GE provides aerospace technology to capture data in toughest industrial applications

GE has reported a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between its Aviation and Automation and Control business units, to develop an integrated control hub to unlock the potential of the Industrial Internet in tough environments. A derivative of the technology used in the Boeing 787 and Lockheed Martin F-35, aerospace controllers offer very high reliability despite operating in the most challenging conditions. “This project takes our aerospace technology and maximizes its value by using it across other GE business units,” said Alan Caslavka, president of Avionics for GE Aviation. “Our technology will enable other parts of GE to minimize maintenance, reduce wiring and ultimately deliver greater volumes of data to feed into Predix and develop the Digital Twin. As part of the GE Store, this clearly demonstrates the synergy within GE in offering value across the business units.” GE Aviation will now use this capability to deliver value to customers in other business units, such as Oil & Gas or Transportation, that have a need for Edge control in close proximity to the sensors and hardware.