Mini Desalination Steam Turbine

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Happy 3D Printing Day! Steam turbines have already revolutionized the way electricity is delivered, spreading it to nearly every home and business. Now, a team of scientists at GE Global Research is pushing the boundaries by miniaturizing the machine to fit snugly inside the palm of your hand. If successful, these compact steam turbines could slash the cost of water desalination by as much as 20 percent - a giant leap towards making clean drinking water more accessible worldwide. Get creative and build your own mini steam turbine right at home. The model turbine, designed by Patrick Saville, consists of 12 individual components and can be printed in full within about 12 hours. Download the files now and showcase your masterpiece. Read more on GE Reports: http://www.gereports.com/honey-i-shrunk-the-steam-turbine-and-it-makes-clean-water/