost of installing a solar-panel system in a typical home by more than half by developing technologies that simplify and standardize the installation process.

Interdisciplinary GE teams helped launch high-performance energy storage devices that can function in harsh environments, for use in backup power and, eventually, hybrid buses and trucks.

GE Global Research is identifying ways to use water more efficiently. By recovering wastewater and increasing the number of waterreuse cycles, GE is finding solutions for water-scarce areas around the world.

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Building Things That Matter

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Intelligent Software
Our brightest minds are developing software and analytics that will connect more people and businesses to the nearly 50 billion GE machines and devices that build, move, power and cure our world. We call it the Industrial Internet. For example, by making performance information available onlinefrom jet engines to manufacturing equipmentGE software solutions will allow technicians to know about potential problems immediately, which will reduce shutdowns. Advanced decision-making tools are also being developed for a range of industries. For example, molecular prognostic tests in development will transform healthcare from being a process of seeing and treating disease to one that anticipates disease. Were also developing vehicle management systems that safely and efficiently schedule needed avionics and engine-part replacements. And were using custom algorithms to help determine the best locations for wind turbines...and leveraging cloud-based computing to extend the reach of any complex system.

Images from supercomputers are helping GE understand material properties based on their molecular structures, such as assessing the performance of superalloys in high-pressure turbine blades.

GE is working to uncover cancer disease processes and develop predictive/prognostic tests using imaging that quantifies proteins in a tissue samplewhich may lead to more tailored treatments options.

Similar to air traffic control, GEs RailEdge Movement Planner enables railroads to analyze rail routes and traffic so that trains can run at optimal speeds, which boosts productivity, reduces costs and lowers carbon emissions.

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A World That Works Better

We know GE Works because, since our founding, weve imagined and built an astonishing array of innovations once considered futuristic. And because the people of GE Global Research have a relentless passion for finding solutions that will improve our lives and make the world a better place. Just as we have for more than 110 years.

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Making manufacturing processes faster, more efficient and less wasteful. Developing engines with outstanding fuel efficiency and minimal emissions. Creating intelligent systems that can help us make better decisions. Helping physicians treat individuals, not just diseases. Imagining is the first step, but its doing that makes the difference.

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Software Sciences & Analytics

Bringing together knowledge of data, analytics and computing to develop advanced decision-making tools to analyze, interpret and utilize data; creating software systems, solutions and architectures that will change the way our customers create, deliver and manage their businesses.

Knowledge Transfer
At GE, innovation occurs at the intersection of disciplines. By working on projects across disciplines, we generate and share ideas and perspectives, so whats developed in one area is often applied to several businesses and technologies, driving new and better products into the market.

Fostering a critical mass of talented people who are free to think means: D Leveraging our expertise in electrification to drive technology advancements in aviation, transportation and energy D Applying our knowledge of complex systems and materials to develop clean-water technologies D Transferring our experience in healthcare diagnostics and thin films to drive breakthroughs in solar technology D Leveraging our capabilities in nanotechnology to impact everything from gas and steam turbines to aircraft engines and MRIs

Diagnostics & Biomedical Technologies

Developing breakthrough technologiesfrom advances in diagnostic and patient monitoring to new toxicological screenings to tissue-based biomarkersthat will improve the quality of patient care and increase the efficiency of the healthcare system.

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Aero-Thermal & Mechanical Systems

Working to solve the toughest energy problems through the development of highly efficient aircraft engines, gas and steam turbines and locomotives, as well as affordable renewable power, like wind, solar thermal and biofuels.

Electrical Technologies & Systems

Tapping deep expertise in the electrical realm, ranging from nanofabrication, semiconductors, micro-electromechanical and microfluidic systems, sensors, and electronic devices to electronics packaging, signal electronics, controls and automation systems, communications, electronic power conversion, rotating electrical machines and electrical power systems.

Manufacturing & Materials Technologies

Developing high-performance components and systems to deliver new-product breakthroughs and applications for GE businesses and customers, including carbon-fiber composite blades and casings for jet engines, and advanced bearings, gears and other components for wind turbines, locomotives and compressors.

Chemistry & Chemical Engineering

Using chemistry, chemical engineering and materials science to enable product solutions, such as new materials for GE products, manufacturing processes that optimize product solutions, and advanced systems solutions.

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Imagine What Well Do Tomorrow

1879 Carbon Filament Incandescent Lamp

Edison invents the first.

1895 Worlds Largest Electric Locomotive

GE puts electricity to work.

1910 The First Hotpoint Range

Improving life in the kitchen.

1920 Portable X-Ray Machine

GE develops one suitable for dental and portable use.

1921 The Magnetron

A key element for World War II radar systems.

1941 Entering the Jet Age

GE builds the first U.S. jet engine.

1969 A Step on the Moon

Supplying technologies for the first manned landing.

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Innovation happens when vision and technology come together. As the innovation engine of GE, the scientists and engineers of GE Global Research continue to bring together vision and technology, making fundamental scientific discoveries and launching technological revolutions that are reshaping the way people live, work and play.

1986 Lighting the Statue of Liberty

Providing products and funding to relight this national treasure.

1998 Lightspeed CT Scanner

The first to capture multiple images simultaneously.

2002 Wind Power

GE enters the wind-power business.

2003 Evolution Locomotive

GE introduces new fuel-efficient locomotives.

2009 Vscan
Handheld ultrasound technology extends the reach of healthcare.

2010 WattStation
Charging electric vehicles at home or on the road.

2012 Durathon Battery

Next-generation battery developed at Global Research.

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We arent afraid of the future. Were building it. The future is alive with possibilities. And were already working to turn that promise into solutions that make the world better. By developing new solutions in energy, healthcare and transportation, were bringing to life the technological foundation of the future.

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GE Global Research Footprint

A thriving global technology enterprise is fundamental to GEs future. Thats where GE Global Research comes inone of the worlds largest and most diversified industrial research labs.
Its important for us to be close to our customers, and close to the best talent. Our global network of Global Research facilities is strengthening our innovation capabilities while also addressing the unique needs of regions around the world. In Brazil, we are opening a new facility to accelerate partnerships with leading Brazilian companies across multiple industries. In China and India, we are developing technologies to address specific needs in those countries, such as access to clean water and rural healthcare. In Germany, we are doubling the size of our center and building a customer-innovation center. And our new Global Software Center in San Ramon, Calif., gives us access to the right talent as we begin to digitize the industrial space. Todays innovation model is more collaborative than ever, with each of our sites partnering with governments, schools, companies and organizations such as the U.S. Department of Defense, NASA and the National Institutes of Health to develop exciting technology advancements and new ways to innovate. Around the world, we are taking on the toughest scientific and technological challenges at a time of unprecedented discovery and advancementand we couldnt be more inspired.

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