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Winter 2009 Seminar Series
Monday, Januray 26, at 4:00 p.m.
Room 264 MacQuigg Labs
Michael Weimer
Consulting Engineer,
Materials Systems, GE Aviation
Materials Technology for the GEnx - GE's Most Eco-Friendly Aircraft Engine
Abstract
The GEnx is GE's latest and most fuel efficient commercial engine. Designed specifically for the Boeing 787 and 747-8, the GEnx incorporates both revolutionary and evolutionary advancements in materials applications. This talk will describe these advancements, where and howĘthey are used in the GEnx.
Bio
BS, Materials Science, Cornell University, 1977
MBA, Lehigh University, 1981
Mike began his career as a melting and forging metallurgist at Bethlehem Steel, transferring to GE's small engine division in Lynn, Mass. in 1982. In 1990, Mike was selected to lead the Materials Engineering group for the GE 90 Engine Program, bringing him and his family to Cincinnati. Prior to his current assignment, Mike has also held materials engineering leader positions in Structural Materials Alloy and Process Development, Repair Technology, and Materials Applications Engineering. Mike is the chairman of GE's Materials and Process Engineering Design Board and holds 27 US Patents.
Please join our speaker for light refreshments in 479 Watts Hall following the talk.
