Imagination at work

GE Aviation – The Model Based Enterprise: Why Pursue a Model Based Enterprise Initiative

Shane Lynch– Engineering Master Black BeltSME Conference, September 2017

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Why Digital?

“Industrial companies are in the information business whether they

want to be or not. This is going to happen in the industrial space. ”

Jeff Immelt

What is the total revenue growth of Apple, Google, & Amazon from 2000 to 2016? (Answer: >5000% 8.5B to 441B)

What is the total revenue growth of GE, Siemens, CAT, & Ford from 2000 to 2016? (Answer: -4% 375B to 360B)

How are Google, Amazon, and Apple so successful? (Answer: They leveraged the internet and used intense data analytics to profile their customers. They moved past being reactive and even predictive to being suggestive.)

How do we grow a large industrial company like GE with the speed & intelligence of an internet company without compromising quality, safety, and reliability? (Answer: MBE, DATA, ANALYTICS, GE STORE)

based on public annual report data

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What is Digital Manufacturing?

Data & Analytics + Advanced MFG + LEAN processes

Digital MaturityDigital analytics and insights that improve productivity and

connectivity. Powered by Predix and Brilliant

Manufacturing Solutions.

Digital Thread:•Real time Visual Mgt•Integration

Digital Twin:•Quality•Machine Performance

Advanced MFGCutting edge technology and new manufacturing processes to lower cost

and accelerate the innovation, speed and

performance of industrial products

LEAN ManufacturingA systematic method to maximize

customer value through the elimination of waste within a

manufacturing system

LEAN principals•Elimination of waste•Continuous improvement•Level loaded production•Quality•Standardization•Lean Production system

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Technologies & Processes•Robotics•Advanced fabrication•Automation•High Precision Tech

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Transforming to a Model Based Enterprise

MBE = MBD + MBM + MBA

MBE Journey

GEnx & LEAPSpool

GE9X HPT Module

GE9X, ATPNPI

Commercial + Military + Legacy

MBD is the RULE, not the ExceptionLEAP is a trademark of CFM International, a 50/50 joint company of Safran Aircraft Engines and GE.

Part Attributes Notes Approval

sStatus Function Name Date

Approved DRAWN J. Doe 2016-03-21

Approved CHECKED M. Jordan 2016-03-23

Approved ENGRG C/C CTQ L. Bird 2016-03-16

Approved MANUFACTURING E. Johnson 2016-03-22

Approved MATERIALS C. Barkley 2016-03-22

Approved ED CHK D. Davis -----

1 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS SHALL CONFORM TO SPECIFICATIONS.

2THIS DRAWING SHEET AND THE MASTER MODEL SPECIFIED IN THE CAD MODEL BLOCK ON SHEET 1 FULLY DEFINES THE END PRODUCT.

3MARK PER METHOD 35D OR 37 PART IDENTIFICATION AND MANUFACTURING IDENTIFICATION

No. Note

Army Flight Safety No

Customer Interface Required FALSE

Drawing Type Detail

Drawing Under DCID Control Yes

Drawing Source NX10/MBD

Characteristics

CN Class Remark TypeNomValue

UpperAllow

LowerAllow

S1 MINOR P1TF85 CL-B (INTERPRETATION OF CAD MASTER MODELS)

Text Spec 0 0 0

S2 MINOR P1TF101 CL-A (MACHINED FEATURES)

Text Spec 0 0 0

S3 MINOR P1TF108 CL-A (INTERPRETATION OF DRAWING)

Text Spec 0 0 0

2702M60P01 PIN, SEAL BOXLatest Drawing: 2702M60P01/B

CAD Model: 2702M60P01/9

Engine: GE9X

Classification: 9E991 ~GEAE Controlled TechnologyExport Status: NLR

Digital Thread Engineer – Part Info Example

3D Model + Part Data from Teamcenter & Digital Thread Displayed in DTE

Characteristic = Digital Thread from Engineering to the Supply Chain

Digital Thread Enabling Quality Through the Supply Chain

Key Digital Thread Processes

Next Steps

Digital Thread

Other Adjacent Processes:QAM - Audit ManagementQEM - Quality Event ManagementeFI - Farmout InstructionsSPR - Source Problem ReportsGST - Gauge Selector ToolUVA - Unusual Visual Appearance

AcronymsFAI – First Article InspectionSPS – Significant Process SubstantiationNMS – Nonconformance Management SystemMRB – Material Review BoardKC – Key CharacteristicCID – Change In DesignQIP – Quality Improvement Plan

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Issue Digital Engine

For LOTAR

58% reduction in

number of sheets.

MBA for NPI

Auto Characteristics Ballooning for FAI

Human Factors Tools

Delivering MBE for GE9X, ATP, & Human Factors Tools

58% reduction in assembly drawing sheets

Productivity savings on GE9X and beyond

Can use JT models as MBA definition

Eliminates manual ballooning at shop floor or supplier and integrates with FAI

Consistent tool feeding digital thread—Single Source of Truth

Enables human simulation of tasks: improved designs for maintainability and safety of mechanics

Base cost productivity and cost avoidance

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Model Based MFG: MFG Process Excellence

Manufacturing Digital Twin

• Toolpath Simulation = Error reduction, faster program

prove-out

• In-process probing/ data collection & analysis = Improved

quality, “Lights out MFG” enabler

Change in a day (Associative CAM) Engineering model

MFG models

CAM Model

• From weeks to days to incorporate ENG

design changes

• Enabled process cloning for reduced NRE

and improved quality

• Rotating Parts Value Stream

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The Future of Digital Manufacturing/MBE• Adapt the manufacturing landscape with data to

accommodate the new generation of manufacturing engineers and operators

• Leverage CAD/CAM ecosystem, data & Associativity to achieve “Engine in a day”

• Full autonomous machining with offline advanced simulation and optimization

• Improve engine performance with advanced materials and processes (CMC’s, Additive)

• Explore automation opportunities with collaborative robotics

• Turn every shop into a “Brilliant Factory”

LEAN

Additive

Digital

Advanced MFG

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Challenges to the Future

• Training/CAP• Engineering, Supply Chain, Suppliers

• Supply chain ramp up (P&E)

• Shop capabilities

• Supplier capabilities and learning curve

LEAN

Additive

Digital

Advanced MFG

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Key Takeaways

• MBE must be the RULE, not the exception for the enterprise

• When transitioning, it must be strategic between NPI and Legacy

• The key to success of any MBE is a strong partnership between Engineering and the Supply Chain

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GE’s Digital Transformation

Aviation in the Digital Agehttps://youtu.be/u6rx9b_EBKw

GE Brilliant Factorieshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Za5uU279Fg

Why GE Aviation is Poised to Lead the New Digital Industrial Erahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8PZUUScXwQ