Edison General Electric Company (GE) is a global diversified scientific and technological enterprise headquartered in the United States, founded in 1892, and is one of the oldest industrial companies in the world. With more than 300,000 employees, GE has a global business, involving aviation, energy, medical care, digital, manufacturing and other fields, and is one of the world's leading industrial innovation and technology giants.
The History and Development of General Electric
GE's history can be traced back to the end of19th century, when the United States was undergoing electrification transformation, and EdisonElectric founded by ThomasEdison became one of the largest power companies at that time. 1892, Edison electric power company merged with Thomson-Houston electric power company to form the present General Electric Company.
During the development of GE, the company constantly introduced innovative products and technologies, covering a wide range of fields. In the aviation field, GE is one of the largest aircraft engine manufacturers in the world, and its new generation engine has higher fuel efficiency and lower emissions. In the field of energy, GE is the world's leading manufacturer of power and water treatment equipment, and its digital solutions can help customers improve energy efficiency and reduce costs. In the medical field, GE's medical equipment and digital solutions can help doctors improve the diagnosis and treatment effect and improve the health level of patients.
Innovation and Technology of General Electric
As the world's leading industrial innovation and technology giant, GE has been committed to promoting scientific and technological development and innovation practice. GE has one of the largest industrial R&D teams in the world, and invests more than 500 million dollars in R&D and innovation every year. GE has also established cooperative relations with universities and research institutions around the world to promote scientific and technological progress.
GE's innovation and technology are mainly reflected in the following aspects:
digital technology
General Electric has a wide range of applications and innovations in the field of digital technology. GE developed the Predix platform, which is a platform based on cloud computing and data analysis, and can help customers realize digital transformation and operation optimization of equipment. In addition, GE has developed a series of digital solutions, including smart grid, intelligent manufacturing and digital medical care.
Advanced Manufacturing Technology
GE also has a wide range of applications and innovations in advanced manufacturing technology. GE uses 3D printing technology to produce parts, which can greatly reduce production costs and improve production efficiency. In addition, GE has developed a series of intelligent manufacturing technologies, including industrial Internet of Things, robotics, automated production and so on.
Sustainable development technology
GE also has a wide range of applications and innovations in sustainable development technology. GE has developed a series of clean energy technologies, including wind energy, solar energy and hydropower. In addition, GE has developed a series of environmental protection technologies, including wastewater treatment and waste gas treatment.
General Electric's Future Outlook
As the world's leading industrial innovation and technology giant, GE has a very broad future. GE will continue to promote digital transformation and intelligent manufacturing to help customers improve production efficiency and reduce costs. GE will continue to promote the application of sustainable development and environmental protection technology to achieve cleaner and sustainable development. In addition, GE will continue to invest in R&D and innovation, and introduce more innovative products and technologies to help the development and progress of global science and technology.