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GE Global Research Europe
GE technology hub in Europe
GE Global Research – Europe is GE’s Euro-
pean technology hub specializing in power
generation and propulsion systems, tech-
nologies for the oil & gas industry, systems
for sensing and inspection, and advanced
medical diagnostics.
With the new competence centers for
high-power electronics and gas-engine
technologies, GE continues to expand its
R&D presence in Europe and underscores
its commitment to technology leadership
and innovation. The center is furnished
with state-of- the-art experimental facili-
ties and a high-performance computing
infrastructure for numerical analysis and
simulation.
Current research activities
Energy systems: Wind turbines and solar
photovoltaics; thermal power plants and
carbon-capture technologies; electrical
machines and components; grid integra-
tion; system analysis and optimization;
power conversion, transmission and dis-
tribution; heat-recovery solutions.
Oil & Gas: Centrifugal compressor tech-
nology, including turbo machinery aero-
dynamics and thermodynamics; electrical
drives and controls.
Electrical Systems and Electronics: embed-
ded systems and ASIC design; mechatron-
ics and robotics; drive trains for renewable
and hybrid applications; controls strate-
gies; system integration and modeling.
Reciprocating Engines: Gas- and Diesel-
engine technologies covering ignition,
combustion, materials & thermal analysis,
tribology, turbocharging & gas-exchange,
and fuel & exhaust treatment processes.
Healthcare technologies: Diagnostic im-
aging involving high-field magnetic reso-
nance methods (MRI); metabolic imaging
biomarkers; critical-care systems.
Manufacturing technologies: Automated
manufacturing of large-scale compo-
nents for application in the aviation,
oil & gas, as well as power-generation
industries.
European network
GE Global Research – Europe advances
GE’s position as a leader in technology
by leveraging European-based knowl-
edge and resources. It maintains a
strong and growing network of external
partners, companies and academia,
allowing GE to keep abreast of technol-
ogies and applications in which Europe
is a global leader.
It also keeps close ties to European GE
business units, primarily in the areas of
energy, oil & gas, healthcare, and avia-
tion. With its deep and broad expertise in
research and technology, the center has
become a critical resource for mid- and
long-term product innovation pipelines at
GE businesses.
