Mini Desalination Steam Turbine

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Happy 3D Printing Day! Electricity-generating steam turbines have already transformed the world by powering homes and businesses with unprecedented efficiency. Scientists at GE Global Research are pushing the boundaries further by developing palm-sized versions of these revolutionary machines. If successful, their miniaturized designs could reduce water desalination costs by a significant 20 percent – a groundbreaking step toward increasing global access to clean drinking water. Unleash your creativity and build your own compact steam turbine right in the comfort of your home. The meticulously designed model includes an impressive 12 distinct components and takes approximately 12 hours to print fully. You can download the necessary files now and proudly share your remarkable creation. For more exciting updates, visit GE Reports at http://www.gereports.com/honey-i-shrunk-the-steam-turbine-and-it-makes-clean-water/. Printing Details: We highly recommend printing your mini turbine with these specific settings: 20% fill density, 2 perimeter layers, and a precision layer height of .12mm.