Pushing the Boundaries of Technology
Developed and equipped for extensive research in areas such as metallurgy, stress, failure analysis, testing and production methods, the Global Technology Center (GTC) also includes a full complement of production equipment to create functional prototypes that are repeatable in manufacturing.
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From the initial computer design, the GTC can produce a fully functional prototype using production intent materials on the identical equipment that is used in our manufacturing plants. We test these prototypes to assure performance to specifications. We then analyze potential failure modes and, if necessary, make design corrections. And because all of these operations are performed in-house, prototype development time is significantly compressed.
