Voxeljet has been selected by GE Research as its partner for the U.S. Department of Energy’s $14.9 million award in federal funding. This funding is aimed at the development and commercialization of a large sand binder jet 3D printer called Advanced Casting Cell.
Collaboration with Other Partners
In addition to voxeljet, GE Research has partnered with several other organizations for the ACC project. These include GE Hydro, GE Onshore Wind, GE Offshore Wind, Clemson University, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and Hodge Foundry.
Objectives of the Project
The primary objective of the Advanced Casting Cell project is to create sand molds for the production of metallic near-net shape parts. This will be achieved through the utilization of a digital foundry for mold design creation. Additionally, a comprehensive techno-economic analysis will be conducted to address cost and supply chain challenges.
Focus on GE Haliade-X Offshore Turbine
The project’s main focus is to develop 3D-printed large-scale sand molds specifically for casting components used in the nacelle of the GE Haliade-X Offshore Turbine.
