DEWA and GE Conduct Workshop on 3D Printing to Drive Digital Transformation of the Utilities Sector
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and GE (NYSE: GE) conducted a joint workshop on 3D printing and additive manufacturing as part of DEWA's vision to be a sustainable innovative world-class utility and strengthen the effectiveness of electrical power generation, circulation and transmission. The workshop complied with the finalizing of a Memorandum of Comprehending (MoU) signed between both entities previously this year to team up on 3D printing, additive production and digital technologies.
The workshop concentrated on 3D printing applications for the energy sector with professionals from both entities sharing their experiences and knowing. This was followed by breakout sessions where senior authorities of both entities talked about how additive innovation applications could enable DEWA to maximize its supply chain, along with reduce operations & upkeep hold-ups, unexpected blackouts, and the expense of spares.
The brainstorming session also recognized the possibilities and obstacles in 3D printing for the energies market, with the end results of the workshop to be leveraged for the functional application of digital solutions. While DEWA highlighted the application of 3D printing with relation to the entity, GE offered its global success stories and its applications in the region.
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, said: "At DEWA, we are devoted to attaining our objective of being a sustainable innovative first-rate utility in accordance with the vision of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. By leveraging 3D printing and additive production, we are setting an initial for the utilities field in the region, and the successful prototypes we produce, in partnership with GE Additive, will function as a benchmark for the industry around the world."
Dr. Dalya Al Muthanna, MD & CEO of GE Gulf, included: "The initial workshop, following our MoU with DEWA, has actually been a fantastic learning experience for both entities, as we discussed the practical implementation of additive production and 3D printing for the energies field. Additive manufacturing is an amazing opportunity to drive functional performance and performance, and our partnership with DEWA will certainly aid co-create 3D printing technologies pertinent to the region, and support Dubai's vision to be a hub for 3D printing."
GE Additive's MoU with DEWA notes a first-of-its-kind partnership by the company in the region with an utility supplier. As per the MoU, DEWA's R&D Center and Innovation and The Future Department will work very closely with GE on embracing and motivating turbulent innovation, and speeding up encouraging startups in new locations forming the future of industry.
Additive manufacturing is a key part of GE's advancement as a digital industrial company. The company also spends around US$ 500 million each year in advanced production and products scientific research at the its Global Proving ground, which has developed additive applications throughout 6 GE organisations, developed brand-new solutions applications throughout the company, and made 346 patents in materials science.
